Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold is a 2015 addition to the Highland distillery's range inspired by the chilly climate up in the remote part of Scotland where their single malt Scotch whisky is distilled - as the label remarks, it was "Crafted by the Cold". It's made only with spirit that has been distilled between October and March, and interestingly enough, they suggest that you try serving this expression frozen!
Oak spice, pear skins, golden syrup and gristy malt. A touch of peach polish and chewy, sticky toffee. From the freezer it's fruitier, more green apple, apple sauce, toffee apple, sultana, even redcurrant.
Very honeyed with warming peppery spices, Big Red cinnamon. From the freezer the honey is kept in check much more, as are the spices. Plenty of apple flesh and orange peel.
Allspice, nutmeg and smoky malt. From the freezer the finish is more about the spicy cinnamon and peppercorn heat that's found on the palate at room temperature.
An assertive, spicy, honeyed Dalwhinnie with enough sweetness and character to be served straight from the freezer (as intended).
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Forget the whole freezer thing, this expression is very doable at good old room temperature, just as most single malt scotch whiskies. At 43% ABV and a good burn on the tongue, this is not a whisky for the faint hearted. Not much is given away on the bottle or the cartoon but I would guess that this whisky is matured in American Oak and not operated, even though you get some smoke coming through. Probably a good whisky for those cold winter nights, but I think it is a whisky for anytime of the year. Definitely for those whisky drinkers that like a bit more 'bite'.
Yes nice wisky
I was given more than a taste at a recent burns night do. Best whiskey I have ever tasted true nectar
Excellent taste
Dalwhinnie is a heartwarming end to a cold winters day working outside
