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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Absolutely loved it particularly the hint of spices, plenty of flavour and a robust taste.
I bought this as a new and interesting whiskey for my husbands birthday. Following advice I hid it in the freezer and then set up a 'treasure hunt' for it. Me and the children thought this was an act of genius! When he found it, it was solid frozen and the whiskey had leaked out, leaving him and the children smelling like alcoholics. Could be that I put it in the chest freezer but the freezing instructions should be more explicit if this is the case. Disappointed that he can't even taste it
A different version of the 15, with perhaps a shade less complexity, but with an added coastal note. Rock hard sugar from the barley too. Here's the thing; DON'T FREEZE IT. What an insane notion...almost as silly as whisky rocks. When did anything exude more flavour when frozen?!?! It makes it bitter and astringent with virtually no finish. It loses all structure. Secondly, are we really meant to believe that the barley being grown in winter means it tastes better at sub zero temp?! Its a gimmick. Drink neat and at room temp...unless you live in Krasnoyarsk; then you should warm it.
Absolutely superb from my favourite crystal glass,real hints of Christmas with a gentle warm finish.just love it.
On my 3rd bottle ( over a period of time of course) and still superb- just straight out of the bottle.. Not a mega whisky drinker but I've tried several & this possibly by far, the best. Great taste and so smooth. A little expensive so waiting for the next offer !
