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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I have previously drunk two bottles of Dalwhinnie Winters Gold at room temperature, which for me is the only way to savour any whiskey (and with no water or ice bruising) and it was really nice at room temperature. Contrary to the brewer’s advice, it is definitely not for putting in the freezer! I have tried two bottles now in the freezer and it thickened each one like syrup and basically knackered the whiskey altogether. (My freezer is a new, an expensive model, and is running at optimum level). I prefer the Dalwhinnie 15YO much better at room temperature and have never seen the 97/98 for sale in the shops. I would very much like to try it though! Bye the way ASDA currently has ‘Winters Gold’ for £25. DO NOT FREEZE IT. Conclusion... Freezing Dalwhinnie Winters Gold doesn’t work!
Smooth, honey, crisp clear tone. Elegant crispness.
Absolutely lovely rounded flavour
After a very long time tasted a malt that can transform your mood.. this malt is straight out of "Niagara Wine Region" ! Savour it "frozen" and it will remind you of "ICE WINE" ! For the price of Ice Wine 200ml get 700ml ! Every drop worth its price !
Didn't want my mate dave thinking I got him a shit birthday present
