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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Smooth with a slightly smoky edge, decent lingering finish. Compared to my usual 12 yo highland this is a touch more complex, but also a bit too sweet to become the new standard drop
A special taste ideal for those special occasions or just as a pick me up after a busy day. Cleverly marketed to fully exploit its unique position in the ScottishHighlands
A subtle honeyed delight. Impossible to freeze the flavour out of this good whisky. Thus bottle won't last long! McSorley of Buckinghamshire
Nothing to write home about not worthy of the name.
Very well
