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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Not as described and certainly not smooth -I've drank better Grouse -certainly not worth c£39-just glad I only paid £23 at Costco -it will be a Balvenie or HP for me next.
Big fan of 15 year old Dalwhinnie -my favourite single malt. Over Xmas there's a dearth in Keighley area, but "Winters Gold" showed up in Morrisons at same price, £35. Over-the-top smoke essence and a sharpness on the tongue seems vastly overpriced, cashing in on the Dalwhinnie name. Very disappointed. I note Morrisons have sonce dropped the price by £10 -no surprise. I've tasted better grain blends from the likes oc Bells.
Green apple, cinnamon spice, a touch of peat, and lingering honey. Great tasting gin. Even my mum, who normally hates whisky, enjoyed it! Final Note: I am doing the 2015 advent calendar. As a result, I get one drink at it to decide if I like it enough to buy more. Sometimes I need to drink something three or four times to make up my mind. Thus, my rating is based on a one-time drink experience.
Very light and subtle but has a nice bit of fire on the palate too. Again got the £25 deal so too good to pass up! May try freezing but not sure it's necessary. 3/5 is not cos it's average but cos 5/5 should be reserved for the very finest!
There's nothing offensive about this whisky, but then there's nothing much to it at all. Imagine a brilliant Dalwhinnie with all of the richness and complexity sucked out of it.
