Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 43% vol | 70cl | Rich- Textured Highland Whisky | Honeyed with Notes of Heather & Peat | with Gift Box

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If you are not familiar with malt whisky production methods then why not check out this excellent video How Scotch Malt Whisky is Made. So does using only whisky that was distilled during the winter months make a difference to the final whisky I hear you ask? Paying homage to the environment in which it has been made, the distillery is suggesting you should serve the Dalwhinnie Winter’s Gold "frozen". An award-winning whisky - recently received the accolade of the gold medal at the 2021 Scotch Whisky Masters.

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Served straight from the freezer, it was delicious: rich, oily, with just a perfect amount of sweetness balanced with a drier edge at the back of the palate. I have heard whispers that Lagavulin and Cragganmore are next in line to have no age statement whiskies added to their core ranges.From the highest and coldest distillery in Scotland, Winter’s Gold pays homage to its homeland and is best served straight from the freezer. The finish offers a soothing texture, as light floral notes mingle with soft fruits and just a touch of spice. Winter’s Gold is an indulgent, honeyed Dalwhinnie that is comforting, rich and sweet, with notes of heather and peat and a spicy warmth. Made using whisky distilled in the cold Scottish winter, it is intended to be served straight from the freezer, delivering richness and sweetness as the glass warms up.

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The new whisky takes its "Winter's Gold" name tag from the fact that it only contains whisky which was distilled during the cold Scottish winters months between October and April. I just couldn't bring myself to freeze the sample from Diageo and to be honest in my experience this only ever dulls the nose and flavour, it can be refreshing but personally I want the full unchilled flavour experience.Broad, firm, smooth and clean, yet with a compelling, sweet, honeyed, dessert character that suggests the indulgence to come. Growing spicy, with gingerbread; then denser with rich malt loaf, suggestions of molasses and mint; and later soft, distant smoke.

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An ever-present fragrant and smooth waxiness underscores higher glimpses of fruit, suggesting a caramel tart on a smear of sharp apricot coulis, or sweet shortcrust pastry offset by orange zest.Unusually for an Islay single malt, Stiùireadair is unpeated, allowing the sweet coastal character of our island to shine through. Well I can say that the cold weather conditions at the Dalwhinnie distillery, which will be cold for most of the winter due it being the highest distillery in Scotland at at 326 metres above sea level will have an affect on the distilled spirits flavour during the condensing stage of production.