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

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Vegetables: Summer vegetables like zucchini or winter vegetables like winter squashes both pair well with Dalwhinnie The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein. I always recommend taste-testing with water and without to get a full idea of the potential in a bottle of dram. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. We may sell, license, transfer, assign or in any other way dispose of the Service (including Members) to any third party without any notification to you, e.g. (but without limitation) in connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets.

Since the Dalwhinnie distillery is so elevated, I think we can let them call themselves a Highland without too much fuss. After all, Dalwhinnie certainly exhibits something of a Highland taste profile. What is a Highland Scotch? The wort, now called “wash” after fermentation, moves to distillation stills and is distilled twice to create a clear high ABV alcohol product. The first still is a large copper pot still that creates a low-wine. This low wine is then distilled again in a spirit still for a stronger version. Maturation and AgingThis malted barley is then ground into grist and added to warm liquid to create “mash” and begin breaking down sugars. The finished product is called “wort.” Fermenting and Distillation Palate: Light vanilla notes, a hint of salt brine, maybe a bit of raisin, but overall fairly light and simple, harsh spicy burn Technically this region is within both the Highland and Speyside regions of Scotland. Two regions that create very specific types of scotch and are regionally protected. Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us.

Many single malt scotches have long lists of potential buys like 10-year, 12-year, 16-year, 18-year, etc.Winter’s Gold – a playoff of their notable “coldest temperatures in the UK” designation. This dram is made only from spirit distilled in the fall and winter months. A mix of honey and hot spices. (Dalwhinnie suggests you serve it chilled!) Winter’s Gold runs slightly cheaper than the 15 years. But probably my strongest recommendation is: This is a good beginner scotch, especially with some water added in.

While you may be somewhat skeptical at the romantic language they use to describe this flowing water, you actually can taste very faint hints of peat and smoke for a deeper flavor. So, I’m rather inclined to believe them and appreciate the subtle effects the Lochan an Doire-Uaine and its peaty surroundings may have! Scotch is, very basically, whisky from Scotland. There are several more expansive rules that delineate Scotch from everything else. These include aging, production, labeling, mash bill, etc. But for our purposes, keep the simple definition in mind. Highland Scotches are typically lighter and fruitier with notes of heather and wood smoke. There are occasional bottles with faint peat notes, but these are fairly rare and depend strongly on the distillery’s location. The Highlands, in general, are very large, so isolating a particular all-encompassing flavor profile is difficult. Think flowers, fruit, heather, smoke, and honey. A Brief History of Dalwhinnie While the governmental regulations on scotch production mean that there can’t be too much variation in production, there are a few key elements within every distillery that sets them apart from everyone else. Dalwhinnie is no exception. Wooden Worm Tubes The Dalwhinnie 15 has an ABV of 43% which is a little higher than some scotches. So you may notice a bit of a harsh burn.I know what you’re thinking “water? What’s the big deal, water doesn’t taste like anything.” Correct. But it is the area surrounding it that can impart chemicals, minerals, nutrients, or flavors to the passing water. This does make it taste like something. While there is some debate about whether it is technically a Speyside or a Highland malt, everyone can agree that it does rank as an exceptionally well-made single malt scotch. What is Single Malt Scotch?

Before we delve into the finer tasting points and business history of Dalwhinnie, let’s define it. Dalwhinnie is a single malt Scotch from the Dalwhinnie distillery. Desserts: Dalwhinnie is exceptional at dessert pairings. Try creamy desserts like creme brulee, butter desserts like shortbread, caramel desserts like bread pudding, or fruit desserts like poached pears. Final Recommendation on Dalwhinnie 15 If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Regardless of whether the Service offers the functionality to contribute, you are solely responsible and liable for any content and information that you create, upload, post, publish, link to, duplicate, transmit, record, display or otherwise make available on the Service or to other Members, such as chat messages, text messages, videos, audio, audio recordings, music, pictures, photographs, text and any other information or materials, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted (“Contributions”).

Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products. That is not to say that established scotch drinkers won’t like it. Rather than if you have a friend who says they don’t like scotch, this might be the one to change their mind. If you have that friend who says they’ve always wanted to try scotch, Dalwhinnie 15 is one of the best scotches to start them. (Similar scotches, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich also fall into this category.) The high quality, high ABV spirit is then transferred to barrels, usually, oak or ex-sherry, to begin aging and maturation. Single malt must age for a minimum of 3 years within Scotland. Where is Dalwhinnie From?