Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold
A single malt that you keep in the freezer. Winter's Gold is made during the winter months, when Scotland's highest distillery is at its coldest, and is meant to be served ice-cold. Honey-sweet, with heather, apple, pear and a gentle hint of peat smoke.
Whisky from the coldest months
Dalwhinnie sits high in the Drumochter Pass and is Scotland's coldest distillery. Winter's Gold is made from whisky distilled during the winter months, when the weather there is at its harshest. There is no age statement on the bottle; while the 15 Years is all about its age, this one is all about the season.
The biggest difference is how you serve it. Drink the 15 Years at room temperature with a drop of water; Winter's Gold is meant to come straight from the freezer. The cold makes it thicker and creamier, and as the glass warms up, its full sweetness comes through. The alcohol content is the same as the 15 Years: 43%.
In brief
Honey, heather and a gentle hint of peat smoke
Floral and honey
Floral and honey-sweet, with apple, fresh pear and a subtle hint of peat smoke in the background.
Soft and gently warming
Ice-cold, syrupy and smooth, with honeyed fruit. It warms gently without any harshness, and gets sweeter as it warms up.
Smooth with gentle spice
A smooth finish with soft fruit and gentle spice. Sweeter and creamier than the 15 Years.
Flavor profile of Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold, ice-cold from the freezer. At room temperature, it's drier and less creamy.
From the freezer to the glass
Keep the bottle in the freezer; at 43%, it won't freeze. Then there are three ways to serve it.
Ice-cold and neat
Pour 40 ml straight from the freezer into a tumbler you've chilled too. Take the first sip ice-cold, then let the glass warm in your hand: the honey comes through more and more.
Glass: tumbler →Winter highball
40 ml Winter's Gold straight from the freezer into a tall glass full of ice, topped up with 120 ml cold soda. Stir once and add a strip of lemon peel. Refreshing, with honey and pear.
Highball recipe →Alongside the 15 Years
Pour an ice-cold Winter's Gold alongside a Dalwhinnie 15 at room temperature. Same distillery, two very different experiences: one creamy and sweet, the other open and lightly smoky.
About Dalwhinnie 15 →Cocktails with Winter's Gold
A smooth, honey-sweet malt works in light, cold serves and simple classics where it won't be overpowered.
Highball
Whisky and cold soda over plenty of ice. Extra refreshing with Winter's Gold straight from the freezer.
Old Fashioned
Whisky, sugar and bitters. Use little sugar: the whisky is already honey-sweet.
Godfather
Whisky and amaretto over ice. Honey and almond, smooth and rounded.
Christmas cocktails
Cocktails for the cold months and the holidays, just the season for this whisky.The right glass for Winter's Gold
A thick-walled tumbler stays cold for a long time after a while in the freezer; a tall glass is for the highball. If you want to taste it alongside the 15 Years, grab a tulip-shaped tasting glass.
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Where it all began. Visit the brand page to read all about Dalwhinnie: its origins, varieties and classic cocktails.
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Questions about Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold
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