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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If you have an alcohol with a higher ABV, it’s often wise to add about 2-4 drops of water to your glass. Yes, this dilutes it, but not noticeably.

It is true that legally no one else is allowed to use this water, so we’ll never be able to compare!) What does the 15 mean? The harsh alcohol burn will reduce. But more importantly, many flavors\ and aromatic compounds within scotch react chemically with water to produce whole new aromas and flavors. This is why critics will say the scotch “opens up” with water. Put it together and we get Scottish whisky from one specific distillery made from malted barley grain. That’s it! Simple as a glass of whisky. How is Single Malt Scotch Made? Whatever your palate preference, it’s worth it to give Dalwhinnie 15 a shot. If for no other reason than to say you’ve tried one of the 6 Classic Malts of Scotland! Recommended Reads: Water is a huge part of Scotch production, and every distillery in the land seems to claim they have the best water.

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Whiskybase B.V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”). Dalwhinnie distillery is situated very high above sea level in the Grampian mountains in Highland region, very near to the geographical center of Scotland as well. That is why it’s one of the highest distilleries in Scotland, having some marine quality in its whiskies. Winter’s Gold is what I call a marketer’s whisky. It gets its name from the fact that it contains only whisky distilled between October and April, during the cold Scottish winters months. Dalwhinnie suggests you serve this dram straight from the freezer, in a chilled glass, just like Snow Grouse by the Famous Grouse brand. I call this the marketing talk to sell more of this whisky.

Vegetables: Summer vegetables like zucchini or winter vegetables like winter squashes both pair well with Dalwhinnie Palate: Light vanilla notes, a hint of salt brine, maybe a bit of raisin, but overall fairly light and simple, harsh spicy burn No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service. 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? 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.If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect. Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service. If no such law exists in a Member’s country of residence, the Member has to be over 21 years old to use the Service. We have the right to ask you to provide proof of your age and/or to provide further identification to prevent underage usage and/or for any other legal or legitimate purpose. By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. 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. Dalwhinnie’s history begins in 1897 when John Grant created a distillery by the name of Strathspey. But within a year it was having financial difficulties.

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. But probably my strongest recommendation is: This is a good beginner scotch, especially with some water added in. 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. 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!We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof. 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. During the 1960's and 70's most distilleries replaced their worms with shell-and-tube condensers, since they were cheaper to install and easier to maintain – I can think of only sixteen distilleries today which have worm tubs – and also because they produced a lighter, purer style of spirit, more popular with blenders. In 1986, the worm tubs at Dalwhinnie were replaced by condensers. The spirit lost all its personality, and at considerable expense the worm tubs were restored in 1995. If your question is, should I try it? My answer is unequivocal yes. Yes, drink Dalwhinnie 15. If you are a fan of Highland or Speyside scotches, Dalwhinnie is going to rank up in one of your absolute favorites. It’s the perfect bridge between the two and full of light fruit and honey character with classic heather and just a hint of peat.

By the early 1990s Dalwhinnie 15 was making headlines winning whisky competitions worldwide, including its most recent Gold win at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2016. What sets Dalwhinnie apart? Meats: Light, delicate fish. Dalwhinnie pairs exceptionally well with buttery fish like scallops, lobster or crab. And the harsh burn can pair well with creamier dishes like seafood alfredo or carbonara. Almost all single malt scotch will be labeled with the number of years it aged. This will be the age of the youngest whisky in the bottle. First, the barley is harvested, allowed to germinate and sprout, then toasted overheat. This process is called malting.

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. The wort is passed into tanks and combined with yeast for fermentation to begin converting the sugars to alcohol. 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?