Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold

Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold

Official bottling
Single malt - Central Highlands
Golden honey
43% ABV
Bottle

Nose: Honey, cinnamon, blackcurrant cordial, honeycomb, hints of orange blossom. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, loosens, slippery, turns airy. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Walnut skins, vanilla, honeycomb, orange blossom, dark chocolate, hints of leather. 
Finish: Medium. Honeycomb, orange blossom, blackcurrant cordial, vanilla, hints of peaches. 

Comments: 

This whisky is meant to be tried straight from the freezer, but I think it's actually better at room temperature. There's the distinctive honeyed Dalwhinnie character, and additional layered notes of chocolate, orange blossom, and something very much like leather. It's delicious, and, whilst I normally think 40% ABV is a little weak, in this instance it's quite appropriate. The whisky is extremely easy drinking and gentle, and lovely when relaxing in this awful lockdown.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.