Another Cold One.

Yet again we are warned in parts of the world that the winter will be, yes will be the worst on record. This yearly event happens in the UK also here in Hong Kong, I’m told it will be the coldest and earliest winter on record, this makes me laugh, but as this is a weather warning from the authorities and the media, I think everyone should take it serious and stock up!

So here are a couple of winter warmers for those extra cold nights.

Kilchoman LOCH GORM

Kilchoman is the new kid on the block, over the first few years we see some amazing Malts coming out of there dunage’s, this one is no exception, simply a stunning Dram, this is the first sherried whisky from these guys, as a five year old only it has great character, a real winner from another great Islay distillery.

Nose: Peaty fruits with festive spice, cloves, cinnamon and mmmm.

Palate: Sweet peaty wood aroma, cloves, nutmeg and marinated raisins.

Finish: Long Long and clean with some smoke.

Comments: Rich, Smoky Magic… what more can I say.

Get it…
Online at the Whisky Shops. In Hong Kong it’s another bottle not available.

 

Dalmore 15

Launched way back in 2007, this Dram is matured for 15 years, twelve of which were spent in ex-bourbon casks, then three years in three different sherry woods - Amoroso, Apostoles and Matusalem oloroso, complicated! But this is a winner for me. It oozes winter spices, orange zest and chocolate. Dalmores defining characters.

Nose: Cadburys chocolate orange, Fruitcake and sherry.

Palate: The delivery is nice, you get the orange zest, candied of course, winter spices, stem ginger.

Finish: Malted barley.

Comments: Christmas cake. Reminds me of my childhood at this time of the year.

Get it…

Online at the Whisky Shops. In Hong Kong it’s another bottle not available.

Heed my advice and get them early before it’s too late and you are snowed in. I did but tried them when the weather was cold but not freezing and I can say they warmed me up a treat.