Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 70 cl

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There are countless variations of drinks on the market and knowing which one to go for is no easy task. Over the past 12 months, it’s been one of our missions to find some of the best ‘under the radar’ drinks. Fortunately, and time for the new year, we’ve discovered another one, and it’s called The Sexton. A great mix of flavours that work sell together. A bit of sweetness with some honey flavour and some woody bottom end taste. Barrel ageing imparts a touch of caramel or butterscotch into the flavour, as well as woody notes, so seek out aged whiskeys if you particularly enjoy those qualities. The Sexton Single Malt and The Walking Dead share a fanbase that values a life well-lived. Our motto is, “You have a single life. Drink a single malt” encapsulates that spirit,” said Lander Otegui, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Proximo Spirits. “As The Official Whiskey of The Walking Dead, we are excited to connect with the show’s monumental and loyal followers over the highly anticipated final season and offer them fan-focused experiences and limited-edition retail merchandise unique to our partnership.”

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As for what’s inside, perhaps owing to some of its unconventional production, this is indeed a rather unusual expression of Irish whiskey, even for a single malt. The nose is immediately a bit weedy, quite green and vegetal, but undercut with notes of savory spices — think rosemary, not cloves — and a slightly nutty, winey character. Give it some time, and the green character will fade a bit. Visual: beautiful legs when swirled, gorgeous copper colour (though cannot say if it’s due to aging, or because of additives) The Sexton is a made in the North Coast of Ireland (at Bushmills, surely, as the two brands have the same ownership, the company Proximo), and is made from a 100% malted barley mash that is triple distilled in copper pots and aged for four years in first, second and third fill Oloroso sherry butts. The master blender is Alex Thomas, one of few females employed in the whiskey world that are masters of anything (i.e. distilling or blending). has been a year like no other and will not be going down in the annals of history as one of the better ones. With the dawn of a new year almost upon us, we all have an opportunity to reward ourselves for getting through this trying time and look forward to what will hopefully be a much better 2021. A straightforward way to do this is with a delicious tipple, providing you are of drinking age and in moderation, of course. Renowned for its lighter style and unparalleled smoothness, Irish whiskey is a versatile spirit worth getting to know. Straddling sweet, floral and fruit-forward flavours, it’s highly drinkable, no matter the occasion.

Appearance: Yellowish, brassy and bright, like the highlights your over-enthusiastic hair stylist talked you into but which don’t really suit your face. THE SEXTON has to be THE best bargain in the single malt universe. True, there’s no age statement on the bottle but I NEVER would have guessed that it’s aged only 4 to 5 years before bottling. That it is aged solely in oak/sherry casks is obvious but considering its age (and price!) this whiskey’s body and complexity is nothing short of astonishing. It’s hard to believe a whiskey of this billing began its story on the shelves of a single Dublin grocer. Now rightly enjoying global acclaim, it impressed our panel with its clean, floral-forward nose, bringing apple blossom, pear, honey and malt to the party. The bourbon and sherry cask maturation process imparts a fuller, spiced body, too — and they couldn’t get enough.

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Sweet and far denser than I would have thought based on the proof; The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey is rather intense for what it is and I’m really enjoying it. I’m going to have a hard time not killing this entire bottle before St. Paddy’s day. The aroma is malty fruity with a copper sweetness and the palate shows heavy with sherry and malt. On the palate, the whiskey is very smooth, with the pronounced palate weight and oily viscosity typical of sherried whiskey. There is a pronounced peach and apricot note, along with sweet honey notes, some fresh citrus peel, and the dried fruit notes of raisin and fig typically associated with sherry cask matured whiskey. The finish is medium length, featuring sweet dried fruit and just a hint of bitterness. Next on our hitlist is the Château Léoville Barton Irish Whiskey, which is one of a handful of Irish whiskeys finished in Bordeaux casks. Expect all the orchard fruits you'd expect of Green Spot, plus rich French oak character and lingering woodland notes. Nose: Full of fruit. Apricots, lemon (especially the zest) and prunes (a.k.a. the rebranded “dried plums). It closes with mild hard cheese and…is that printer ink? Yes. Yes, it is. By the way, that bottle may look cool, but it splashes pretty badly when you pour from it. Use caution.

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Our winning Irish whiskey is a masterclass in sophistication. Matured in sherry and American oak barrels and finished in aged French chestnut casks (an experimental combination that's paid off), it has a sweet chestnut and rich, toasted oak flavour, with a hint of cinnamon toast and raisin sweetness on the finish. It’s incredibly smooth for a 46% ABV spirit and perfectly suited to a classic old fashioned. Throughout the 19th century, Irish whiskey reigned supreme over its Scottish rival, before falling out of favour. While Scotch may still wear the crown today, the pioneering efforts of Emerald Isle distilleries have led to a recent resurgence in popularity.

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Sherry, malt, cocoa, toffee, strawberry jam, cinnamon, nuts, dried apricot, metallic notes and a bit of mint. The Sexton is a new Irish single malt whiskey. It was conceived in Northern Ireland and is the brainchild of Master Blender Alex Thomas who is one of the few female whiskey blenders in the world today. Single grain Irish whiskey: Made by mixing malted barley and other grains and produced in a column still, single grain whiskeys are noticeably lighter in taste and often have pronounced floral notes.

Blended Irish whiskey: Combines at least two of these styles and accounts for the majority of mainstream Irish whiskeys (think Jameson and Bushmills). I can’t begin to describe the range of tastes and smells this has. It is gentle, warm and immensely complex with fruit, nuts, leather and goodness knows what else in there. Single pot still Irish whiskey: Unique to Ireland, Irish pot still whiskeys feature a minimum of 30% malted and 30% unmalted barley. Rich and bold, they're better suited to veteran whiskey drinkers than beginners. You are here: Home / Irish / The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review On the palate, the whiskey is more straightforward and quite charming. Bold nougat and spice notes round out a palate rich with nutty almond, toasty malt, and hints of cocoa powder, which linger far longer than expected. The finish sees some more of that winey character hanging about, which, along with the nutty elements, is the only real indication that this has been aged in sherry casks.