The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey
40% ABV
$30
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What the Bottler Says
The Sexton is a new and unexpected modern-day Irish Single Malt: rich in hue, approachable in taste and memorable in character. Matured in former Oloroso Sherry casks to achieve a perfect balance between rich, dried fruits and memorable toasted oak notes. The Sexton offers a smooth finish to leave you wanting for more.
The Sexton is crafted using 100% Irish malted barley and triple distilled in copper pot stills resulting in smooth, light and fruit-forward spirit.
Our spirit is matured in hand-selected barrels from European oak, toasted from the inside to a medium-high char and seasoned with Oloroso Sherry.
NOSE: At first honeyed malt, nuts and dark chocolate followed by marzipan, all spice and fruits
TASTE: Clean and mellow honey malt and then the taste complexity reveals itself – rich, dried spices, nuts and sweet oils
FINISH: A pleasant gentle wood with honey sweetness fading slowly
What Gary Says
Nose: Wow – intense nose! Rich and thick, sherry forward with dark fruits over a young malt with some vegetal notes; a hint of cinnamon, sea air, and acetone.
Palate: Softer and less intense than the nose; sherried but a tad bitter with a fair amount of tannic/oaky notes; a bit nutty with hints of cocoa and cereal.
Finish: Short with trailing oak notes.
Comments: This has a really richly intense nose, and reminds me more of a highland single malt Scotch (which I mean as a compliment by the way!) The palate was less intense than the nose. While not objectionable, it left me wanting for more of that sweet sherry and dark fruit that the nose telegraphed. It reminds me more of a younger single malt scotch than Irish – where the sherry is more dominant on the nose than the palate. Definitely a unique addition to Irish whiskey, and if you’re a scotch fan that hasn’t found an Irish dram that hits you right – this could be your gateway/crossover pour – and quite satisfying at this price point.
Rating: Stands Out
We would like to thank Articulate Productions for sending us a sample to review.