Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 70 cl

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Sherry, malt, cocoa, toffee, strawberry jam, cinnamon, nuts, dried apricot, metallic notes and a bit of mint.

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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. The overall sense I get from this whiskey is that some high-quality sherry casks, though not first-fill, were used here. Besides aging a bit longer, the only way they could make The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey better is if they didn’t skimp on it and bottled it at least at 46% and non-chill filtered. I know the tide is turning in Irish Whiskey to deliver their amazing malts in a purer form, but it’s a pity to see whiskeys that could be stellar diluted along the way. 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.

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Malt, cocoa, citrus, apples, sherry, angel’s food cake, candy shoppe and some acetone and metallic notes. All told, this is an Irish that drinks more like a young single malt Scotch than almost any other Irish whiskey I can think of. Whether that is a good or a bad thing, well, is up to you. 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.

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Blended Irish whiskey: Combines at least two of these styles and accounts for the majority of mainstream Irish whiskeys (think Jameson and Bushmills). 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.

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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. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ 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. 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. By the way, that bottle may look cool, but it splashes pretty badly when you pour from it. Use caution.Good sense of balance, medium and a velvety feel. The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review – OVERALL 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). To earn its stripes, Irish whiskey must be produced in Ireland and aged in wood for a minimum of three years. Bourbon barrels are commonly used, but to get to grips with this diverse dram, we suggest trying those aged in sherry, rum and double-charred casks too. The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey is inspired by the long tradition of whiskey making on the North Coast of Ireland and consciously aged for four years in former Sherry butts to achieve a depth of flavor from the wine-imbued barrel that surpasses its years. Unexpected for a young single malt, The Sexton offers a perfect balance of rich, dried fruits and subtle oak notes, with a smooth finish that leaves you wanting more.” The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey price, ABV, age and other details