The Sexton whiskies

History

The brand was launched at the end of the 2010s by a master blender with a long career in Irish whiskey, within an international drinks group. It was created in the midst of the category’s expansion, when Irish whiskey was growing strongly worldwide and many new brands were appearing. Its image breaks with traditional aesthetics, with a dark bottle and an eye-catching design. The whiskey is made from malted barley distilled three times in County Antrim, following the classic style of the north of the island.

House style

The Sexton’s style is sweet and fruity: dried fruit, raisins, honey, spice, vanilla and a touch of chocolate, thanks to maturation in oloroso sherry casks. Triple distillation gives a light, smooth spirit. It uses no peat. It is a rounded, easy whiskey with a medium, sweet finish. It is designed to be liked at first sip, with no previous experience needed.

Where to start

The Sexton Single Malt is the catalogue’s entry and a good way to discover sherried Irish single malt. You’ll like it if you’re after a smooth, sweet whiskey to drink neat or on the rocks. If you like it, compare it with Bushmills 10 Year Old, another malt from the north of Ireland. Drink it neat, on the rocks or in simple cocktails. If you like sherry, the next step could be a sherried Irish single pot still, such as Redbreast 12 Year Old.

• The Sexton Single MaltSingle malt · 40% ABV