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The Sexton Single Malt
Single Malt — Ireland
Reviewed
March 27, 2021 (edited October 8, 2021)
Unexpectedly good. I’d say this is in the style of Tullamore DEW 12 but a big step up in richness and a subtle side of mildewed funk. A buttery shortbread thumbprint cookie with a dollop of raspberry jam, but in whiskey form. Delicious.
Deep reddish orange and notably oily. Musty but rich, with gobs of fruit and sugar. Apricot, orange blossom, biscuit, cream. Wow, this belongs in the dessert aisle. Not overly complex, and definitely not challenging... but this is tasty. Very hard not to pour a little bit more when your glass runs low.
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@CKarmios haha that’s fair. Pretty kitschy. Bro-in-law was looking to be accommodating when we visited and picked up some bottles, and this one was actually the surprise among them to me. To be fair, it is quite sweet and simple, but comes together pretty well, especially for the price. You could do much worse. I had low expectations but would happily drink again. @1901 wouldn’t have guessed. I would drink this over black bush... the black has a moldy/musty note I wasn’t a fan of and is a little harsher. This is very fruity and sherry-forward.
The bottle is eye catching. Haven’t had it yet, but it is said to be a 5yo Bushmills
You take one look at that bottle and you think “I’ll leave that one to the impressionable tourist”...Glad you liked it