The Sexton Irish Whiskey is set to launch an exclusive 11-year-old expression in global travel retail, marking a significant expansion of its premium portfolio.
The new offering will debut at Dublin and Cork airports in January 2025 before rolling out to other international travel retail locations.
The Making Of The Sexton 11 Year Old Single Malt
Master Blender Alex Thomas, who crafted this expression from some of her earliest work, chose to age the spirit in oloroso Sherry-seasoned French oak barrels from the Antonio Paez Lobato family bodega in Jerez, Spain.
The whiskey is produced using 100% Irish malted barley and undergoes triple distillation in copper pot stills on Northern Ireland’s coast.
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“The liquid in this release was one of the first batches of stock I laid down over 11 years ago in the early days of my tenure as Master Blender,” Thomas said. “I knew there was something special about this liquid and felt it would be best left resting for another few years to develop a stunningly unique flavour profile.”
Distinctive Design and Flavor Profile
The distinctive black hexagonal bottle houses a whiskey that Thomas describes as achieving “a perfect balance of dried fruits, dark chocolate, nuts, subtle oak notes and a signature finish of rich fruit cake.”
Roy Summers, head of Global Travel Retail at Proximo, emphasized the whiskey’s broad appeal: “The Sexton 11 Year Old Single Malt offers a modern, approachable take on Irish single malt, designed to captivate both seasoned whiskey enthusiasts and those new to exploring the category- a very exciting offering to present exclusively to our travel retail consumers”.
The new expression will be available at €41 ($42.25) for a 700ml bottle, bottled at 42% ABV.
