{"id":1014,"date":"2020-07-09T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2020-07-06T06:46:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T06:46:06","slug":"expect-the-unexpected-with-sexton-irish-single-malt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/2020\/07\/09\/expect-the-unexpected-with-sexton-irish-single-malt\/","title":{"rendered":"Expect the unexpected with Sexton Irish Single Malt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Sexton is one of only a few Irish single malts available in South Africa. Created by pioneering, female master distiller Alex Thomas, The Sexton is made with 100% Irish malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills and exclusively matured in hand-selected first-, second- and third-fill Oloroso sherry casks to achieve a perfect balance between rich dried fruits and memorable toasted oak notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The liquid offers connoisseurs the complex character typical of a single malt, while it\u2019s distinctive, dark decanter attracts the boldly curious who will enjoy its triple-distilled smoothness as an approachable introduction to single malt whiskey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sexton Irish single malt is an interesting whiskey from a number of angles. Firstly, it\u2019s an Irish<\/em> single malt: a rarity in South Africa, where our liquor legislation limits what may be sold here. While there are a number of Scotch single malts on South African shelves, Irish ones are few and far between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founding owner of Truman & Orange, Rowan Leibbrandt, explains, \u201cSingle malts are notoriously inaccessible because of their heavily oaky notes. Sexton is a single malt that is typically Irish in smoothness and approachability, while the sherry cask maturation balances the oak notes typical of a single malt. It\u2019s infinitely drinkable without losing the complexity of a single malt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sexton is a single malt made with a respect for tradition and a passion for innovation. This isn\u2019t marketing malarkey: it was created by Alex Thomas (a woman) who founded the brand based on personal experience and 15 years of creating whiskey. Whiskey is in her blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas explains, \u201cGrowing up my grandfather and my father always kept a bottle of single malt in the house. It was pulled out for special occasions like birthdays and weddings. But it was mostly brought out when people passed away. Friends and family got together to celebrate that person\u2019s life and tell stories. That\u2019s what I wanted The Sexton to represent; living life well and having those memories you\u2019ll share with your loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sexton is the person who prepares the grave \u2013 the last person to witness the body before being laid to rest. The word derives from the word \u2018sacristanus\u2019, meaning custodian of sacred objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a master blender and distiller, I am the caretaker of this amazing whiskey while it\u2019s in the cask,\u201d says Thomas. \u201cThe Sexton is about living life well before you meet the man that lays your body to rest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rich, sophisticated liquid is matched by its striking, hexagonal dark bottle, which tells its own multi-faceted story. The bottle requires a strong grip, mirroring the bold essence of those who drink and choose to serve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leibbrandt expands on why Truman & Orange brought this new whiskey to South African shores \u2013 especially now: \u201cSouth Africans love a good story and the interest in Irish whiskey shows no signs of slowing. For the connoisseurs, it\u2019s an interesting, quality, Irish single malt made according to traditional methods. For the \u2018just curious\u2019 looking for a versatile drink to enjoy neat or in cutting edge cocktail serves, The Sexton speaks to bold personalities who do things differently and forge their own paths.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Born from a marriage between the traditional Irish whiskey making craft and modern-day maturation experimentation, The Sexton represents the changing face of Ireland, capturing the romance and provenance of the past and the optimism and creativity of the future \u2013 and what better time to be launching a brand optimistic for the future, than now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasting notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nose<\/strong>: Notes of honeyed malt, nuts and dark chocolate followed by hints of marzipan and all spice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taste<\/strong>: Notes of dried fruit which are followed by a layer of complexity \u2013 rich nuts, spice and citrus oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish<\/strong>: Pleasant oak overtures with a honey sweetness that slowly fades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect serve: <\/strong>Neat, over ice, or in a classic whiskey highball with premium soda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cocktail: Barista\u2019s Old Fashioned <\/strong>\u2013 The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey, coffee liqueur, angostura bitters, maple wood chips and an orange twist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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