IRELAND. Proximo Spirits has partnered with ARI to introduce travel retail-exclusive The Sexton 11 Year Old Single Malt at Dublin and Cork airports.
The expression, priced at €41 for a 700ml bottle, will be gradually rolled out at select duty-free locations globally.
Proximo Spirits Head of Global Travel Retail Roy Summers said: “The Sexton 11 Year Old Single Malt offers a modern, approachable take on Irish single malt.
“It is crafted 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.
“Building on the success of The Sexton Original Single Malt – which earned a double gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition in the Irish Single Malt category – this new 11 Year Old expression represents an exciting evolution of the brand.”
The Sexton 11 Year Old, crafted by Master Blender Alex Thomas, is made with 100% Irish malted barley. It undergoes triple distillation in copper pot stills.
The liquid is aged for a minimum of 11 years in oloroso sherry-soaked French oak barrels sourced from the Antonio Paez Labato family bodega in Jerez, Spain.
The barrels lend a rich mahogany hue to the expression, along with aromas of nuts, spices and crème brûlée.
Thomas remarked: “With The Sexton we continue to push boundaries and defy the conventional norms expected of a single malt. We are instead guided by experimentation and intuition, which has led to the creation of The Sexton 11 Year Old Single Malt.
“With this release I wanted to create something extra special for global travel retail, capturing the essence of The Sexton Original while enhancing the impact and flavour from the sherry-soaked barrels.
“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.
“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 distinct flavour profile.
“This new 11 Year Old expression achieves a perfect balance of dried fruits, dark chocolate, nuts, subtle oak notes and a signature finish of rich fruit cake, offering a depth of flavour unlike any other. It is truly something to savour.” ✈
