The Sexton is an Irish single malt whiskey, so it’s made from 100% Irish malted barley. Being typically Irish, it’s also triple distilled. It’s aged in ex-Oloroso sherry casks, and bottled at 40% ABV.

Confession; I am addicted to whisky, but not to drinking it. When we think of alcohol and addiction, we usually assume substance abuse. Adam and Dora have previously written excellent articles on this ...

In the recent couple of years, there has been some grumbling about the drop in quality of releases by Scotch independent bottlers (IBs). Aside from some of the opinions on lowering quality, some have ...

It may be difficult for newcomers to the bourbon world to conceive of a time when Maker’s Mark was the most exciting thing happening in American whiskey. There’s also the question of Maker’s Mark’s ...

The time has come: I finally got picked for a pick. I’ve written extensively in this space about barrel picks. At their best, they are unique drinking experiences promising off-profile aromas and ...

Let’s cut to the chase: The Whisky Show 2017 was once again a triumph. The UK’s biggest single-venue whisky tasting event produced more bottles, more new faces, and more surprises that I can remember ...

The promise of every would-be craft distiller sourcing whiskey is that someday they’ll be distilling their own. The sourced whiskey is merely a bridge, meant to get a brand name out in the market and ...

You’re standing on a beach on a far and foreign shore. Behind you, some way yet, but edging steadily closer, the tide is coming in. In front of you, dug into the shale and shell and washed-up detritus ...

In the history of Malt we have often accepted samples from various suppliers. Without samples we would not have been able to bring you the wonderfully eccentric world of Eastern European wines and ...

What do you consider to be value in whisky? It is certainly something which seems to be harder and harder to find, with the ever-escalating prices across the board. Let’s start with a couple of rather ...

We’ve not yet covered Old Crow bourbon here at Malt, and today we’re starting with a bang. Our inattention to this brand should come as no surprise, perhaps, given its exceedingly low profile.

“You’re gonna find the world is smolderin’, and if you get lost, come on home to Green River.” Today we’ll be taking a (virtual) trip down to Owensboro, Kentucky. The focus of our attention will be a ...