As io9’s resident Walking Dead viewer and whiskey fanatic, I used to be very shocked to find I’d one way or the other missed the partnership between the present and The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey in the course of the first third of the present’s eleventh and last season. Luckily for me, Sexton has launched a second particular version for season 11’s second batch of episodes, as a result of if there’s one factor I deserve after watching greater than a decade of The Walking Dead, it’s a drink.

The Sexton’s second outing—there’s be a 3rd for the present’s last eight episodes, airing subsequent fall—is all in regards to the particular, limited-edition packaging and never a couple of particular taste, which is nearly definitely for one of the best as there’s completely nothing from the world of The Walking Dead I’d care to style. (Tanned Whisperer Mask! Daryl’s Unwashed Jacket! Father Gabriel’s Willingness to Murder Unarmed Men!) In addition to including rotting flesh to the model’s trademark top-hatted skeleton brand, the silver label is roofed with a number of the most uplifting quotes from the TV sequence.

It’s a stunning sentiment, however in case you’ve watched the present, it’s an odd selection on condition that uplifting quotes are only a few and much between on The Walking Dead, however many, many moments of exceedingly bleak motion. For instance:

• “We fight for our future, we don’t fight for revenge.” —Daryl, who’s arguably the present’s present ethical heart, however spent season eight killing as many Saviors as he may, together with ones Rick had already deserved mercy.

• “It’s human nature to come together.” —Rick Grimes, whose observe document of veering wildly between morality and thirst for blood speaks for itself. Never overlook when his dying son Carl begged him to cease the warfare with the Saviors, Rick lied to his face and received much more bloodthirsty.

• “Life is always a test.” —Hershel, who genuinely was an ethical man, which go him brutally decapitated by the Governor means again in season 4.

(It’s additionally value noting that whereas Sexton is the Official Whiskey of The Walking Dead, the model’s “mantra” is “celebrate life,” to which I might argue I can’t consider a present that celebrates life much less than TWD.)

But whereas the label may be sending combined messages, the Irish single malt contained in the bottle is straightforwardly good. In reality, I’d truthfully say it’s wonderful, given its shockingly low value of $30. I’m not one to enter “notes of dried apricots” or something in regards to the style of any alcoholic beverage, however I’ll say the sherry casks the whiskey has been matured in give it a stunning sweetness that isn’t cloying, adopted by a spicy tingle that isn’t overbearing both. Honestly, I discover the Sexton most agreeable, and any character of authorized ingesting age on The Walking Dead must be thrilled to get their fingers on a bottle earlier than they’re inevitably and brutally murdered by any individual else.

The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey x Walking Dead Limited Edition must be accessible at sure shops now, however can be pre-ordered for a barely increased value on ReserveBar right here.

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