Welcome to the Next Chapter of Bourbon.
2XO is an award-winning Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey brand from renowned American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman. 2XO, meaning Two Times Oak, refers to the blending process Dixon pioneered where every 2XO expression has additional oak exposure. The additional oak interaction builds the sweetness to balance out the spice from the rye in the mash bills, creating a unique combination of intense flavors, character, and complexity with each expression.
American Oak
American Oak is the first blend in the Oak Series, an innovative double oak technique where Dixon inserts chains of charred American oak into barrels with a moderate rye bourbon mash bill of 18%. Dixon will match the profile of each batch for consistent taste and character, providing an everyday offering. American Oak moves from sweet, rich caramel and toffee on the front, to savory roasted nutty notes in the middle, finishing with a lingering mild spice. It is very approachable and perfect for whiskey cocktails.
French Oak
French Oak is the second blend in the Oak Series. Dixon uses an innovative double oak technique where he inserts chains of charred French oak into barrels with a moderate rye bourbon mash bill of 18%. Dixon will match the profile of each batch for consistent taste and character, providing an everyday offering. French Oak moves from sweet, rich caramel on the front, to savory notes of coffee and cinnamon in the middle, finishing with a mild peppery spice. It is very approachable and perfect for cocktails.
Vinyl Blend
The Vinyl Blend is the sixth release in the ICON SERIES, a series of limited time, small batch blends. Each blend is different and bears its own name and symbol, inspired by something in Master Blender, Dixon Dedman’s life. The Vinyl Blend is an ode to Dixon’s love for music, played on a classic vinyl while enjoying a glass of 2XO neat. The Vinyl Blend lands smooth and sweet on the mid-palate leading into a long, viscous peppery finish.
Gem of Kentucky
The Gem of Kentucky is the premiere offering from 2XO. The only double barreled single barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey on the market. The barrels are exclusively selected by Dixon from his double barreled stocks of the high rye bourbon mash bill (35% rye) that spend a year in new charred oak barrels before bottling. It is a full-bodied, full-flavored expression that leans on Dixon’s unique double-barreling process for a richer and more viscous mouthfeel. The differing char levels on the secondary barreling allow complex flavors to develop and balance the spicy finish from the high rye distillate.
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