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.

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White Oak Rye

OAK Series

White Oak Rye is the third release in the ongoing Oak Series. Dixon uses an innovative double technique where he inserts chains of charred American white oak to straight rye whiskey barrels with a 95% rye mash bill. Dixon will match the profile of each batch for consistent taste and character, providing an everyday offering. White Oak Rye has notes of pine, mint, cedar with peppery spice, finished with sweeter barrel notes. It is an elevated, perfectly balanced flavor profile perfect for sipping and cocktails.

Release Date
September 2025

American Oak

OAK Series

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.

Release Date
September 2023
Bottle of 2XO American Oak

French Oak

OAK Series

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.

Release Date
August 2024
Bottle of 2XO French Oak blend and glass

The Hip-Hop Blend

Small Batch Blend Series

THE HIP-HOP BLEND is the seventh small batch blend release in the ongoing Collectibles Series from 2XO. Each release is unique, created by blending select stocks of the finest 2XO barrels, and crafted using the double-barreling process. The Hip-Hop Blend is in partnership with The Sugarhill Gang and inspired by their hit single: “Rapper’s Delight”. The label represents the iconic record artwork and is an ode to their impact on the music industry, as well as Dixon’s love for old-school hip-hop.

Release Date
September 2026

Gem of Kentucky

Single Barrel Series

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.

Release Date
October 2024
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