2XO The Innkeeper's Blend is a small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon from master blender Dixon Dedman, bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV).
It is the second release in 2XO's Icon Series, blending four batches of Kentucky straight bourbon aged at least six years.
Part of a six-year-old high-rye bourbon was re-barrelled into new #3 and #4 char oak, the 'Two Times Oak' that gives 2XO its name.
The blend draws on a high-rye mash bill of about 35% rye and a low-rye mash bill of 16 to 18% rye, bringing caramel, vanilla, plum, cherry and light black pepper.
It honours the Dedman family's hospitality history as owners of the Beaumont Inn on Kentucky's Bourbon Trail. We also carry other 2XO blends, including The Kiawah Blend and Gem of Kentucky.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla and plum.
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Palate: Cherry, toffee and toasted oak.
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Finish: Light black pepper spice.
Specifications
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Blender: Dixon Dedman
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Series: Icon Series, release 2
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Age: Blend of bourbons aged 6+ years
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Finish: Re-barrelled in new #3 and #4 char oak
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ABV: 52% (104 proof)
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Origin: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or mix a rich Old Fashioned. Pair it with country ham, pecan pie and dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who blended it?
Dixon Dedman, founder of 2XO.
What does 2XO mean?
Two Times Oak: part of the blend was re-barrelled into new charred oak.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 104 proof, 52% ABV.
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