{"product_id":"2xo-the-innkeepers-blend-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"2XO The Innkeeper's Blend Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e2XO The Innkeeper's Blend is a small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon from master blender Dixon Dedman, bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the second release in 2XO's Icon Series, blending four batches of Kentucky straight bourbon aged at least six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla and plum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry, toffee and toasted oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light black pepper spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dixon Dedman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Icon Series, release 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of bourbons aged 6+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-barrelled in new #3 and #4 char oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52% (104 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a splash of water, or mix a rich Old Fashioned. Pair it with country ham, pecan pie and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho blended it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDixon Dedman, founder of 2XO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 2XO mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo Times Oak: part of the blend was re-barrelled into new charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 104 proof, 52% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2XO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083814498613,"sku":"VWS200426408","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-10891.webp?v=1794005940","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/2xo-the-innkeepers-blend-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}