2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman pay homage to classic vinyl with the release of The Vinyl Blend, the latest limited-time small batch blend. This bourbon, the sixth in 2XO’s Icon Series, is available nationwide and online at ReserveBar.com (SRP $99.99).

“I am excited for 2XO fans and collectors to try my newest release, The Vinyl Blend,” Dixon said in a news release. “Classic vinyl was how we listened to music growing up in my parent’s house, and the simple ritual of enjoying an album with a neat pour of whiskey is now one of my favorite ways to relax. Sit back, spin your favorite album and raise a glass to good tunes and great bourbon.”

2XO, meaning Two Times Oak, refers to Dixon’s blending process in which every 2XO expression undergoes additional oak exposure. The additional oak interaction builds the sweetness and balances the spice derived from the rye-forward mash bills.

The Vinyl Blend consists of two proprietary mash bills — a high-rye (35%) bourbon mash bill and a moderate-rye (18%) bourbon mash bill. Dixon double barrels the high-rye (35%) bourbon mash bill into new #4 charred oak barrels for 9-12 months. The double barreled char #4 high-rye mash bill comprises 40% of The Vinyl Blend, with the remaining 60% split evenly between the original high-rye and moderate-rye bourbon mash bill. 

All 2XO Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys are crafted in partnership with Prestige Beverage Group, an industry-leading importer and brand innovator of award-winning wine and spirits. 

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About 2XO

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was created by American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman. Dixon grew up on the Kentucky whiskey trail infusing the learnings from industry legends with his epxerience running his family’s business, the James Beard award-winning Beaumont Inn. He was originally known for his Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon and Rye Whiskey blends, a brand he relaunched in 2014 from his great-great grandfather, C.M. Dedman, after it went dark in 1916 around the time of Prohibition. 2XO, meaning Two Times Oak, refers to Dixon’s blending process in which every 2XO expression undergoes additional oak exposure. For more information, visit https://2xowhiskey.com/.