| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 52% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $100.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-02-18 |
2XO The Vinyl Blend Review
For this sixth release in his brand’s small batch Icon Series, acclaimed whiskey blender Dixon Dedman takes two proprietary mashbills and puts them into new charred oak twice (that's the 2XO) before further blending with high-rye and moderate-rye bourbons. You get a ton of wood spice on the nose, not surprisingly, with a palate that is packed with crème brûlée and some unexpected tropical notes. It’s super silky in mouthfeel, with an oily finish.
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