2xo the tribute blend straight bourbon whiskey

2XO is a new whiskey brand from renowned blender Dixon Dedman. 2XO, meaning Two Times Oak, refers to Dixon’s unique blending process where he re-barrels his hand-selected whiskey into new charred oak barrels to create a unique combination of intense flavors, character, and complexity with each blend. The Tribute Blend is the latest small batch release from the Icon Series, following the award-winning releases of The Phoenix Blend and The Innkeeper's Blend. Dixon Dedman is a 41-year-old blender who has quickly established himself as one of the most prolific American whiskey blenders in the industry, known for his high-proof, robust Kentucky Owl bourbon and rye blends. He grew up on the whiskey trail, infusing the learnings from industry legends with his culinary expertise from running his previously owned James Beard award-winning Beaumont Inn. His credentials are unsurpassed among high-end whiskey retailers, writers, and collectors. He's a foodie, a wine connoisseur, runs marathons, and is a sneakerhead who connects with a broad range of drinkers, from millennials to boomers.