After two profitable small batch mix releases from 2XO, American Whiskey blender Dixon Dedman has launched two new Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys that includes his pioneering “Two Occasions Oak” mixing course of. American Oak (SRP $49.99) is the primary ongoing mix within the Oak Sequence, a sequence of on a regular basis choices the place Dixon will match the profile of every batch for constant style and character. The Tribute Mix (SRP $99.99), the third small batch mix within the Icon Sequence, is a nod to his mother and father and the trail they paved for him.
American Oak is the primary mix within the Oak Sequence, an revolutionary double oak approach the place Dixon introduces extra charred oak to barrels with a reasonable quantity of rye within the mashbill. This system permits Dixon to accentuate the maturation course of by creating extra floor space for the liquid within the barrels to work together with the brand new charred oak, elevating the mix of flavors. “With American Oak, I get the chance to develop my first on a regular basis expression,” says Dixon. “It’s going to at all times be obtainable and at all times in stock. I’m particularly excited to share this 2XO liquid with bartenders and mixologists who can work American Oak into their bar packages.” GSN’s Remarks: A lightweight, excessive, wonderful nostril with a delicate quantity of wooden and even much less char. Very delicate and alluring. The flavour matches the nostril in quietude. A reticent mouthfeel with some discover given to the rye, however total, a really even tempered straight bourbon. A welcome and even fade to the end, ending with a contact of darkish pie crust. GSN Score: B+
The Tribute Mix is the most recent small batch launch from the Icon Sequence, following The Phoenix Mix and The Innkeeper’s Mix. The Tribute Mix is made up of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys composed of two proprietary mash payments from totally different distilling companions – one a excessive rye 35% bourbon mash invoice and the opposite a low rye 16-18% bourbon mash invoice. “The discharge of The Tribute Mix is a continuation of this path we’re taking with the Icon Sequence, and I’ve been delighted to see so many individuals bounce on board and comply with this journey,” says Dixon. “It’s humbling, but rewarding, to have shoppers energized to hunt out your subsequent launch. This one honors my mother and father and the help and love they’ve proven me all through my profession.” Like all of the small batch blends within the Icon Sequence, The Tribute Mix is a restricted time launch. GSN’s Remarks: On the nostril, there’s a delicate, velvety method, with some pink berry essences together with a good quantity of caramel and milk chocolate. Flavorwise, it leads with a candy contact and rapidly opens up right into a spicy and cask pushed powerhouse. Flavors are towards the low finish of the spectrum, with a variety of wooden and rye setting the tempo. An extended, lengthy end ends with a peppery vivaciousness we hoped for. GSN Score: A
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