Following the launch of American Oak, 2XO (“Two Occasions Oak”) American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman declares the discharge of French Oak. French Oak is the second launch within the Oak Collection, a set of on a regular basis choices the place Dixon will match the profile of every batch for constant style and character.
French Oak options Dixon’s pioneering double oak method, the place he inserts chains of charred oak (on this case charred French oak) into barrels with a average quantity of rye within the mashbill (18%). 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 chains of charred oak, elevating the mixture of flavors. French Oak strikes from candy wealthy caramel on the entrance palate, to savory notes of espresso and cinnamon on the mid-palate, ending with a light peppery spice.
“Including a French Oak model of the Oak Collection is a pure development,” says Dixon. “It’s a nice praise to the normal vanilla to peppery notes present in American Oak as a result of French Oak lends itself to extra baking spices and richer, savory, and caramel notes. The addition of French Oak additional builds out the 2XO choices and reveals how the emphasis on further oak throughout maturation can impart and construct distinctive profiles whereas beginning with the identical base. I really like the response we’ve acquired on French Oak and am excited to proceed to discover further alternatives sooner or later to develop the Oak Collection.”
French Oak (SRP $49.99) might be an ongoing providing and is obtainable nationwide and on-line at ReserveBar.
GSN’s Remarks: A great deal of char are obvious from the get-go. A wealthy, brooding nostril of deep burnt oak and considerably spicy rye. On the tongue although, it presents as a way more tender and sleepily mellow dram. Warming at first, a nigh chewy mouthfeel highlights baking spice and darkish caramel notes, together with extra of that rye pepperiness. The mouthfeel is barely heavy and the end is lengthy, ending on a woody tonality. An opulent bourbon that advantages from the French contact. GSN Score: A-
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