2XO The Sneakerhead Blend Bourbon Whiskey
52% ABV (104 proof) | 750mL | No age statement | Icon Series, 5th limited release — 2XO The Sneakerhead Blend is the fifth release in Dixon Dedman's limited small-batch Icon Series: a bourbon blend of two proprietary mash bills (35% high-rye, 18% moderate-rye), with the high-rye component — 60% of the blend — double-barreled 9–12 months in new charred oak at both #3 and #4 char levels for extra sweetness to balance the rye spice. Released September 2024 as a one-time bottling, never duplicated — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Every Icon Series blend bears a name inspired by something in his life, and the sneaker connection is pure Dedman — a collector's bottle for two collector cultures at once. The double-barreling at dual char levels is the technical story: deeper oak sweetness against high-rye spice. Vanilla, banana bread, cinnamon and clove on the nose; cinnamon, allspice, cedar and pepper on the palate; a long, smooth, peppery finish with spice spreading from mid-palate to back. For American whiskey fans who chase limited 2XO drops, this is one of the series' defining releases.
Tasting notes
Official brand notes: nose of vanilla, banana bread, cinnamon and clove; palate of cinnamon, allspice, cedar and pepper; finish long, smooth and peppery. Viscous, rich mouthfeel.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Limited one-off — 5th Icon Series release (September 2024), never duplicated
- 104 proof; high-rye component double-barreled at #3 AND #4 char levels
- Dixon Dedman's liquid homage to sneaker culture — two collector worlds in one bottle
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn — 104 proof with the viscosity to reward it. A large cube works for a longer pour.
Frequently asked questions
What's the sneaker connection?
Founder Dixon Dedman's love of sneaker culture and collectibles — each Icon Series blend is named for something in his life, and this one is the liquid homage to sneakers.
Has it won awards?
The Icon Series has earned Double Gold and Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Double Platinum and Gold at the Ascot Awards — but those medals belong to the series' previous releases, not verified for this specific bottle. Do not claim them as this expression's awards.
Can I still find it?
It was a limited September 2024 release, never duplicated — while our allocation lasts, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.