2XO The Vinyl Blend Bourbon Whiskey
52% ABV (104 proof) | 750mL | No age statement | Icon Series, 6th limited release — 2XO The Vinyl Blend is the sixth release in Dixon Dedman's limited small-batch Icon Series: a bourbon blend of two proprietary mash bills — 35% high-rye and 18% moderate-rye — with 40% of the blend double-barreled 9–12 months in new #4 charred oak. Named for Dedman's love of vinyl records — an ode to playing a classic record while enjoying 2XO neat — it is a one-off release, never duplicated once gone. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The Icon Series is where Dedman experiments: each small-batch blend bears a name inspired by something in his life, bottled at 104 proof and released once. The Vinyl Blend's double-barreled high-rye component brings depth and structure over the two base bourbons. Expect baked apples, graham cracker, roasted nuts and cinnamon on the nose; honeysuckle sweetness, vanilla crème brûlée and grilled pineapple on the palate; a long, viscous, peppery finish. For American whiskey collectors, this is the kind of bottle that doesn't come back.
Tasting notes
Brand notes via TotalWine: nose of baked apples, graham cracker, roasted nuts, cinnamon and black pepper; palate of honeysuckle sweetness, vanilla crème brûlée and grilled pineapple; finish long, viscous and peppery.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Limited one-off — 6th Icon Series release, never duplicated once sold out
- 104 proof; 40% double-barreled 9–12 months in new #4 char oak
- Two mash bills (35% high-rye / 18% moderate-rye) from Dixon Dedman's 2XO
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat — Dedman's ode to vinyl is built for slow sipping. A splash of water opens the honeyed mid-palate.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called "The Vinyl Blend"?
It is named for founder Dixon Dedman's love of vinyl records — brand copy frames it as an ode to playing a classic record while enjoying a glass of 2XO neat.
Is it a limited release?
Yes — the Icon Series releases are limited, small-batch, one-time blends that are never duplicated once gone.
What is the proof?
104 proof / 52% ABV, 750mL — the standard Icon Series bottling strength.