2XO Oak Series American Oak Bourbon Whiskey
2XO Oak Series American Oak Bourbon Whiskey is Dixon Dedman's everyday Kentucky straight bourbon — a 750mL bottle at 92 proof, built on his "Two Times Oak" process: aged bourbon re-barreled into new charred oak, this time with chains of charred American oak added to the barrel. An 18% rye mash bill keeps the spice honest while the extra oak pours on the sweetness. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 18% moderate-rye Kentucky straight bourbon
- Process: "Two Times Oak" — extra charred American oak chains added during maturation
- Series: Oak Series — the ongoing, everyday 2XO expression (launched 2023)
- Origin: Kentucky
The Blender Who Oak-ed Twice
Dixon Dedman is the blender who resurrected his great-grandfather's Kentucky Owl bourbon, then started over with 2XO — short for "Two Times Oak" — the process where every expression gets additional oak exposure after its initial aging. American Oak is the first and ongoing blend in the Oak Series: Dedman adds chains of charred American oak directly into barrels of 4–5 year old bourbon, multiplying the wood contact to intensify caramel, nuttiness and spice while keeping the profile consistent batch to batch. Browse more from 2XO, explore the store's bourbon collection, or compare with other Kentucky bourbons.
Tasting Notes
The nose is vanilla, honeysuckle, caramel and citrus zest. The palate moves from sweet, rich butterscotch up front to savory roasted-nut and nougat notes mid-palate, closing with a lingering light peppery spice — rye-forward for a double-oaked bourbon.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks, where the butterscotch shows best — or in cocktails, which is where Dedman designed this one to shine: it holds its own in a Boulevardier or a classic Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Two Times Oak" mean?
It is Dixon Dedman's blending process: aged whiskey is given additional exposure to new charred oak — in this case charred American oak chains inside the barrel — to intensify flavor.
What proof is 2XO Oak Series American Oak?
92 proof (46% ABV), consistent across batches.
Who makes 2XO bourbon?
Dixon Dedman, the American whiskey blender formerly of Kentucky Owl, now blending in Louisville, KY.
Double-oaked Kentucky bourbon with a blender's pedigree — get 2XO Oak Series American Oak delivered from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.