2XO Sneaker Head Bourbon

2XO, “Two Times Oak,” is spearheaded by former Kentucky Owl creator Dixon Dedman, he sold the brand to Stoli Group in 2017. According to the company’s press release, “The Sneakerhead Blend comprises two proprietary mash bills - a high rye 35% bourbon mash bill and a moderate rye 18% bourbon mash bill. Dixon double barrels the high rye 35% bourbon mash bill into new charred oak barrels, both #3 and #4 char levels, for nine months to a year.”
Nose: Strawberry, Orange, Charred oak, Burnt caramel, Cinnamon, Pepper, Touch of mint.
Palate: Caramel, Cherry, Toasted oak, Cinnamon, White pepper.
Finish: Orange chocolate, White pepper, Barrel char, Leather, Lingering spice & dry oak.