Following the award-winning launch of American Oak, 2XO (“Two Times Oak”) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and renowned American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman announced the release of French Oak.

French Oak is the second release in the Oak Series, a collection of everyday offerings where Dixon will match the profile of each batch for consistent taste and character. The expression is available nationwide and online at ReserveBar and has an SRP of $49.99.

The new whiskey features Dixon’s pioneering double oak technique, where he inserts chains of charred oak (in this case charred French oak) into barrels with a moderate amount of rye in the mashbill (18%). This technique allows Dixon to intensify the maturation process by creating more surface area for the liquid in the barrels to interact with the chains of charred oak, elevating the combination of flavors.

“Adding a French Oak version of the Oak Series is a natural progression,” Dixon said in a news release. “It is a great compliment to the traditional vanilla to peppery notes found in American Oak because French Oak lends itself to more baking spices and richer, savory, and caramel notes.

“The addition of French Oak further builds out the 2XO offerings and shows how the emphasis on additional oak during maturation can impart and build unique profiles while starting with the same base. I love the response we’ve received on French Oak and am excited to continue to explore additional opportunities in the future to grow the Oak Series.”

All 2XO Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys are crafted in partnership with Prestige Beverage Group, an industry leading importer and brand innovator of award-winning wines and spirits. Together, Dixon and Prestige Beverage Group aim to offer the most unique, sought-after whiskey blends to spirits enthusiasts everywhere.

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About 2XO

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was created by renowned American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman. Dixon grew up on the Kentucky whiskey trail infusing the learnings from industry legends with his culinary expertise from running his family’s business, the famed and James Beard award-winning Beaumont Inn. He was originally known for his high-proof, robust Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon and Rye Whiskey blends, a brand he relaunched in 2014 from his great-great grandfather, C.M. Dedman, after it went dark in 1916 around the time of Prohibition.

For more information, visit https://2xowhiskey.com/french-oak/.