2XO Sneakerhead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
2XO The Sneakerhead Blend is a bold, stylish bourbon that blends rich wood influence with lively rye spice. It’s crafted with visual flair and collector appeal—but underneath the aesthetics is a serious sipping whiskey with depth, character, and a long peppery finish.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Created by the bourbon-blending team at 2XO (led by blender Dixon Dedman), The Sneakerhead Blend is part of their “Icon Series”—limited-edition, small-batch bourbon blends inspired by cultural themes (in this case, sneaker culture). The bourbon uses a dual mash-bill approach: one high-rye mash (around 35 % rye) and one moderate-rye mash (around 18 % rye). The high-rye portion then receives extra oak exposure (double-barrelled into new charred oak barrels, char levels #3 and #4) for added depth. The result is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at approximately 104 proof (~52% ABV), with an age-statement not specified (NAS) yet meeting straight bourbon standards.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Starts with vanilla, banana bread, and toasted oak. As it opens, you pick up cinnamon, clove, allspice, and cedar wood. The oak influence is tangible but balanced by fruit and spice.
Palate: Rich and dynamic. Caramel and cherry notes surface alongside toasted wood, then cinnamon and white pepper steps forward. There’s depth—maraschino cherry, fudge, espresso bean—that interplay with the rye spice and oak char.
Finish: Long and peppery. Notes of orange chocolate (think dark chocolate + orange rind), leather, toasted wood, and dry oak linger with a steady warmth.
Quick Overview
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Expression Name | The Sneakerhead Blend |
| Brand | 2XO (Two Times Oak) |
| ABV / Proof | Approx. 52% ABV / 104 proof |
| Origin / Region | Kentucky, USA |
| Mash Bills | ~35% rye high-rye + ~18% rye moderate-rye |
| Production Style | Double-barrelled (extra oak exposure) |
| Aromas & Flavors | Vanilla, banana bread, toasted oak, cherry, cinnamon, white pepper, leather, orange chocolate |
| Style / Identity | Limited-edition bourbon with oak depth, rye spice, and collector appeal |
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Description
2XO The Sneakerhead Blend is a bold, stylish bourbon that blends rich wood influence with lively rye spice. It’s crafted with visual flair and collector appeal—but underneath the aesthetics is a serious sipping whiskey with depth, character, and a long peppery finish.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Created by the bourbon-blending team at 2XO (led by blender Dixon Dedman), The Sneakerhead Blend is part of their “Icon Series”—limited-edition, small-batch bourbon blends inspired by cultural themes (in this case, sneaker culture). The bourbon uses a dual mash-bill approach: one high-rye mash (around 35 % rye) and one moderate-rye mash (around 18 % rye). The high-rye portion then receives extra oak exposure (double-barrelled into new charred oak barrels, char levels #3 and #4) for added depth. The result is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at approximately 104 proof (~52% ABV), with an age-statement not specified (NAS) yet meeting straight bourbon standards.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Starts with vanilla, banana bread, and toasted oak. As it opens, you pick up cinnamon, clove, allspice, and cedar wood. The oak influence is tangible but balanced by fruit and spice.
Palate: Rich and dynamic. Caramel and cherry notes surface alongside toasted wood, then cinnamon and white pepper steps forward. There’s depth—maraschino cherry, fudge, espresso bean—that interplay with the rye spice and oak char.
Finish: Long and peppery. Notes of orange chocolate (think dark chocolate + orange rind), leather, toasted wood, and dry oak linger with a steady warmth.
Quick Overview
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Expression Name | The Sneakerhead Blend |
| Brand | 2XO (Two Times Oak) |
| ABV / Proof | Approx. 52% ABV / 104 proof |
| Origin / Region | Kentucky, USA |
| Mash Bills | ~35% rye high-rye + ~18% rye moderate-rye |
| Production Style | Double-barrelled (extra oak exposure) |
| Aromas & Flavors | Vanilla, banana bread, toasted oak, cherry, cinnamon, white pepper, leather, orange chocolate |
| Style / Identity | Limited-edition bourbon with oak depth, rye spice, and collector appeal |
