2XO The Phoenix Blend

Rich, sweet, high proof of goodness,

Nose of spicy oak with dark fruits and red apple. The palate is definitely rye. Barrel spices, pepper and more oak with a long but smooth finish. Unique and entertaining.

The rye definitely comes through with flying colors. The additional oak aging somewhat softens the spice, and adds a drier and more wood forward tonality. Butterscotch, light vanilla, caramel and dark rye toast flavors all play well together, melding into a solid whiskey. The finish is quite long, with a lot of wood coming out on the palate at the end. A definite sipping whiskey, it opens up into a softer version with some lighter baking spice notes when enjoyed with a large cube of ice. We look forward to trying Dixon’s upcoming releases.