92Excellent
2XO Gem of Kentucky Barrel #161
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Distiller
Undisclosed
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Bottler
2XO
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ABV
54%
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Age
NAS
- Price $200+
2XO Gem of Kentucky Barrel #161 is a double-barreled single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Dixon Dedman's 2XO brand. It uses a high-rye mash bill with 35% rye and undergoes a secondary aging process in new charred oak barrels with varying char levels for up to one year. It's bottled at 54% ABV and retails for around $200.
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Aggregated Reviews
- Raided Score: 91
- Whisky Advocate
- Sweet on the palate but balanced. It carries its proof well, with good length and sweetness, anchored by earthiness and oak.
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- Raided Score: 93
- Wine Enthusiast
- The exceedingly long finish offers dried cherry and puckery plum skin, winding into a cinnamon and cayenne glow.
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