{"product_id":"2xo-gem-of-kentucky-single-barrel-bourbon","title":"2XO Gem of Kentucky Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne barrel per bottle, and the number's on the front.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGem of Kentucky is Dixon Dedman's single-barrel line. He takes his high-rye bourbon (35% rye), gives it up to a year in a second barrel of new charred oak at char #3 or #4, then bottles each barrel on its own at 108 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle barrel means no blending to even things out. Every barrel tastes a little different, and the barrel number is printed on the front label so you know which one you've got. Dedman says some come out sweet, with chocolate, cinnamon, and toasted marshmallow. Others go savory: dark red fruit, nutmeg, black pepper. What they share, in his words, is that they're \"big, rich, viscous, heavy on the palate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black glass was on purpose. \"I didn't want it to look like any other whiskey bottle on the shelf,\" he said when it launched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery barrel is different. Dedman's notes cover both directions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweeter barrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e chocolate, cinnamon, toasted marshmallow, baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSavory barrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark red fruit, nutmeg, black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy, viscous mouthfeel, sweetness balanced by rye spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine: 2XO Gem of Kentucky (single barrel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bill: High-rye bourbon, 35% rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond barrel: Up to one year in new charred oak, char #3 or #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof \/ ABV: 108 proof \/ 54%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle: Black glass, barrel number on the front label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlender: Dixon Dedman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoured by Bourbon-of-the-Month Club Enthusiast members in September 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich barrel will I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarrel numbers vary bottle to bottle and we can't pick one for you. The number is on the front label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between single barrel and small batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall batch blends a handful of barrels together for a consistent flavor. Single barrel bottles one barrel by itself, so each release tastes a little different from the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the bottle black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedman wanted it to stand out on a shelf. The glass is black, but the whiskey inside is a regular deep amber.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2XO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67682225782938,"sku":"VWS200429288","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/files\/2xo-gem-of-kentucky-home-bar-barrel-02_12b24696-be3e-46bf-a335-a55e2c1be7b0.jpg?v=1791922378","url":"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/products\/2xo-gem-of-kentucky-single-barrel-bourbon","provider":"PourMore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}