Blending Bourbon

What are the best combinations for food and bourbon? With all the choices out there, how do you choose what goes well with your favorite whiskey? In this episode of Blending Bourbon, Dixon and David share their experiences of what foods go well with their favorite blends and why it's all about the entire memorable experiences and there's no such thing as muddying the palette.    Check out Proof Wh...

Kentucky, the land of bourbon, bluegrass and horse racing. In this episode, David meets up with Dixon live and in person. Join us as David takes you on an adventure through bourbon country as he explores some of the best distilleries in the state. Learn the recent history of bourbon and the relationships it's helping forge. It's a Kentucky Bourbon Adventure that these two surely won't forget! Chec...

What are some of the supply issues bourbon blenders run into? How do you pivot when trying to create a unique blend when what you need isn't available? Bourbon blenders may find themselves in tricky situations with supply issues, making it difficult to come up with new and bold blends. But no matter the problem, these mixologists must remain creative; creating a unique blend despite an apparent la...

Ah, the holidays – the time of year we gather with family and friends to celebrate, while giving thanks and exchanging gifts. But if there's one thing that can be a real challenge around this time of year, it's distribution for whiskey brands. In October, November, and December, those coveted 'whiskey gems' can be hard to come by, making it difficult for brands to increase their visibility and awa...

What's next for Golden Sheaf and 2XO Whiskey? Dixon Dedman's 2XO Whiskey Phoenix Blend is in stores now and David Mark Young is gearing up to start bottling his latest bourbon blend. In this episode, David and Dixon discuss the process of creating a new whiskey blend, from experimentation to bottling. They talk about the importance of tradition and innovation in whiskey-making, and why blending is...

How do you blend bourbon? Dixon Dedman puts David Mark Young's taste testing skill through the wringer as he shares the five different elements and samples that go into a 2XO blend. David deconstructs what makes the 2XO Whiskey The Phoenix Blend bourbon. He begins by testing the bourbon for its aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel. By carefully assessing each of these elements, David is able to get a clea...

What does it take to launch a bourbon brand? What are some of the trials and tribulations? There is a lot of pleasure and joy along with some hardships and failures. In this episode, David and Dixon share how road weary and taxing launching a bourbon brand can be. From lessons learned and the hard pills that have to be swallowed to reaching that blend that is near perfect. Blending Bourbon is a Go...

What makes creating a bourbon brand successful? What kind of impact does it have on family life? Dixon Dedman, David Mark Young, and Michael Paladini are all bourbon experts who have extensive experience in creating successful bourbon brands. In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the process of creating a bourbon brand, the importance of family life and support systems, and the infrastru...

What are the struggles of launching a brand? When you put yourself and your label out there how do you handle the feedback? In this episode Dixon and David talk about what it's like launching a brand. Dixon tells us what he thinks was the best whiskey at the Omaha Whiskey Festival and David talks about the feedback from launching Golden Sheaf blends.    Blending Bourbon is a Golden Sheaf podcast....

Why did Dixon Dedman leave Kentucky Owl? What transpired? What inspired his new brand, 2XO? Hear it straight from Dixon himself. Dixon Dedman talks about what happened and why he left Kentucky Owl. Everything from when he wanted to be done and what he missed about the old days with Kentucky Owl.  Blending Bourbon is a Golden Sheaf podcast.

This is not your typical bourbon podcast. Dixon Dedman (Infamous Bourbon Icon & Part-Time Chicken Frying Busboy) joins David Mark Young (Award Winning Blender & 10 Time 'Best Hair of Omaha' Winner) to give you a look at the Whiskey Industry you've never seen.  What got them into Whiskey? Who were they before they found whiskey? What can we expect in upcoming episodes? Dixon and David kick things o...