Dixon Dedman: The Man Behind The Bottle
· 53 min · Episode 293
Episode Dixon Dedman: The Man Behind The Bottle
What makes a bottle worth remembering? For Dixon Dedman, the answer starts with the people who share it.
The master blender behind 2XO joins Mick Hunt for a conversation about bourbon, hospitality, creative conviction, and the legacy he hopes to leave his children. Dixon explains how his family's hospitality roots shaped his purpose, why blending requires more than mixing percentages, and how he approaches mouthfeel, maturation, and secondary oak exposure.
Mick also tastes Rapper's Delight during the conversation, and Dixon shares the story of a father and son celebrating a new generation with a bottle of Kentucky Owl. That moment brings the conversation back to his because: making something that becomes part of another person's meaningful experience.
In this episode:
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How hospitality shaped Dixon's purpose and approach to bourbon
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The challenge of reproducing a small sample blend at barrel scale
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Why creative conviction matters when developing a whiskey
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His focus on mouthfeel, viscosity, and the overall drinking experience
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The personal connections that matter beyond awards and ratings
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His hope that the next generation will carry the family legacy forward
Listen for the lesson that travels beyond bourbon: exceeding expectations can turn a product or service into a moment someone remembers.
• Chapters • 00:00 A moment beyond selling bottles • 00:40 Meet Dixon Dedman • 03:06 What is your because? • 07:30 Moments, memories, and personal connection • 10:07 Unplugged Truth: the craft of blending • 15:20 Putting a personal mark on whiskey • 19:27 Hot Takes: tasting Rapper's Delight • 22:01 Mouthfeel and the drinking experience • 35:00 The Room: a toast to three generations • 39:29 2XO and the recorded plans discussed • 42:20 Unplugged 5 • 46:08 The legacy Dixon hopes to leave • 48:08 Closing reflections
Follow Mick Unplugged for more conversations about purpose, leadership, and the because behind the work.
Connect & Discover Dixon Dedman:
Instagram: @dixon_dedman
LinkedIn: @dixon_dedman
X: @dixon_dedman
Website: 2xowhiskey.com
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Links in the notes 12
- https://www.instagram.com/dixon_dedman/?hl=en
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixon-dedman-4723b52b/?isSelfProfile=false
- https://x.com/dixon_dedman
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- https://open.spotify.com/show/2cUp7JRzkVqunYmD2ENe4g?si=786eadd702b14c01
- https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/
- https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/
- https://www.youtube.com/@MickUnpluggedPodcast
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/id1731755953
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