15 STARS, an award-winning whiskey brand, has just introduced two exciting new products: the Three Kings Fine-Aged Whiskey and the 13 Year Old Timeless Reserve Fine-Aged Bourbon. Both expressions are now available for purchase at select retailers across the country and online at 15STARS.com.
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Three Kings Fine-Aged Whiskey
The standout release, Three Kings Fine-Aged Whiskey, is a groundbreaking blend of wheat, rye, and bourbon whiskeys, aged for 11 and 15 years. Co-founder Ricky Johnson proudly stated, "We believe with the release of Three Kings that this is the first time someone has ever crafted a blend like this—balancing these three whiskeys together."
Bottled at 107 Proof, Three Kings offers a rich and complex flavor profile. On the nose, it combines the scents of baking spices and ripe fruits such as peach, fig, and plum, with a hint of ground pepper from the rye. The palate opens with the sweetness of persimmon pudding and candied fruit, balanced by vanilla and nutmeg, and transitions to toasted oak. The finish lingers with notes of dark fruit, honey, cocoa bean, and seasoned oak, providing a deep and lasting impression.
13 Year Old Timeless Reserve Fine-Aged Bourbon
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Alongside Three Kings, 15 STARS is also releasing an updated version of their debut Timeless Reserve expression. The new 13 Year Old Timeless Reserve Fine-Aged Bourbon blends 13 and 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys and is bottled at 103 Proof. This expression is a reimagined version of their initial release, which gained significant recognition, including being a Best in Class finalist at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2022 and featuring in Fred Minnick’s Top 100 Whiskeys of 2022.
The 13 Year Old Timeless Reserve features a nose rich with caramel, vanilla bean, cherry, and an herbal depth from roasted peanuts, dried tobacco leaves, sassafras, and old wood. The palate delivers creamy sweetness from vanilla extract and molasses, complemented by fruity notes of orange, apple, and dried banana, underpinned by strong flavors of oak and leather. The finish is mature and sophisticated, with enduring notes of caramel, leather, dark chocolate, and seasoned oak.
Availability and Pricing
Both of these exceptional whiskeys are available starting today. The Three Kings Fine-Aged Whiskey is priced at $179, while the 13 Year Old Timeless Reserve Fine-Aged Bourbon is available for $279. Buy them here.
Ricky Johnson emphasized the brand’s commitment to innovation, saying, "The Three Kings expression truly exemplifies what we strive to accomplish as a brand—always innovating and thinking out of the box to create the very best tasting whiskey we can for enthusiasts across the country." He also expressed excitement about revisiting the Timeless Reserve with the updated age statement, reflecting on its lasting popularity since the brand's debut.
Whiskey enthusiasts can now enjoy these meticulously crafted expressions, each offering a unique and rich tasting experience that showcases the expertise and creativity of 15 STARS.
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About 15 STARS
Founded by the entrepreneurial duo of Rick and Ricky Johnson, 15 STARS stands as a tribute to over two centuries of Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship, honoring the legacy of Kentucky, the 15th state of America. Enthusiasts of bourbon can discover their curated selection of limited-release fine-aged bourbon whiskies at exclusive retail outlets and esteemed dining establishments spanning Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Massachusetts, Oregon, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Nebraska. Additionally, their offerings are accessible online via 15STARS.com.
As they look towards the future, 15 STARS aims to innovate by incorporating unique grains while maintaining the founders' principles of low barrel entry proof, inventive blending, and meticulous flavor-proofing techniques. All distillation and bottling processes take place at Bardstown Bourbon Company, nestled in the heart of Bardstown, Kentucky.
