The new expression combines 9- and 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbons, finished in tawny, white, and ruby port barrels to create a complex, layered tasting experience.
Fast Facts about 15 STARS Three Ports Bourbon:
- Style: Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- Mashbill: Not disclosed.
- Proof: 103 (51.5% ABV)
- Age: Blend of 9 & 15 Year
- Price: $179
- Availability: Limited Release
- Nose: The nose is a fruit medley featuring concord grape, plum, blueberry, honeysuckle, vanilla extract, and dried fruit aromas of apple, banana, pear and peach. These fruit notes are balanced by an ever-present background of baking spice, and seasoned oak.
- Palate: Sugary notes of blackberry, dates, pineapple juice, golden raisin, and meringue introduce the whiskey to the palate, complemented by an incredibly viscous and creamy mouthfeel. Cinnamon, fresh wood, and light ground pepper calm the rush of sweetness.
- Finish: The finish is introduced by notes of mixed berries and fruit cake while grape, plum, and old oak carry on, completing the sip with a lasting finish.
Full Details on 15 STARS Three Ports Bourbon:
15 STARS has unveiled its latest release, the 15 STARS Three Ports Fine-Aged Bourbon. This innovative blend, which combines 9- and 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons, is finished in three different port casks: tawny, white, and ruby. The result is a complex, multi-layered bourbon that offers a unique tasting experience. Available at select retailers and online at 15STARS.com, the limited-time release is priced at $179 MSRP and bottled at 103 proof.
Ricky Johnson, co-founder of 15 STARS, remarked, “Three Ports is a bold step forward in bourbon innovation. By blending these fine-aged bourbons and finishing them in three distinct port casks, we’ve created a spirit that delivers a depth of flavor and sophistication unlike anything else on the market.” This marks the brand’s first release of 2025.
According to the brand, 15 STARS Three Ports Fine-Aged Bourbon features a rich nose with aromas of concord grape, plum, blueberry, honeysuckle, vanilla extract, and dried fruit, including apple, banana, pear, and peach. The bouquet is balanced with hints of baking spice and seasoned oak. On the palate, the bourbon reveals flavors of blackberry, dates, pineapple juice, golden raisin, and meringue, evolving into cinnamon, fresh wood, and light ground pepper. The finish offers lingering notes of mixed berries, fruit cake, grape, plum, and aged oak.
This limited-edition release is a premium offering that looks to redefine bourbon blending. With its innovative cask finishes and carefully aged components, it provides bourbon collectors and connoisseurs with a sophisticated addition to their collections.
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