A little background

Founded by father son duo Rick and Ricky Johnson, 15 Stars is committed to crafting the very finest aged whiskey to help consumers celebrate special moments. According to 15 Stars, they spare no expense or effort in their pursuit for great whiskey and only bottle products that meet their highest standards. 15 Stars is a toast to Kentucky as the 15th State and a pledge to honor the craftsmen of early Kentucky into the creation of their fine aged whiskey. 15 Stars Platinum is a blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskey from America’s First West (Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee) aged 18, 15, and 10 Years. This limited release is bottled at 98 Proof and carries a retail price of around $280 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Chocolate, oak, egg yoke, marmalade, orange cream, black tea, camphor, orange tootsie pop, and oak.

Palate

Cinnamon, dried cherries, egg yoke, honeycomb, baking spice, and barrel char.

Finish

Leather, cinnamon, sweet chewing tobacco, sweet milk chocolate, and a hint of funky old whiskey.

In closing

15 Stars Platinum is nothing short of an outstanding Bourbon. The nose is a stand-out home run and one of this bottle’s best attributes. However, that’s not to diminish the palate and finish, because those are both amazing as well. A great mouth feel full of rich dark notes followed by a long and delicious finish. Chocolate, tobacco, orange citrus, leather, funk. 15 Stars Platinum has it all. Treat yourself, you won’t be disappointed. NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of 15 Stars. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.