15 Stars Timeless Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon

Disclosure: the sample for this review was provided at no cost. Our tasting notes and score are our own.

15 Stars Timeless Reserve 13 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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 Timeless Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon is a blend of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey that’s been aged for at least 13 years. This age statement is an update from the previous Timeless Reserve, a 14-Year-Old bourbon. 15 Stars Timeless Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon is limited to 1,800 bottles, carries a retail price of $280 USD and is bottled at 103 proof.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Gold

Nose

Caramel, maple syrup, orange peel, peanut M&M’s, leather, blacksmith shop, apple cider, birch beer, and oak.

Palate

Candied lemon, molasses, oak, dried orange, and cinnamon.

Finish

Chocolate, leather, raisins, cinnamon, and drying oak.

In closing

15 Stars Timeless Reserve 13 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a satisfying return to classic bourbon roots. Its complex nose blends caramel, maple syrup, and orange peel with distinctive notes of leather, apple cider, and oak. On the palate, a sweet start of candied lemon and molasses gives way to pronounced oak and a hint of spice. The medium-length finish lingers with chocolate, leather, and a touch of drying oak, making this a solid choice for those who appreciate a mature, oak-heavy profile. While $280 is a steep price, this bottle offers a timeless experience in a market crowded with finished whiskeys—an indulgence worth the splurge for true bourbon lovers.
 

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.

15 Stars Timeless Reserve 13 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

103 Proof

9.0 Outstanding
  • Nose 9.0
  • Palate 9.1
  • Finish 9.1
  • Complexity 9.1
  • Value 8.5

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