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 Triple Cask is a blend of 16 & 8 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in Cognac, Port, and Rum casks. This limited release is bottled at 105 Proof and carries a price of $179 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Muted lemon and orange citrus, egg yoke custard, stone fruit, molasses, and a touch of cherry.

Palate

Honey, lemon, apricots, leather, raspberry, milk chocolate, cherry, grapes, cinnamon, walnut, and cola

Finish

Sweet and fruity with notes of, brown sugar, almond, molasses, cinnamon, and cocoa

In closing

15 Stars Triple Cask is nothing short of delicious. To no surprise, the cognac, port, and rum finishing delivered a bourbon that is rich with sweet fruity flavors. However, it doesn’t stop there. Throughout the tasting experience, more complex notes of cinnamon, leather, chocolate, molasses, and cola come through. This bourbon evolves and the longer you sip it, the more interesting notes you’ll find. 15 Stars did an incredible job triple cask finishing this bourbon to create a unique experience I think anyone would enjoy!

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.