15 Stars Package

"15 STARS Triple Cask Bottle #1, Batch #1, cask finished bourbon crafted from two fine aged Kentucky bourbons blended and finished in French Cognac, Jamaican Rum, and Tawney Port casks. All three cask finished bourbons were blended again to achieve optimal, unique & complex flavors. Bottled at 16&8 years old, the blend was “flavor proofed” to 105 for an outstanding neat drinking experience. Each bourbon in this blend complements each other and support the added depth which the barrel finishes bring to the mix. 15 STARS Timeless Reserve 14 YO bourbon, Bottle #11, the lowest number publicly available of this first limited release bourbon as the first 10 bottles remain in the family. This bourbon is a blend of two very fine aged Kentucky bourbons, one 14 years old and one 15 years old. This limited release of only 1650 bottles was one of three finalists for Best-in-Class Straight Bourbon at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Recognized with 6 gold and platinum awards from the most distinguished spirits competitions in the world. Each of the Kentucky straight bourbons married together in this bottle bring depth and complexity, but together become sublime. Bottled at 103 proof, this bourbon has fine notes of butterscotch and maple highlighted by roasted nuts and tobacco on the nose. The palate picks up dark chocolate and molasses complementing cream and vanilla. The finish is long with the dark chocolate carrying over from the palate with notes of oak, coffee, and hazelnut. Included is a rare original map of “Kentucky and the Adjoining Territories” engraved by J Russel and printed by H. D. Symonds in 1794, identifying the geography of what was then known as the “The West”. Per the Flag Act of 1794, the second US flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes became the official flag of the US. At the time KY was the only state west of the Appalachian Mountains and the US had two official territories also west of the Appalachians, the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio (now IN, OH, IL, MI, and WI) and the Territory South of the River Ohio (now TN). The map displays KY near its inception and is part of the rich history of the first western state which has been most respected for its long history of excellence in distilling. Also included is a sterling silver julip cup with the barrel beaker design produced by famed Lexington KY silversmith Asa Blanchard who began working in Lexington in 1806. This solid sterling silver barrel beaker is produced by Lexington Silver and celebrates KY’s great history of inspired artisanship and craftsmanship. 15 STARS is inspired by the craftsmen and artisans of early KY and is guided by the artisan traditions of early KY as they produce fine aged bourbon today. 15 STARS Fine Aged Bourbon