15 STARS Fine-Aged Bourbon debuted a limited-edition line honoring America’s 250th anniversary and the birthplace of bourbon, Kentucke County by 15 STARS. The new brand features two expressions, Kentucke County 12 Year-Old American Whiskey and Kentucke County 6 Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, both in commemorative, collectible bottles.

In 1776, the same year the American colonies declared their independence, Kentucke County was established as Virginia’s western frontier county. The region would later evolve into the Kentucke District, within which Bourbon County was created, and Bourbon whiskey was named. Kentucke County by 15 STARS revives the first naming of Kentucky that started it all.

“Bourbon, America and Kentucky all began together,” Ricky Johnson, co-founder of 15 STARS, said in a news release. “We carry the spirit and craftsmanship of early Kentucky in our bones and express it in every bottle, delivering the aged flavor of whiskeys often priced twice as high.”

Kentucke County 12 Year-Old American Whiskey ($57.99 MSRP / 90 Proof)

A blend of straight bourbon and American whiskey, distilled from a bourbon mash bill and aged 7 years in second-use oak before an additional 5 years in new charred oak.

Kentucke County Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Aged 6 years ($37.99 MSRP / 90 Proof)

A blend of two Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys each with a minimum age of 6 years. 

The two expressions offer all bourbon drinkers the chance to enjoy a premium age stated pour at a remarkably approachable price. For whiskey enthusiasts and collectors, the commemorative bottles offer a meaningful addition to the shelf paying tribute to the birthplace of bourbon while celebrating the 250th anniversary of America.

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About 15 STARS Portfolio

15 STARS Fine Aged Bourbon crafts award-winning whiskey from their exclusive and unique high-aged whiskey stocks. Founded by father and son master blenders Rick and Ricky Johnson, the brand has received over 200 of the world’s most coveted whiskey awards including numerous “best in class” recognitions. Always in pursuit of complexity and depth of flavor, 15 STARS distills over a dozen different mash bills in Bardstown, KY, some of which include proprietary heirloom corn varieties (black, red, white, and blue) that the family grows for its specialty popcorn business, Black Jewell Popcorn. The brand name 15 STARS pays homage to Kentucky as the 15th state from Kentucky’s recognition on the second US flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes which was authorized by the US Congress and President George Washington in 1795. For more information, visit 15STARS.com.