A bottle of 15 STARS First West Explorer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by 15 Stars, with a blue label, gold text, explorer illustrations, and details about its baby black corn mash bill.

15 STARS First West Explorer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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15 STARS First West Explorer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a milestone release from 15 STARS, marking the fourth expression in the First West Collection and the brand’s first bourbon crafted entirely from 100% in-house distilled whiskey. This limited release continues the brand’s tribute to Kentucky, early American frontier history, and the birthplace of bourbon.

This distinctive Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a blend of 5- and 6-year-old bourbons made with a four-grain recipe that includes rye, wheat, malted barley, proprietary baby black corn, and yellow corn. Bottled at 95 proof, it offers a rich, balanced, and approachable profile with layered sweetness, spice, fruit, and oak.

Presented in the signature blue First West bottle, First West Explorer is ideal for bourbon collectors, whiskey enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a unique American whiskey release with a compelling grain story and refined sipping character.

Key Features

  • Fourth release in the 15 STARS First West Collection
  • First 15 STARS bourbon made with 100% in-house distilled whiskey
  • Blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbons aged 5 and 6 years
  • Four-grain bourbon profile with baby black corn and yellow corn
  • Flavor Proofed™ to 95 proof
  • 47.5% ABV / 750mL bottle
  • Limited release bourbon whiskey
  • Great for collectors, gifting, and premium sipping

Tasting Notes

Nose: Cherry, banana pudding, vanilla wafers, meringue, fresh wood, and tobacco
Palate: Pear, raisin, sugar, baking spice, herbal tea, cigar box, and seasoned oak
Finish: Orange citrus, white pepper, fresh wood, and lingering oak spice

How to Enjoy

Sip neat to appreciate the bourbon’s fruit, spice, and oak complexity. Add a few drops of water to open up the sweeter grain notes and softer oak tones. It also pairs beautifully with smoked meats, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, or a premium cigar.

FAQ

What makes 15 STARS First West Explorer unique?
It is the brand’s first bourbon made entirely from 15 STARS in-house distilled whiskey and features a proprietary baby black corn mashbill.

How old is this bourbon?
It is a blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbons aged 5 and 6 years.

What proof is First West Explorer?
It is bottled at 95 proof, or 47.5% ABV.

Is this part of a series?
Yes. It is the fourth release in the 15 STARS First West Collection.
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