{"product_id":"15-stars-first-west-explorer-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey","title":"15 STARS First West Explorer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e15 STARS First West Explorer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e100% in-house distilled whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e. This limited release continues the brand’s tribute to Kentucky, early American frontier history, and the birthplace of bourbon. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThis distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a blend of 5- and 6-year-old bourbons made with a four-grain recipe that includes rye, wheat, malted barley, proprietary \u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003ebaby black corn\u003c\/strong\u003e, and yellow corn. Bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e95 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a rich, balanced, and approachable profile with layered sweetness, spice, fruit, and oak. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003ePresented in the signature blue First West bottle, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eFirst West Explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"omktqu\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vmz313\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eFourth release in the 15 STARS First West Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m7siu5\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eFirst 15 STARS bourbon made with 100% in-house distilled whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5z9hen\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eBlend of Kentucky Straight Bourbons aged 5 and 6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y5jtt4\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eFour-grain bourbon profile with baby black corn and yellow corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pdaeak\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eFlavor Proofed™ to 95 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s92a0o\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e47.5% ABV \/ 750mL bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tbl5ny\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eLimited release bourbon whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o03xsg\" data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eGreat for collectors, gifting, and premium sipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"lz2ilz\" data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry, banana pudding, vanilla wafers, meringue, fresh wood, and tobacco\u003cbr data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear, raisin, sugar, baking spice, herbal tea, cigar box, and seasoned oak\u003cbr data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange citrus, white pepper, fresh wood, and lingering oak spice \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"62cpdm\" data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003eSip 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1mpc0g\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003eWhat makes 15 STARS First West Explorer unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003eIt is the brand’s first bourbon made entirely from 15 STARS in-house distilled whiskey and features a proprietary baby black corn mashbill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eHow old is this bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003eIt is a blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbons aged 5 and 6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eWhat proof is First West Explorer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eIt is bottled at 95 proof, or 47.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003eIs this part of a series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003eYes. 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