BARDSTOWN, Ky. (March 10, 2025) – The award-winning 15 STARS is proud to announce the release of 15 STARS Three Ports Fine-Aged Bourbon, a limited-time innovative blend that has never previously been made. This extraordinary expression combines 9- and 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons, finished in tawny, white, and ruby port barrels to create a complex, layered tasting experience. Beginning today, the new Three Ports release will be available at select retailers nationwide and online at 15STARS.com.
“Three Ports is a bold step forward in bourbon innovation,” said Ricky Johnson, co-founder of 15 STARS. “By blending these fine-aged bourbons and finishing them in three distinct port casks, we’ve created a spirit that delivers a depth of flavor and sophistication unlike anything else on the market. We’re thrilled to introduce this one-of-a-kind release as our first launch of 2025.”
Bottled at 103 proof, 15 STARS Three Ports Fine-Aged Bourbon presents a richly nuanced nose, leading with fruity aromas of concord grape, plum, and blueberry, alongside honeysuckle, vanilla extract, and dried fruit notes of apple, banana, pear, and peach. The well-balanced bouquet is underscored by hints of baking spice and seasoned oak.
On the palate, an indulgent mouthfeel highlights blackberry, dates, pineapple juice, golden raisin, and meringue, followed by a smooth yet complex evolution into cinnamon, fresh wood, and light ground pepper, tempering the initial sweetness. The finish lingers beautifully with notes of mixed berries, fruit cake, grape, plum, and aged oak, leaving a lasting impression of depth and refinement.
Three Ports Fine-Aged Bourbon – Aged 9 and 15 Years ($179 MSRP / 103 Proof)
- Nose: The nose is a fruit medley featuring concord grape, plum, blueberry, honeysuckle, vanilla extract, and dried fruit aromas of apple, banana, pear and peach. These fruit notes are balanced by an ever-present background of baking spice, and seasoned oak.
- Palate: Sugary notes of blackberry, dates, pineapple juice, golden raisin, and meringue introduce the whiskey to the palate, complemented by an incredibly viscous and creamy mouthfeel. Cinnamon, fresh wood, and light ground pepper calm the rush of sweetness.
- Finish: The finish is introduced by notes of mixed berries and fruit cake while grape, plum, and old oak carry on, completing the sip with a lasting finish.
With its meticulous craftsmanship and innovative flavor proofing, 15 STARS Three Ports Fine-Aged Bourbon redefines what’s possible in bourbon blending, offering collectors and connoisseurs a truly unique addition to their spirits collection.
About 15 STARS
15 STARS Fine Aged Bourbon crafts award-winning whiskey with a singular focus on creating luxury blends from their exclusive high-aged whiskey stocks. Founded by father and son artisan blenders, Rick and Ricky Johnson, the brand has received over 100 of the world’s most coveted whiskey awards since its debut in 2022, including many “best in class” awards. To add extra flavor, 15 STARS distills over a dozen different whiskey mash bills in Bardstown, KY, some of which include unique specialty heirloom corn (black, red, white, and blue) that the family grows for its gourmet specialty popcorn business, Black Jewell Popcorn. The 15 STARS portfolio of limited-release fine-aged bourbon is now available in 28 states, as well as online at 15STARS.com. The name 15 STARS pays homage to Kentucky as the 15th state with Kentucky’s recognition on the second US flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes which was authorized by President George Washington in 1795. For more information visit 15STARS.com.
