15 STARS Debuts Single Barrel Program, Offering Exclusive Access to Its Award-Winning Bourbon Portfolio

15 STARS Single Barrel Program Launches With 6- to 10-Year-Old First West Bourbons

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (November 4, 2026) – 15 STARS, award-winning Kentucky bourbon brand, announces the launch of its new single barrel program, debuting under its First West line. The initial releases feature 6- to 10-year-old Kentucky bourbons, available for exclusive selection by retailers, restaurants and private groups.

The program offers access to the diverse selection of aged Kentucky-distilled whiskey assembled by 15 STARS to create its award-winning portfolio. The collection spans a range of mash bills, ages, cooperages and maturation, including bourbons with rye and wheat flavoring grains, as well as a growing inventory of proprietary heirloom-corn bourbons distilled by 15 STARS.

Through the program, participants will experience a guided tasting of barrels carefully preselected by 15 STARS before choosing the expression that best suits their palate and customers. Each selection offers our retail partners and bourbon groups an exclusive, limited-quantity bourbon that will never be available again.

“We believe every barrel plays an important role in creating our award-winning blends, but a rare few possess the character to stand on their own,” said Rick Johnson, co-founder of 15 STARS. “Through our single barrel program, we're able to showcase these exceptional barrels and give whiskey enthusiasts the opportunity to experience what makes each one truly unique.”

The first single barrel releases will be presented in First West's distinctive antique blue bottle design, inspired by the earliest Kentucky-made glass bottles used for bourbon. Each selection will be bottled at cask proof with minimal filtration to remove only barrel char, preserving the whiskey's individual character.

The 15 STARS single barrel program is rolling out through select private barrel partners, with additional opportunities planned as the program expands.

For more information about the 15 STARS single barrel program or to inquire about private barrel selections, visit 15STARS.com and fill out the contact form.

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About 15 STARS Portfolio

15 STARS crafts award-winning bourbons of character and depth. The brand is recognized for patiently and meticulously crafting exceptional bourbons by using proprietary methods of blending, flavor proofing, processing and finishing which results in bourbons of exceptional complexity.

The 15 STARS portfolio of brands includes 15 STARS, First West, and Kentucke County. Each expression celebrates the shared origins of early Kentucky, bourbon and America. The brand has received over 200 of the world’s most coveted whiskey awards including an unprecedented 33 best in class or finalist recognitions. 15 STARS distills over a dozen different mash bills in Bardstown, KY, including many proprietary heirloom corn varieties including black, red, white, and blue heritage corn. Additionally, 15 STARS maintains a museum of historical artifacts which document the craftsmanship and pioneering spirit of the birthplace of bourbon which inspires every 15 STARS release. For more information visit 15STARS.com or follow on social @15STARSbourbon.