15 Stars 15 Stars Fine Aged First West Straight Rye Whiskey (Batch 1) 750 ml

15 Stars First West Straight Rye Whiskey (Batch 1) blends three straight ryes aged six, seven, and eight years, sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee and married into a single limited release. The extra age shows: this is a rye that trades raw spice for complexity, opening on florals, dried fruit, and warm baking spice. The palate layers dried apricot, ginger, and cinnamon over green tea and lavender, with dark cocoa, honey, and a whisper of tobacco underneath. A long finish balances light caramel against ground pepper and lingering rye. Blended by 15 Stars, it rewards a neat pour and a little patience in the glass. Save this one for the drinker who wants an older, contemplative rye rather than a mixing bottle.

How to drink 15 Stars First West Straight Rye Whiskey (Batch 1)

The lavender and green tea notes make it a good candidate for pairing with something equally floral, like a piece of shortbread or a plate of dried apricots, rather than the usual dark chocolate. Pour it into a tulip glass and give it a few minutes of air before tasting — a blend this layered opens up in stages.

RyeMash bill: 95% rye · 5% malted barley · New charred American oak · West Virginia