Two new whiskeys from award-winning 15 STARS will hit shelves in Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee beginning March 6: Triple Cask and First West Rye.

The Triple Cask release is a blend of two Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys bottled at 105 proof and finished in cognac, port, and rum casks, with one whiskey aged 16 years and the other 8 years old. This blend of two bourbons, one fully mature and the other significantly aged, creates a flavorful mix to which the three cask finishes add additional rich barrel notes.

First West Rye is a select blend of straight rye whiskeys aged 8, 7, and 6 years and bottled at 105 proof. This whiskey showcases distilling from America’s “First West”, which in 1795 was centered on Kentucky, the first state west of the Appalachians, and included the Northwest and Southwest Territories.

These new releases also feature 15 STARS classic metal stoppers, inspired by the first U.S. coinage which displayed 15 stars representing Kentucky as the 15^th state. The designs used on the metal stopper were first created by the American artisan Robert Scot and serve as a nod to the historic craftsmanship of early America that has stood the test of time.

“We look forward to seeing how whiskey lovers respond to these new additions which continue to demonstrate our creative blending and flavor-proofing techniques,” said Ricky Johnson, 15 STARS co-founder.

Triple Cask has an SRP of $179, while First West Rye is priced at $89 SRP.

Started by father and son entrepreneurs Rick and Ricky Johnson, 15 STARS is a tribute to more than 225 years of Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship and pays homage to Kentucky, America’s 15th state. Future releases will incorporate innovative grains while still following the founders’ low barrel entry proof, creative blending, and flavor-proofing techniques. 15 STARS distills and bottles at Bardstown Bourbon Company in Bardstown Kentucky.

For more information visit 15STARS.com.