15 STARS announced the expansion of its fine-aged bourbon whiskey portfolio with the limited release of its Platinum expression. Beginning July 19, the Platinum release will be available in select retailers in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia, and Louisiana, as well as online through 15STARS.com.

Platinum, bottled at 98 proof, is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys from America’s “First West” aged 18, 15, and 10 years. 15 STARS combines the craftsmanship of early Kentucky distillers and their tradition of excellence with innovative and creative blending, aging and finishing techniques to produce today’s finest aged whiskeys. 

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 of the United States. 

Before the Platinum expression hits shelves, it has already received numerous awards from international and national spirits competitions including, Platinum in the 2023 ASCOT Awards, a 95 Point Gold Rating at the 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition, Gold in the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Double Gold in the 2023 SIP Awards and Gold in 2023 John Barleycorn Awards. 

As with each limited release from 15 STARS, every bottle is topped with a classic metal stopper, inspired by the first U.S. coinage which displayed 15 stars representing Kentucky as the 15th state. Engraved by the American artisan, Robert Scot, the design on the metal stopper represents the historic craftsmanship of early America that has stood the test of time. 

In 1795, the Commonwealth of Kentucky was recognized as the 15th state on the second U.S. flag, which displayed 15 stars and 15 stripes. The historic 15-star flag represents a time in Kentucky’s history when highly talented craftsmen were at work as gunsmiths, furniture makers, silversmiths, artists, and distillers.  Since then, Kentucky distillers have strived to craft the very finest bourbon whiskey. This newest aged bourbon, Platinum, honors and continues that tradition.

15 Stars Platinum has an SRP of $279.99. For more information visit 15STARS.com.