15 STARS tells BourbonBlog.com they are unveiling Founders Reserve Fine Aged Rye, a rare blend of straight rye whiskeys aged 14, 13, 9, and 8 years. Sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, this new limited release highlights the distiller’s commitment to craftsmanship, heritage, and innovative blending.
We recently were first to share this news with the whiskey world as Ricky and Ricky Johnson told us about it in the interview below.
“With Founders Reserve, we set out to create something extraordinary—combining aged rye mashbills from three whiskey-rich states into one seamless, complex expression,” Ricky Johnson, co-founder of 15 STARS tells us. “This release is a unique blend that is incredibly smooth and complex.”
Beginning today, Founders Reserve is available at select retailers nationwide and online at 15STARS.com for $139 (95 proof).
Founders Reserve Fine Aged Rye Details at a Glance:
Age Statement: 14, 13, 9, and 8 years
Proof: 95 (47.5% ABV)
MSRP: $139
Tasting Notes from 15 Stars
- Nose: Vanilla, honey, caramel, and floral notes open the bouquet, evolving into aromas of old cigar box, nutmeg, raspberry dark chocolate, and black cherry.
- Palate: Bright peach, honey, mandarin orange, caramel apple, sweet mint, and oak deliver an exceptionally smooth, approachable flavor.
- Finish: Layers of cherry, apricot caramel, licorice, mint, and tobacco lead into a long finish of honeycomb and oak.
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