15 STARS will release First West Cigar Blend, a limited-edition bourbon blending 11- and 15-year-old straight bourbons finished in Cognac, Pedro Ximénez sherry and tawny port casks. The whiskey will be available for purchase beginning Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. Eastern for $79.99 per 750-milliliter bottle.
Bottled at 106 proof, the release is designed to complement a medium- to full-bodied cigar, pairing layered dark fruit, sweetness and seasoned oak with earthy tobacco notes.
The nose opens with deep plum, fresh pastry, brown sugar and baking spice. Old leather provides a steady foundation, while lighter citrus and banana notes emerge as the bourbon rests.
On the palate, jammy dark fruit, crisp pear and caramel deliver bold sweetness balanced by cracked pepper, cigar box and seasoned oak. The finish brings molasses, stewed plum and black cherry, complemented by earthy tobacco and charred oak.
First West Cigar Blend continues 15 STARS’ focus on blending and finishing aged bourbons to create distinctive whiskey releases. The brand, founded by father-and-son team Rick and Rick Johnson, emphasizes character, complexity and a connection to bourbon’s American heritage.
The limited release will be available through the brand’s website at 15stars.com, beginning Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. Eastern, while supplies last.
