15 STARS Fine Aged Bourbon crafts award-winning whiskey with a singular focus on creating luxury whiskey blends from their highly aged whiskey stocks. Founded by father and son artisan blenders, Rick and Ricky Johnson, the brand has received over 190 of the world’s most coveted whiskey awards since its debut in 2022, including several “best in class” awards. 15 STARS distills over a dozen different whiskey mash bills in Bardstown, KY, some of which include unique specialty heirloom corn (black, red, white, and blue) that the family grows for its gourmet specialty popcorn business, Black Jewell Popcorn. The name 15 STARS pays homage to Kentucky as the 15th state with Kentucky’s recognition on the second US flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes which was authorized by President George Washington in 1795. 15 STARS will also be releasing a new premium brand of Kentucky bourbon in July 2025 with SRP’s in the $59-$89 price range, while still taking advantage of the blending and unique heirloom corn flavors from the 15 STARS inventory of whiskey.