{"product_id":"15-stars-first-west-explorer","title":"15 Stars First West Explorer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the product: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA landmark release in the First West Collection, \u003c\/span\u003e15 STARS First West Explorer\u003cspan\u003e is the brand's first bourbon crafted entirely from 100% in-house distilled whiskey. Showcasing 15 STARS' proprietary baby black corn mashbill, this innovative expression delivers a uniquely rich and complex character that sets it apart from traditional bourbons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive five-grain bourbon combines baby black corn, yellow corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley to create exceptional depth and balance. A blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbons aged five and six years, it is carefully matured and refined using the brand's signature Flavor Proofed™ process, resulting in a bourbon that is remarkably smooth, balanced, and layered with complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinuing the brand's tribute to Kentucky and the American frontier—the birthplace of bourbon—First West Explorer is presented in a historic-inspired blue glass bottle, honoring the first glass bottles produced in Kentucky and once used to house the state's earliest bourbons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst West Explorer is a celebration of Kentucky heritage and bourbon innovation, offering an exceptional expression that combines tradition, craftsmanship, and a pioneering spirit in every pour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bold aromas of cherry, banana pudding, vanilla wafers, and meringue are complemented by notes of fresh wood and tobacco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rich, velvety mouthfeel carries flavors of pear, raisin, and sugar, balanced by baking spice, herbal tea, cigar box, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright orange citrus and white pepper linger on the palate, while fresh oak gradually evolves into the character of well-aged wood, creating a long, refined finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"15 Stars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55684714430632,"sku":"55684714430632","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/2275\/files\/First-West-Explorer-Lifestyle_2.jpg?v=1782918580","url":"https:\/\/seelbachs.com\/products\/15-stars-first-west-explorer","provider":"Seelbach's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}