15 Stars First West Straight Rye Whiskey (Batch 1) blends three straight ryes aged six, seven, and eight years, sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee and married into a single limited release. The extra age shows: this is a rye that trades raw spice for complexity, opening on florals, dried fruit, and warm baking spice. The palate layers dried apricot, ginger, and cinnamon over green tea and lavender, with dark cocoa, honey, and a whisper of tobacco underneath. A long finish balances light caramel against ground pepper and lingering rye. Blended by 15 Stars, it rewards a neat pour and a little patience in the glass. Save this one for the drinker who wants an older, contemplative rye rather than a mixing bottle.