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First West Small Batch, 51%

Price: 60 Issue: Winter 2025 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

A more accessibly priced bourbon from 15 Stars. Dry and herbal on the nose, with dark notes of fig and raisin beneath. The palate is mellow, with sweeter bakery and vanilla flavors emerging—cinnamon-sprinkled jelly doughnuts, vanilla custard, jammy red fruit, and powdered sugar nicely punctuated by spice. The finish continues the progression to a flavorful end. A pleasant sipper that will have you reaching for more.