Frank August Small Batch
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
50% ABV
$70
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What the Producer Says
Frank. The state of being open, honest and sincere. A philosophy we have built our brand upon. Bourbon is America’s native spirit, but as intrinsically steeped in the American experience as bourbon is, it has predominantly had one story; one of origin. Respectfully, we believe there is a more expansive story to tell, one that belongs to all of us because it will be told by all of us. Frank August exists to evolve the identity of bourbon by uniting authenticity with modernity. Taking the best of where we’ve been and projecting those ideals into where we have yet to go. So let the story of bourbon continue; as the story of Frank August begins.
Frank August is a call to be open and undisguised. An invitation to come together and share in America’s spirit.
We believe bourbon has a more expansive story to tell. One that belongs to all of us because it will be told by all of us.
Frank August is a modern expression of what bourbon is…what it can represent.
America’s Spirit. Be Frank.
SMALL BATCH: 10-15 BARRELS
750 ML
DISTILLED, AGED & BOTTLED IN KENTUCKY
TASTING NOTES:
APPEARANCE: A rich auburn with full legs that beautifully coats the glass.
NOSE: Frank August’s Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon opens with hints of caramel and vanilla that are balanced with warm oak and mild baking spices which warm the senses.
PALATE: Echoes those initial sweet caramel and vanilla notes on the front of your tongue, with cinnamon and rye bread spices coming forward, as it gradually transitions to the back of your tongue. At 100 proof, it is a perfect balance of heat and smoothness that warms your mouth, while hints of brown and malt sugars begin to present themselves.
FINISH: As flavors of vanilla, oak and baking spices transition through all senses, it leaves a medium – long finish, wanting you to pour another glass.
What Gary Says
Nose: Caramel, vanilla, oak, hint of chocolate and wood spices, bit of anise and leather.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with caramel, vanilla, nutty with cinnamon, a hint of milk chocolate and fruit.
Finish: Moderately long and damp with honey, caramel and trailing spice notes.
Comments: This is a decent bourbon. There’s a bit of complexity to it above and beyond a $20 bottle, and maybe the small batches leads to high variability so some are much better than others. I was underwhelmed – not that there was anything objectionable other than the price. If this was half the price, or even $40, I’d say it stands-out.