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Frank August
Small Batch
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottled by Frank August - Bardstown, Kentucky
Distilled in Kentucky
No Age Statement (4+ years)
100 Proof
Non-Chill Filtered Mmm
Mash Bill: Undisclosed - High Rye
Retail Price: ~$80
Poured Neat in a Glencairn
Color: Amber
Nose: Toasted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, Nougat, Custard, Slight Oak, Honey and Apples
Palate: Smooth Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Nutmeg/Baking Spices, Honeycomb
Finish: Viscous, Rye-Spiced Lasting Linger
Overall: What’s the saying? Less is more? That’s the approach to this super sleek minimalistic bottle design..but only the bottle design. A touch of elegance complete with one of the heavier toppers in the bourbon world. No need to include any more than the necessary information when there’s confidence in what’s in the bottle. The notes above speak for themselves but let me tell you, the nose is immediately inviting and followed by a completely smooth and flavorful palate rounded out by that high rye, viscous and long lasting finish.
I had the great opportunity to sit one-on-one with Johnathan Crocker on a video call and discuss the brand and what Frank August represents. The conversation flowed and to say I’m excited for what is to come, is such an understatement. While the name Frank August doesn’t represent a single person or a distillery resurgence, it does stand for the history of America as a whole. Think art, architecture, technology, history, music and a melting pot of different cultures. “Be Frank” - I urge you to give their website and Instagram page a look and a follow.
Website: https://thefrankaugust.com/
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Library Rating: 8.8 / 10