{"product_id":"frank-august-case-study-08-winter-wheated-reserve-kentucky-straight-wheated-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Frank August Case Study: 08 Winter Wheated Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrank August is a Lexington, Kentucky bourbon brand built on what it calls a philosophy of “open, honest, and sincere craft,” and the Case Study series is where it shows its more experimental side. Each Case Study release explores one variable, and for number eight, the team returned to the same lots used for its earlier wheated bourbon, with a more focused selection: only barrels from winter distillations. Winter-distilled whiskey, made in the cooler months, is often described as producing a richer, more full-bodied new make, and the team chose to see what eight-plus years in the barrel would do with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCase Study: 08 is the brand’s second wheated bourbon, where wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, giving a softer, creamier, rounder character. It carries an 8-year age statement but is closer to nine years old, and it’s bottled at barrel strength, 108.8 proof (54.4% ABV). Each release is assembled from eight batches of eight hand-selected barrels, and the whiskey was distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tasting notes describe a deep burnished copper bourbon with a nose that is “warm and layered, with crème brûlée, baked pear, and brown butter; as it opens, honeyed pastry, toasted pecan, polished oak, and a whisper of cinnamon bark come forward.” The palate is “plush and full the first sip, with dark caramel, maple, and butterscotch joined by baked cherry and soft baking spice; the wheat gives a creamy, rounded texture, and the extra years add depth with hints of leather and dark chocolate.” The finish is “long, warming, and elegant, with vanilla custard, toasted oak, and gentle spice fading slowly.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrank August has been quickly building a reputation: its Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon was named World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 IWSC, with a score of 98\/100, according to the brand. No independent reviews are published yet for Case Study: 08, but it’s an easy recommendation for fans of wheated bourbons such as Maker’s Mark, Weller, and Larceny who want something richer, older, and higher-proof. Enjoy it neat or with a few drops of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrank August Case Study: 08 Winter Wheated Reserve is produced by Frank August of Lexington, Kentucky. It is a Kentucky straight wheated bourbon, selected entirely from winter-distillation barrels, with an 8-year age statement (closer to 9 years), assembled from eight batches of eight hand-selected barrels each. Distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky. Barrel strength, 54.4% ABV \/ 108.8 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews are published yet for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrank August (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Appearance: Deep burnished copper with amber highlights. Nose: Warm and layered, with crème brûlée, baked pear, and brown butter; as it opens, honeyed pastry, toasted pecan, polished oak, and a whisper of cinnamon bark come forward. Palate: Plush and full the first sip, with dark caramel, maple, and butterscotch joined by baked cherry and soft baking spice; the wheat gives a creamy, rounded texture, and the extra years add depth with hints of leather and dark chocolate. Finish: Long, warming, and elegant, with vanilla custard, toasted oak, and gentle spice fading slowly.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrème brûlée, baked pear, and brown butter, with honeyed pastry, toasted pecan, polished oak, and cinnamon bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlush and creamy, with dark caramel, maple, and butterscotch, baked cherry and soft baking spice, with hints of leather and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, warming, and elegant, with vanilla custard, toasted oak, and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey — Barrel Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.4% ABV \/ 108.8 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 years (winter distillation; closer to 9 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter-distillation barrels only; 8 batches of 8 hand-selected barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled, aged \u0026amp; bottled in Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrank August — Lexington, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Study — No. 8; the brand’s second wheated bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, creamy, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with pastry, caramel, and leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrème brûlée, baked pear, dark caramel, maple, butterscotch, baked cherry, dark chocolate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e — to open the pastry and fruit notes at 108.8 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned or Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rich, creamy base that stands up to bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrème brûlée and bread pudding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePecan pie and maple desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Edge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45826973040706,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Frank_August_Case_Study_08_Winter_Wheated_Reserve_Kentucky_Straight_Wheated_Bourbon_Whiskey_750ml.jpg?v=1793080632","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/frank-august-case-study-08-winter-wheated-reserve-kentucky-straight-wheated-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}