Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Product Description

Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: The World’s Best Bourbon at the IWSC, Blended From Just 10 to 15 Barrels

The label says almost nothing, and that’s the point. Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand’s flagship: a true small batch, blended from just 10 to 15 hand-selected barrels and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), ten points higher than most accessible bourbons. The minimalist bottle, with one of the heavier toppers in bourbon, lets the whiskey talk. And it did: the brand says this was named World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 International Wine & Spirits Competition, with a Gold Outstanding Medal and a score of 98 out of 100.

The whiskey itself is a Kentucky straight bourbon with no age statement, made in small batches for consistency. The brand describes a rich auburn color with full legs, a nose of caramel and vanilla balanced with warm oak and mild baking spices, and a palate that echoes the caramel and vanilla, with cinnamon and rye bread spice and hints of brown and malt sugar. At 100 proof, it’s “a perfect balance of heat and smoothness,” and the medium-to-long finish of vanilla, oak, and baking spice leaves you wanting another pour. It’s an easy sipper neat or over a large cube, and strong enough to hold up in an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan.

About the Bottle

• Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, true small batch of 10 to 15 barrels
• 100 proof (50% ABV); no age statement
• IWSC 2025 World’s Best Bourbon, per the brand
• Frank August, Lexington, Kentucky; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From Frank August’s own notes.

Appearance: A rich auburn with full legs that coat the glass.

Nose: Caramel and vanilla, balanced with warm oak and mild baking spices.

Palate: Caramel and vanilla, with cinnamon and rye bread spice, and hints of brown and malt sugars.

Finish: Medium to long, with vanilla, oak, and baking spices.

Food Pairings

The caramel and baking spice pair well with grilled steak, barbecue, and aged cheddar. It also goes with pecan pie, dark chocolate, and roasted nuts.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat or over one large cube, or use it in an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. A few drops of water open the vanilla and caramel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 100 proof (50% ABV).

What does “small batch” mean here? Each batch blends only 10 to 15 barrels.

How old is it? No age statement; straight bourbon without one is at least four years old.

Has it won awards? The brand says it was named World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 IWSC, with 98 points.

Is it good in cocktails? Yes, in an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan, and it sips well neat.

Does Frank August make other whiskeys? Yes, a Small Batch Rye, a Single Barrel, and the Case Study series.

Explore More

Browse our Frank August collection or Bourbon collection, or try the Frank August Small Batch Rye, the Mizunara Japanese Oak Bourbon, or the Legacy Reserve.

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