Frank August Case Study 08 Winter Wheated Reserve 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
Frank August Case Study 08 Winter Wheated Reserve 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is an 8-year-old wheated Kentucky bourbon reported at 108.8 proof (54.4% ABV) in a 750mL bottle — the newest release in Frank August's highly limited Case Study collection. Order it online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — a high-proof wheated bourbon from one of Kentucky's most-watched new labels.
- Proof: 108.8 (54.4% ABV — NC ABC data; confirm from bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 8 years
- Style: Wheated Kentucky straight bourbon
- Producer: Frank August — Kentucky NDP founded 2022 by Johnathan Crocker, bottled in Bardstown, KY
Case Study 08: The Winter Wheated Reserve
Frank August's Case Study series is the experimental arm of the brand — small, deliberately limited releases built around a single idea. For Case Study 05 that idea was a 5-barrel wheated blend at 104.5 proof; Case Study 08 pushes the concept further with eight full years in oak and a 108.8-proof bottling. Launched as the newest Case Study release in fall 2026, it's a winter wheater with real age on it — the kind of bottle that rarely makes it past the allocation lists.
Tasting Notes
Expect the classic wheated profile pushed to high proof: soft wheat sweetness, honey, and vanilla up front, with eight years of oak bringing toasted caramel, baking spice, and a long, warming finish. The 108.8 proof gives it real backbone — add a few drops of water if you want the oak to open up.
How to Enjoy
Neat is the move for a barrel-proof-adjacent wheater — let it breathe for a few minutes. It also makes a knockout Old Fashioned where the proof can stand up to dilution. Pair it with other wheated bourbons in a side-by-side to see what two extra years do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank August Case Study 08?An 8-year-old wheated Kentucky bourbon, the newest release in Frank August's limited Case Study collection — bottled at 108.8 proof per NC ABC warehouse data (confirm against the bottle).
What does "wheated" mean in bourbon?A wheated bourbon uses wheat as the secondary grain after corn instead of rye, which tends to make a softer, sweeter whiskey. Pappy Van Winkle is the famous example; Frank August is working the same lane.
Is Case Study 08 a limited release?Yes — the Case Study line is deliberately limited, and this is the eighth entry and the newest. Browse the Frank August shelf at Del Mesa Liquor for the rest of the line.
High-proof wheated bourbon with eight years of age doesn't sit on shelves long — order Frank August Case Study 08 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, before the allocation is gone.