Frank August Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Frank August Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof (50% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon built from just 10–15 hand-selected barrels, blended in Bardstown and bottled non-chill-filtered with no age statement. Founded in 2022 by Johnathan Crocker as a modern, design-led bourbon house, Frank August earned the IWSC 2025 Bourbon Trophy with 98 points (retailer-reported) for this flagship — a bold, polished bourbon in an award-winning architectural bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: no age statement (minimum 4 years by labeling law)
- Origin: Kentucky — sourced Kentucky straight bourbons, blended and bottled in Bardstown
- Production: 10–15 barrel small-batch vatting; non-chill-filtered; IWSC 2025 Bourbon Trophy, 98 points (retailer-reported)
Modern Bourbon, Serious Juice
Frank August rejects heritage mythology on purpose — no frontier legends, just whiskey, blending, and design held to an uncompromising standard. The brand sources Kentucky straight bourbon from undisclosed distilleries and assembles it in Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, with a deliberate 100-proof bottling that carries flavor without the burn. The architectural, nearly label-free bottle has won multiple design awards — a permanent decanter long after the bourbon is gone. Explore the Frank August line and our bourbon collection.
Tasting Notes
Rich auburn. The nose shows caramel, vanilla, baking spices, and toasted oak. The palate is bold and velvety — toffee, cinnamon, clove, roasted nuts, and ripe orchard fruit. The finish is long and warming, with charred oak, orange zest, and vanilla bean.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a drop of water in a Glencairn, or over one large cube. Its 100-proof structure makes an exceptional Old Fashioned or Boulevardier — and the bottle is a gift in itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Frank August bourbon?
Frank August is a non-distilling producer founded in 2022 by Johnathan Crocker; it sources Kentucky straight bourbon and blends it in Bardstown, Kentucky.
What is the proof of Frank August Small Batch?
100 proof (50% ABV), bottled non-chill-filtered.
What awards has Frank August won?
Retailers report the Small Batch won the IWSC 2025 Bourbon Trophy with 98 points, plus multiple design awards for the bottle.
A trophy-winning modern bourbon in a decanter-worthy bottle — order Frank August Small Batch online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.