{"product_id":"frank-august-case-study-08-winter-wheated-reserve-8-year-old-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Frank August Case Study 08 Winter Wheated Reserve 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a pre-order item.\u003c\/strong\u003e When purchased with other products, your order may be held until this item arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank August Case Study: 08 Winter Wheated Reserve is the eighth release in the acclaimed Case Study series and the brand's second wheated bourbon — a winter-distillation selection carrying an eight-year age statement but closer to nine years old, bottled at barrel strength, 108.8 proof. Available to pre-order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.4% (108.8 proof, barrel strength)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years (winter-distilled barrels, closer to 9 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky straight wheated bourbon whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight batches of eight hand-selected barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Distillation, Deeper Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Study: 08 traces its story back to Case Study: 05, Frank August's first wheated release — named World's Best Wheated Bourbon at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For CS:08, the team returned to the same lots with a more focused cut, choosing only barrels filled during winter distillations. The timing matters: those barrels carry an eight-year age statement but are closer to nine years old, and the extra seasons in American oak add a depth the original never had. Eight distinct batches, each built from eight hand-selected barrels, bring together the softness and balance that set CS:05 apart with a darker, longer finish. Like every Case Study release, it is a true one-of-one — shaped by a singular selection and never to be produced again. Find it among the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e standouts, compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Frank%20August\"\u003efull Frank August lineup\u003c\/a\u003e, and see how winter distillation reads against the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003ewhisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burnished copper with amber highlights; thick, slow legs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and layered — crème brûlée, baked pear, and brown butter, opening to honeyed pastry, toasted pecan, polished oak, and a whisper of cinnamon bark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plush and full — dark caramel, maple, and butterscotch with baked cherry and soft baking spice; the wheat gives a creamy, rounded texture, and the extra years add leather and dark chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and elegant — vanilla custard, toasted oak, and gentle spice fading slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, with time in the glass — barrel-strength wheated bourbon rewards patience. A few drops of water open the pastry and pecan notes if you want them louder. Save it for the end of the evening, not the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Case Study: 08?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eighth release in Frank August's Case Study series and the brand's second wheated bourbon — selected entirely from winter-distillation barrels and bottled at barrel strength, 108.8 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it relate to Case Study: 05?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCS:08 returns to the same lots as CS:05 (World's Best Wheated Bourbon, 2025 SFWSC) with a tighter selection of winter-distilled barrels and more time in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt carries an eight-year age statement but is closer to nine years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a pre-order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — this is a pre-order item. If you buy it with other products, your order may be held until it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of one, never to be made again — pre-order the Frank August Case Study: 08 Winter Wheated Reserve online at Del Mesa Liquor before the allocation is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Frank August","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755876352043,"sku":"DM17238L","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/frank-august-cs08-600x800.jpg?v=1791268105","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/frank-august-case-study-08-winter-wheated-reserve-8-year-old-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}