Frank August Small Batch is a modern, design driven Kentucky Straight Bourbon launched by founder and CEO Johnathan Crocker, formerly of fashion brands AG Jeans and BLDWN. Each batch blends just 10 to 15 hand selected barrels sourced from an undisclosed Kentucky distillery, bottled in Bardstown without chill filtration at 100 proof. The minimalist heavy stoppered decanter is meant to live on after the bourbon is gone, with a peelable back label so the bottle can be reused. Inside, classic caramel and vanilla anchor a fruit forward profile of green apple and pear with cinnamon, baking spice, and a warming rye spice finish.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Frank August |
| Founder & CEO |
Johnathan Crocker |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Format |
Small Batch (10 to 15 barrels) |
| Mash Bill |
Undisclosed (high rye style) |
| Age Statement |
NAS (minimum 4 years per straight bourbon regulations) |
| Source |
Undisclosed Kentucky distillery |
| Bottled In |
Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Filtration |
Non chill filtered |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Packaging |
Decanter style bottle with heavy metal stopper, peelable back label |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich auburn copper with full legs.
Nose: Green apple and citrus lead, with caramel, vanilla, sherry, baking spice, and warm oak.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, pear, sweet apple, and nutmeg, with cinnamon and rye bread spice mid palate.
Finish: Warming rye spice, raisin, light cinnamon, seasoned oak, and a touch of malt with medium length.
FAQ
Who is Frank August? Frank August is not a person but a brand built around the concept of being open, honest, and sincere (the literal definition of "frank"). It was founded by CEO Johnathan Crocker, a former denim and fashion executive at AG Jeans and BLDWN, who applied his design background to create a minimalist, contemporary bourbon brand.
Where is Frank August Bourbon distilled? The exact source distillery is undisclosed due to contractual obligations. The bourbon is distilled and aged in Kentucky, then blended in small batches of 10 to 15 barrels and bottled in Bardstown.
What's special about the bottle design? The decanter shaped bottle, gold metal stopper, and minimalist labeling reflect Crocker's fashion background. The back label and neck sticker peel off cleanly, letting the bottle live on as a reusable decanter once the bourbon is finished.
Where can I buy Frank August Small Batch Bourbon online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
