Frank August Case Study 06 "Legacy Reserve" Barrel Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

Frank August Case Study 06 "Legacy Reserve" is the sixth expression in the brand's multi-award-winning Case Study series, released in October 2025 on the heels of Frank August being named "World's Best Bourbon" at the 2025 International Wine & Spirits Competition — the most prestigious recognition the brand has received to date. Where earlier Case Study releases explored grain-forward experimentation and finish-driven innovation, Case Study 06 turns its gaze toward heritage: specifically, the question of what happens when you take three of Kentucky's most storied legacy distilleries and ask whether their individual greatness can produce something greater in combination. The answer is a six-barrel batch drawn from two hand-selected barrels each from three undisclosed legacy Kentucky distilleries — contractual obligations prevent naming them directly, though bourbon enthusiasts and reviewers have drawn compelling conclusions about the likely sources. The barrels span three age statements — 8, 9, and 10 years — and were selected not for their individual pedigree but for their ability to contribute nuance, balance, and continuity across a blend that honors the past while being firmly guided by Frank August's contemporary precision. The result is bottled at 54.62% ABV and 109.2 proof, presented in the brand's signature minimalist decanter bottle with the neck label and back label both designed to peel away cleanly, leaving an elegant, labelless decanter behind. Bottle No. 0002 of 1287.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Rich amber with copper undertones — viscous and steady, legs that reveal structure and maturity from 8 to 10 years of patient aging.

Nose: Vanilla bean, honeycomb, and caramelized pear open the nose with seasoned oak warm and structured underneath. Subtle baking spice, candied fruit, and brown sugar rise with time in the glass, revealing the depth of three age statements converging.

Palate: Rich and expressive — waves of butterscotch, dark toffee, and baking spice unfold slowly, balanced by roasted pecan and a hint of orange zest. Complex yet composed, with the individual distillery characters melding into something new and distinct.

Finish: Long and deliberate — toasted sugar, charred oak, and dried cherry linger, softened by a silky mouthfeel. One of the most refined closes in the Case Study lineup.

FAQ

Which distilleries supplied the barrels for Case Study 06?
Frank August cannot disclose the three legacy Kentucky distilleries due to contractual agreements. However, the brand describes them as "three of Kentucky's most storied legacy distilleries," and independent reviewers and bourbon enthusiasts have drawn strong conclusions that the sources are likely three of the most historically significant large-format Kentucky producers. The intentional mystery is part of the Frank August ethos: the focus is on the blend itself, not the individual pedigrees that produced it.

What makes this bottle — No. 0002/1287 — significant?
Case Study 06 was released as nine separate six-barrel batches, producing a total of 1,287 bottles. This is bottle number 0002 of that run, making it one of the earliest numbered bottles from the full release — a meaningful detail for collectors who seek low bottle numbers as a marker of provenance and priority within a limited allocation.

What is the Frank August Case Study series?
The Case Study series is Frank August's ongoing exploration of blending as both art and experimentation. Each numbered release approaches bourbon from a completely different creative angle — exploring different grains, finishes, origins, and philosophies. Every single release in the series has earned either Double Gold or Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the brand has claimed "World's Best Rye Whiskey" (IWSC 2024) and "World's Best Bourbon" (IWSC 2025) across the series.

Where can I buy Frank August Case Study 06 Legacy Reserve online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.