{"title":"Frank August","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrank August isn't a person — it's a philosophy. \"Frank\" means honest and direct; \"August\" means dignified. There's no long-lost family recipe here and the brand doesn't pretend otherwise, which is precisely the point: it's a Lexington, Kentucky operation that sources Kentucky straight distillate and stakes its reputation entirely on blending, proofing, and curation rather than an invented origin story. The flagship Small Batch is genuinely small — CEO, co-founder, and blender Johnathan Crocker selects and blends 10 to 15 barrels at a time — bottled at 100 proof rather than the usual 80 to 90, on the logic that a serious bourbon should taste like one. Expect caramel, vanilla, warm oak, and gentle spice, with a full body and a long finish, alongside cask-strength Single Barrel releases. Where the brand really separates itself is the Case Study series: limited, never-repeated experiments in finishing, mash bill, and blending. Case Study 01 used Mizunara Japanese oak; 02 finished in Pedro Ximénez brandy casks and was named one of the best finished whiskeys of 2023; 03 was the Winter Cover Rye; 04 went four-times oaked and proofed in barrel; 05, the brand's first wheated bourbon, took Double Gold, a 97\/100, and a Best of Class finalist spot at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; and 06 blended 8, 9, and 10-year bourbons from three storied Kentucky distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse our full Frank August collection with fast nationwide shipping delivered straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frank-august-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Frank August Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Type: Bourbon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 50% Alc\/Vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank August’s Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon opens with hints of caramel and vanilla that are balanced with warm oak and mild baking spices which warm the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAL ATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echoes those initial sweet caramel and vanilla notes, with cinnamon and rye bread spices coming forward. At 100 proof, it is a perfect balance of heat and smoothness that warms your mouth, while hints of\u003cbr\u003ebrown and malt sugars begin to present themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e As flavors of vanilla, oak and baking spices transition through all senses, it leaves a medium – long finish, wanting you to pour another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42889101771008,"sku":"C0005786L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/products\/FrankAugustBourbonWhiskey.jpg?v=1654830284"},{"product_id":"frank-august-case-study-01-mizunara-cask-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Frank August 'Case Study: 01 Mizunara Cask' Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eBourbon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114.4 \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Frank August ‘Case Study’ Program is a reflection of our intention to reconsider and evolve the identity of bourbon whiskey. Within each release, we will explore various finishing and blending techniques to create some of the most unique experimental expressions of bourbon whiskey in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXPRESSION: For the foundational release of ‘Case Study’, Frank August hand selected 5 barrels to be finished with Mizunara, Japanese Oak. Due to the porous nature of Mizunara, each of the 5 barrels were tested every 30 days to monitor the development of the flavor profile that was being impacted by this rare and beautiful wood. After an undisclosed time, the flavor profile evolved into a beautiful bend of butterscotch and baking spices. At which time, the bourbon whiskey was dumped and batched to preserve the wonderful notes that were created.  The final step was to find the perfect proof that highlighted all the remarkable notes that the Mizunara had imparted on the bourbon whiskey, which ended up being 114.4 proof \/ 62.2 ABV%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAPPEARANCE: A rich amber with discerning legs that cover your glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOSE: Frank August’s Case Study: 01 | Mizunara opens with an initial note of butterscotch before some mild rye spices make their way forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePALATE: There’s an immediate warm, smooth, butterscotch prof ile that hits the front of your tongue, before slowly moving toward the mid-palate, where notes of apple and mild spices begin to pick up. As the whiskey coats the mouth, and moves to the back of your tongue, there’s hints of mint and pepper, before notes of butterscotch and caramel make their return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFINISH: A beautiful pronounced finish that evolves with the time between each drink. While notes of butterscotch persist, the strength of the 114.4 proof provides an ideal balance that warms your mouth and chest and highlights some of the softer baking spice notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43426132721920,"sku":"C0005687L","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/files\/FrankAugustMizunara.jpg?v=1700957560"},{"product_id":"frank-august-single-barrel-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Frank August 6 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.2% Alc\/Vol\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43935552307456,"sku":"C0007476L","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/files\/FrankAugustsinglebarrel.jpg?v=1696620864"},{"product_id":"frank-august-bourbon-case-study-02-xo-px-brandy","title":"Frank August Bourbon Case Study: 02 XO PX Brandy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e750mL\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101.0\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introducing the Frank August Bourbon Case Study: 02 XO PX Brandy – a meticulously crafted masterpiece that combines the rich traditions of bourbon with the opulence of PX Sherry Brandy. 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Instead of proofing the whiskey in tanks before bottling, Frank August proofed it directly in the barrel at the time of the second fill. This innovative technique ensured that each barrel reached 95 proof at the point of maturation. 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Inspired by the historic gift of the Statue of Liberty from France to the United States on July 4, 1884, this release is deliberately proofed to 107.4 — a nod to that defining date. The result is a layered, complex whiskey that delivers ripe orchard fruit, brûléed sugar, dark molasses, baking spice, and tropical depth, finishing long and resonant with waves of brown sugar, dried tropical fruit, and soft oak. 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