{"product_id":"frank-august-case-study-08-winter-wheated-reserve","title":"Frank August Case Study: 08 Winter Wheated Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase Study: 08 traces its story back to Case Study: 05, Frank August's first wheated release, which was 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 selection, choosing only barrels from winter distillations. Because of when they were filled, these barrels carry an eight-year age statement but are closer to nine years old. The result is a new expression of a familiar whiskey — eight distinct batches, each composed of eight hand-selected barrels, bringing together the softness and balance that set CS:05 apart with the added depth that only more time in American oak can give. Like every Case Study release, it is a true one-of-one expression, shaped by a singular selection and never to be produced again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burnished copper with amber highlights; thick, slow legs suggest a rich, velvety body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and layered, with crème brûlée, baked pear, and brown butter; as it opens, honeyed pastry, toasted pecan, polished oak, and a whisper of cinnamon bark come forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plush and full from the first sip, with dark caramel, maple, and butterscotch joined by baked cherry and soft baking spice; the wheat gives a creamy, rounded texture, and the extra years add depth with hints of leather and dark chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and elegant, with vanilla custard, toasted oak, and gentle spice fading slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer: Frank August\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Case Study: 08 (Winter Wheated Reserve)\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (barrel strength)\u003cbr\u003eAge: 8 Years (winter distillation, closer to 9 years)\u003cbr\u003eBatch: 8 batches of 8 hand-selected barrels each\u003cbr\u003eABV: 54.4% (108.8 proof)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Distilled, aged \u0026amp; bottled in Kentucky\u003cbr\u003eSize: 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Case Study: 08?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the 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\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 — which was named World's Best Wheated Bourbon at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition — with a more focused selection of winter-distilled barrels, adding depth from extra time in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it and what proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt carries an eight-year age statement but is closer to nine years old, bottled at 54.4% ABV (108.8 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Case Study: 08?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is the 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.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it relate to Case Study: 05?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"CS:08 returns to the same lots as CS:05, which was named World's Best Wheated Bourbon at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with a more focused selection of winter-distilled barrels, adding depth from extra time in oak.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How old is it and what proof?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It carries an eight-year age statement but is closer to nine years old, bottled at 54.4% ABV (108.8 proof).\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Frank August","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67618046148976,"sku":"860015181862","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/CS08_BOTTLE.png?v=1790969403","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/frank-august-case-study-08-winter-wheated-reserve","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}