5 Barrel Batch is the fifth release in Frank August's multi-award- winning CASE STUDY series. This program exemplifies Frank August's commitment to evolving and elevating the character of American whiskey-serving as a creative platform to experiment and introduce exceptional, limited expressions. CASE STUDY: 05 represents this pursuit at its most refined. 

This release marks the brand's highly anticipated debut of a wheated bourbon. Each 5-barrel batch is a blend of 6+ and 7+ year Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey, with only eight batches bottled in total. As with all CASE STUDY releases, this is a true "one-of-one" expression- never to be produced again. 

The result is a beautifully balanced whiskey with a distinct character-earning a Double Gold and an extraordinary 97/100 at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Named a 'Best of Class' finalist, it ranked among the top five wheated bourbons, making it eligible for the highest honor awarded by the competition, affirming both the quality of the release and Frank August's commitment to redefining modern American whiskey. 

APPEARANCE: Warm chestnut with golden edges. In the glass, it forms slow, graceful legs that suggest a smooth, full-bodied texture. 

NOSE: Soft and inviting, with aromas of vanilla bean, baked apple and toasted marshmallow. Beneath that, layers of honeyed graham cracker, subtle oak, and a touch of baking spice unfold with time. 

PALATE: Rich and rounded from the start. Flavors of caramel, toffee, and sweet cornbread are balanced by soft baking spice and a hint of dark cherry. The wheat lends 
a creamy mouthfeel, smoothing out the edges and allowing the sweetness to shine. 

FINISH: Long, mellow, and warming. Notes of vanilla custard and light oak linger, with 
just enough spice to keep it structured and balanced. The proof carries through with a gentle persistence, never overpowering.