{"product_id":"frank-august-case-study-06-legarcy-reserve-6-barrel-batch-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Frank August Case Study: 06 | Legacy Reserve 6 Barrel Batch Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrank August Case Study: 06 Legacy Reserve 6 Barrel Batch Bourbon Whiskey. Frank August, Lexington, Kentucky — the sixth installment of the experimental Case Study series, a small batch Kentucky straight bourbon blended from six hand-selected barrels and bottled at 109.2 proof, delivering baking spice, toasted sugar, and charred oak on the nose with vanilla bean, buttercream, and nutmeg on the palate and a long, elegant finish of toasted orange peel, charred maple, and lingering caramelized sugar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Legacy Reserve\" positions Case Study: 06 as a bridge expression in the Frank August Case Study series: not as radical a departure as the Mizunara finishing (01), the PX brandy casks (02), or the 4X Oaked proofed-in-barrel program (04), but an evolution of the core bourbon identity — six barrels chosen specifically for the depth, balance, and complexity that the Legacy Reserve designation implies. The 6-barrel batch is larger than the 3-barrel Case Study: 03 but still limited enough to maintain the precision and traceability that Case Study releases demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 109.2 proof (54.6% ABV) — higher than the 100-proof Small Batch but lower than the cask strength single barrel program — the Legacy Reserve finds a sweet spot between full expression and broad accessibility. The higher proof preserves the complexity and oak depth that the 6-barrel selection achieves; the controlled proof level means it doesn't require dilution to appreciate fully, unlike cask strength expressions that benefit from water addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baking spice, toasted sugar, and charred oak with hints of caramel and dried fruit. The 6-barrel blend creates aromatic complexity that single-barrel expressions can't consistently replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla bean, buttercream, and nutmeg layered with oak spice and honeyed grain. The 109.2 proof delivers intensity without requiring dilution. Rich and layered with each sip revealing additional character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant with toasted orange peel, charred maple, and lingering caramelized sugar. One of the more refined finishes in the Case Study series.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank August, Lexington, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Case Study: 06\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 barrels (limited)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.6% (109.2 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Frank August Case Study 06 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baking spice, toasted sugar, and charred oak with caramel and dried fruit on the nose. Vanilla bean, buttercream, and nutmeg with oak spice on the palate. Long elegant finish with toasted orange peel, charred maple, and caramelized sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Legacy Reserve mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions this expression as a bridge — building on the Frank August bourbon identity with six carefully selected barrels that emphasize depth and balance rather than a radical finishing technique. A tribute to what Frank August's core bourbon philosophy produces at its most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Case Study 06 differ from the Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Small Batch (100 proof) is the consistent everyday expression blended for accessibility. Case Study 06 (109.2 proof, 6 barrels) is a more specific, more powerful, and more complex statement from a smaller, more carefully curated barrel selection. 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