🥃 Frank August Small Batch Bourbon

One of the fastest‑rising modern bourbon brands, Frank August has gone from a quiet newcomer to an award‑winning darling — including taking home World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 IWSC. Crafted as a true small batch (just 10–15 barrels per release) and bottled at 100 proof, this pour is all about balance, modern design, and refined flavor.

Although Frank August is a non‑distilling producer, all whiskey is sourced from Kentucky and blended with intention to highlight consistency and quality. Bottled at 100 proof, aged at least 4 years, and designed with a sleek minimalist bottle — complete with a removable back label meant to let the bottle live on as a decanter.

🎧 Tune in for the full breakdown, including how this brand has become one of the most talked‑about new bourbons in the country.

🎙️ In this episode we blind taste all three of the 2024 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bottles.

Three batches. Three proofs. Three unique expressions of Heaven Hill’s flagship barrel‑proof bourbon — each one uncut, non‑chill‑filtered, and packed with classic ECBP flavor.A124 - January 2024 (119 Proof, 10 Years 9 Months)

B524 - May 2024 (130.6 Proof, 11 Years 2Months)

C924 - September 2024 (129 Proof, 11 Years)

Penelope steps into the cigar‑pairing arena with a unique twist — instead of relying on heavy barrel finishes, they blend Straight Bourbon, American Single Malt, and American Light Whiskey into a pour meant to complement a good cigar. At 101 proof and aged 6 years, this release balances richness, sweetness, and subtle smoke-friendly complexity.