{"product_id":"frank-august-case-study-07-french-connection-whiskey-750ml","title":"Frank August Case Study :07 French Connection Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a long-standing dialogue between France and the United States—one defined not by transaction, but by gesture. On July 4, 1884, France formally presented the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of shared ideals—craft, vision, and the enduring belief in progress. It was not simply a gift, but a statement of respect between two cultures shaping their own identities. CASE STUDY: 07 | FRENCH CONNECTION draws from that same spirit. Through the influence of Calvados, Martinique Rhum, and Caribbean Rum casks, it reflects a modern exchange—where French and island traditions leave their mark on American whiskey. Not an imitation, but a continuation of that quiet conversation—another gesture, thoughtfully given, and proofed to 107.4 as a quiet nod to the date it all began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' class=\"EOP SCXW166694593\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank. The state of being open, honest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand sincere. A philosophy we have built\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eour brand upon. Bourbon is America’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enative spirit, but as intrinsically steeped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein the American experience as bourbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis, it has predominantly had one story;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eone of origin. Respectfully, we believe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethere is a more expansive story to tell,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eone that belongs to all of us because it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewill be told by all of us. Frank August\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexists to evolve the identity of bourbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby uniting authenticity with modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the best of where we’ve been\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand projecting those ideals into where\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewe have yet to go. So let the story of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebourbon continue; as the story of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank August begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1554964534442_70245\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' class=\"EOP SCXW166694593\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"b79633e\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b79633e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3315d01\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3315d01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seven-barrel blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Rye Whiskies, finished across Calvados, Martinique Rhum, and Caribbean Rum casks. This release brings together two distinct traditions—French refinement and Caribbean depth—layered onto the structure of American whiskey. The result is a study in contrast and cohesion: orchard fruit and cane, elegance and warmth, restraint and richness. A reflection of France’s reach—both continental and Caribbean—woven into the fabric of American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOSE: Expressive and layered. The nose opens with baked apple, pear compote, and delicate stone fruit—hallmarks of Calvados influence—woven with notes of toasted coconut, raw sugar, and vanilla cream. A subtle agricole freshness lingers beneath—green, slightly floral—adding lift to the darker, more indulgent aromas of molasses and caramelized banana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE: Full and enveloping. Ripe orchard fruit and brûléed sugar lead, quickly deepening into rich Caribbean tones—dark molasses, spiced rum, and baked pineapple. Mid-palate, the rye introduces structure and contrast, cutting through the sweetness with notes of clove, cinnamon, and cracked pepper. The interplay between bright French precision and the depth of island rum creates a profile that is both composed and indulgent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Long and resonant. Waves of brown sugar, dried tropical fruit, and soft oak give way to lingering baking spice and citrus peel. As it settles, a refined orchard note returns—light, elegant, and persistent—balancing the richness with a quiet sense of restraint. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. 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