{"product_id":"frank-august-case-study-01-mizunara-japanese-oak-bourbon","title":"Frank August Case Study: 01 Mizunara Japanese Oak Bourbon","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPROACH:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Frank August òCase Study’ Program is a reflection of our intention to reconsider and evolve the identity of bourbon whiskey. Within each release, we will explore various finishing and blending techniques to create some of the most unique experimental expressions of bourbon whiskey in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPRESSION:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the foundational release of òCase Study’, Frank August hand selected 5 barrels to be finished with Mizunara, Japanese Oak. Due to the porous nature of Mizunara, each of the 5 barrels were tested every 30 days to monitor the development of the flavor profile that was being impacted by this rare and beautiful wood. After an undisclosed time, the flavor profile evolved into a beautiful bend of butterscotch and baking spices. At which time, the bourbon whiskey was dumped and batched to preserve the wonderful notes that were created. The final step was to find the perfect proof that highlighted all the remarkable notes that the Mizunara had imparted on the bourbon whiskey, which ended up being 114.4 proof \/ 62.2 ABV%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPEARANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich amber with discerning legs that cover your glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank August’s Case Study: 01 | Mizunara opens with an initial note of butterscotch before some mild rye spices make their way forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e There’s an immediate warm, smooth, butterscotch prof ile that hits the front of your tongue, before slowly moving toward the mid-palate, where notes of apple and mild spices begin to pick up. As the whiskey coats the mouth, and moves to the back of your tongue, there’s hints of mint and pepper, before notes of butterscotch and caramel make their return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautiful pronounced finish that evolves with the time between each drink. While notes of butterscotch persist, the strength of the 114.4 proof provides an ideal balance that warms your mouth and chest and highlights some of the softer baking spice notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank August","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":44290064548093,"sku":"FACS1","price":153.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1262\/6329\/files\/Frank-August-Case-Study-01-Mizunara-Japanese-Oak-Bourbon.jpg?v=1700794194","url":"https:\/\/craftcity.com\/products\/frank-august-case-study-01-mizunara-japanese-oak-bourbon","provider":"Craft City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}