Frank August Case Study: 07 French Connection

Rooted in the idea that great cultures are shaped through exchange, Case Study: 07 draws inspiration from a defining moment in history. On July 4, 1884, France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States; not as a transaction, but as a gesture. A symbol of shared ideals: craft, vision, and an enduring belief in progress. 

This release continues that quiet dialogue. Composed of 9x, seven-barrel batches of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Rye Whiskies, Case Study: 07 was finished across Calvados, Martinique Rhum, and Caribbean Rum casks; each contributing its own distinct influence. The result is not an imitation of tradition, but a continuation of it: a modern exchange where French refinement and Caribbean depth leave their mark on the structure of American whiskey. 

In a final, deliberate detail, the whiskey is proofed to 107.4—a subtle nod to the date that began it all.

NOSE
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. 

PALATE
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.

FINISH
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.

107.4 Proof - 53.7% ABV