"Each year, the organization receives thousands of entrants from all over the world, and each year, the double-blind tasting panels deliver their verdicts, dispensing medals based on overall scores out of 100 possible points. This year's winning bourbon - which scored an impressive 98 points - comes from a relatively new brand, and one that you may not have heard of: Frank August."
"The tasting notes from the IWSC panel mention not only the vanilla and spice notes expected of a strong bourbon, but also an array of fruity and unique aromas: "The alluring aroma presents a delightful mix of apple tart, custard, and intriguing dried apricots. On the palate, a refined medley of buckwheat honey, dried apricots, vanilla, and warm spice unfolds, while the finish offers a satisfying hint of leather.""
"In addition to taking the world title, the brand brought home four gold medals. Frank August's Cask Strength Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated Reserve 5 Barrel Batch, and Small Batch Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey all scored 95 points out of 100, just a few points shy of the overall winner, surely earning them a place among the best bourbon brands."
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) evaluates thousands of global entrants with double-blind panels and scores out of 100. Frank August's Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey won the IWSC world title with a 98-point score. Tasting notes highlight apple tart, custard, dried apricots, buckwheat honey, vanilla, warm spice, and a leather finish. The brand also earned four gold medals; three other expressions scored 95 points, including a Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon, Wheated Reserve 5 Barrel Batch, and a Small Batch Kentucky Straight Rye. Frank August positions itself to reimagine bourbon and was first formed in 2022.
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