Bardstown, KY | May 19, 2025 — Following the international acclaim of its CASE STUDY: 03 | WINTER  COVER RYE—awarded Best Rye Whiskey in the World at the 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition  (IWSC), and more recently earning a Double Gold and a 95/100 score at the prestigious 2025 San Francisco  World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)—Frank August is proud to announce the release of its first flagship rye  expression: Small Batch Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. 

Crafted as a ‘true’ small batch—comprised of only 10 to 15 barrels per batch—this new release reflects the  brand’s dedication to balance, structure, and the expressive potential of American rye whiskey. Each batch is  thoughtfully blended to deliver a consistent yet nuanced flavor profile, honoring the complexity that only  small-batch production can offer. 

“Our goal with this rye was to capture the bold character of the grain while delivering a refined,  approachable profile,” said Johnathan Crocker, CEO | Co-Founder and the brand’s blender. “By working  with 10 to 15-barrel batches, we’re able to maintain a high level of consistency while preserving the nuance  that makes each blend distinctive. It’s a rye that’s structured, expressive, and unmistakably Frank August.” 

Frank August’s Small Batch Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a permanent addition to the brand’s portfolio and a natural counterpart to its acclaimed small batch bourbon. With this release, Frank August continues its  mission to evolve the identity of American whiskey—balancing tradition with a modern point of view, and  an unwavering commitment to quality. 

SRP for ‘Small Batch Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey’ is: $69.99 – 74.99. 

CS: 05 is now available to purchase in the following states/markets: AZ, CA, CO, D.C., DE, FL, OH, KY,  MD, MO, NV, NJ, NY, OK, SC, TN, TX, and WA. 

About Frank August 
Frank August is an American whiskey brand that exists to evolve the identity of bourbon by uniting authenticity with modernity, while at the same time reconsidering its identity as America’s Spirit. America’s Spirit. Be Frank.^®