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Bourbon Review: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

We review Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a grain to glass bourbon crafted on a farm distillery in a remote part of Nevada.

OVERALL RATING

8
$49.99
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Tasting Notes

About:

45% ABV, 90 proof. Mash bill of non-GMO corn, winter cereal rye, winter wheat, and two-row barley. Non-chill filtered straight bourbon aged for 4 years. Limited availability; 750ml $49.99.
Appearance:
Rich chestnut/mahogany.
Nose:
Ripe with a mixture of summer black and Rainier cherries. It comes off a bit like nail polish, but not overwhelmingly so. There is a sour tang to it reminiscent of sourdough bread rather than citrus. If I were to nose this blind with Tennessee whiskey, I don’t think I’d be able to tell the difference until I sipped it. In the background is the sweet scent of sugar cane.
Palate:
The first thing you notice about the whiskey is the velvety and soft mouthfeel. It has a quick astringent nature, but otherwise it does not drink like a 90 proof whiskey. It’s interesting, but in a good way. It takes quite a while to decipher this bourbon. The spice of the rye packs a greater punch than typical rye, but that is because of the way Frey Ranch grows their grain. Banana chips and dried cranberry mingle with grain like gorp. Opened up with water you get a acetone quality, but you can pick up on more fruit.
Finish:
Comments:
Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey is truly a marvel whiskey. I found myself a little too perplexed by what I was tasting because it complex. I think it is best enjoyed neat, but it would be great to cocktail with. The mouthfeel is the highlight of this whiskey. If you have the patience to let it sit and breathe for about 10 to 15 minutes, all the flavors shine. rnrnFrey Ranch Estate Distillery’s motto, “Be good to the land and the land will be good to you,” is engraved on every bottle. The care with which the land is harvested is felt in every drop you drink. I say buy it, you’ll be surprised by this gem and Nevada’s only grain-to-glass bourbon.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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