Nevada’s Frey Ranch Unveils New Five-Grain Bourbon
Nevada’s Frey Ranch is a serious grain-to-glass, estate distillery, and now they have unveiled their new five grain mash bill in a single barrel bourbon. This the first-ever release from Frey Ranch that Colby Frey grows on his farm. With his farming acumen, Colby plants and harvest grains that are specifically destined to become whiskey, and the introduction of this bourbon is a chance to showcase how all five whiskey grains work together in harmony.
“Oats are notoriously difficult to distill, but (Master Distiller) Russell Wedlake and I love a challenge. Oat is 60 percent hulls by volume and low on starch, which is problematic for a whiskey maker, as the hulls plug up the stills and the low starch means a lower yield per barrel. For this release, we have less than 350 bottles in total that are available for purchase both online and in the Tasting Room, so these are definitely a get ‘em while they’re hot commodity,” said Colby.
The mash bill for Frey Ranch Five Grain Bourbon features 60% corn, 10% wheat, 10% rye, 10% malted barley and 10% oat. The release consists of two barrels. At a whopping 130.24 proof, Barrel #3016 was aged for 6 years, 2 months, and 1½ days. Aged for 6 years, 2 months and 2 ½ days, Barrel #3011 packs a heavyweight punch with a cask strength proof of 133.22. Between the two barrels, this release yielded less than 350 bottles. Each bottle is priced at $89.99.
