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Whiskey Review: Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey

We review Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey, a bottled in bond, 100 percent rye mash bill American whiskey from a farm distillery in Nevada.

OVERALL RATING

9
$60.00
  • John Dover, creator of "Johnny Scotch," musician, and author.
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Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey

Tasting Notes

About:

mash bill of 100% rye; 100 proof bottled in bond; aged at least four years; prices around $60 per 750 ml bottle.
Appearance:
Nose:
The first notes to greet the nose are a bright citrusy orange. This is followed by the earthy grain notes of fresh cut wheat. Once it settles into your senses you should also be able to detect some sweeter notes of molasses, brown sugar, and vanilla to round it out.
Palate:
The flavor profile, while reminiscent of the initial scents picked up from my wafting, brought a whole slew of goodness to the table. There is old leather and oak that are accompanied by a pleasant heat that dissipates in a timely manner. As the heat subsides you will start to enjoy the depth of flavors like citrus, plum, and a slightly charred sugar. It is not so much a buttery mouthfeel as it is a masculine earthy experience.

You are treated to a sunset on the farm, looking over the vast, waving fields of grain that will be the future generation of distilled beverages.
Finish:
Comments:

A drink that transports you so easily is well worth the upper mid-range of price point ($59.99 give or take) that this hit. But if you are looking for a rye that is worth savoring, sharing, or hoarding, this is your next bottle to bring out to the skeptics that see American whiskey as too sweet, or lacking in character. rnrnThe character for this was built from the ground up with all the blood sweat and tears that generations of farmers spilled into the soil to bring you a bottle of top shelf whiskey.


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.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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