Frey Ranch Distillery Debuts 100% Unmalted Barley Whiskey

Adding to the Single Grain Series, Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey showcases the characteristics of barley grown exclusively on Frey Ranch farm.
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Frey Ranch Distillery, a Nevada-based farm-to-glass distillery, has unveiled its latest innovative whiskey, made from 100% unmalted barley. Adding to the Single Grain Series, Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey showcases the characteristics of barley grown exclusively on Frey Ranch farm. 

“As farmers first and foremost, we’ve always believed that if you care about how your food is grown then you should care just as much about how your whiskey is grown. At Frey Ranch Distillery, we call it farm-to-glass whiskey because we raise every single grain with one intention – to eventually become whiskey. With today’s release, we’re turning our attention to one of the global workhorses of whiskey production – barley. Because we decided to create the whiskey with unmalted barley, it offers a creamier, more viscous tasting experience than a traditional single malt,” said Co-Founder and Whiskey Farmer Colby Frey.

Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey 

The new whiskey is distilled from two-row unmalted barley in a pot still and aged for four years and eight months before being bottled at 110 proof. The resulting whiskey is rich with aromas of peanut butter and jelly, grains, and pastry on the nose. On the palate, expect honey, allspice, and Honey Nut Cheerios. 

Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey will be available exclusively in 375ml bottles for $59.99. The whiskey can be purchased online and at the distillery tasting room in Fallon, NV. 

Experimenting With Farm-To-Glass Grain 

Like all Frey Ranch releases, the grains used in Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey were entirely grown, harvested, milled, and distilled on the Frey family farm. Co-Founder and Whiskey Farmer Colby Frey has made experimentation with his homegrown corn, wheat, barley, rye, and oat a hallmark of the brand. 

Other releases in Frey Ranch’s Single Grain Series include the American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey, 100% Malted Corn Whiskey, 100% Oat Whiskey, and 100% Wheat Whiskey.

Beth Squires

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash with over half a decade of industry experience. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the global whisky landscape, spanning everything from heritage and production to complex market analysis. A graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme, which champions women in whisky, Beth is a dedicated advocate for diversity and sustainability, focused on highlighting the innovation and storytelling that define the modern whisky industry.

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