Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey
Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey is a 50% ABV (100-proof), bottled-in-bond straight rye whiskey aged a minimum of 5 years in fire-charred new American oak. Grown, distilled, and bottled on Frey Ranch's 650-acre estate in Fallon, Nevada, it is made from 100% Winter Cereal Rye raised on the farm — a true grain-to-glass rye bottled at a full 100 proof. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof) — bottled-in-bond
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Minimum 5 years in fire-charred new American oak
- Origin: Frey Ranch Distillery, Fallon, Nevada (estate grain-to-glass)
- Production: 100% estate-grown Winter Cereal Rye; Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Nevada's Estate Rye, Bottled-in-Bond
Most ryes are bought and blended; Frey Ranch grows its own. The 100% winter rye for this whiskey is planted, harvested, and distilled on the same Fallon, Nevada farm, aged five years in new charred oak, and bottled at bond strength under the strict 1897 Bottled-in-Bond standards. That estate control shows: a bold, spice-forward rye whiskey with the structure to stand up in a Manhattan and the character to sip straight. It took Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Tasting Notes
Intense wood and rye spice on the nose — vanilla, caramel, grapefruit zest, almond, and honey. A full, buttery palate runs bold black pepper and ginger through caramel-vanilla sweetness, with cocoa powder and Fig Newton–style fruit-and-grain notes underneath. Long finish of honey, raisin, cacao nibs, and white pepper.
How to Enjoy
Made for a bold Manhattan or Old Fashioned, where the 100-proof backbone carries vermouth and bitters without getting lost. Neat pours reward with the full pepper-ginger arc; a splash of water softens the finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frey Ranch rye estate-grown?
Yes — the 100% winter rye is grown on Frey Ranch's own 650-acre farm in Fallon, Nevada, then distilled and bottled on the estate: genuine grain-to-glass.
What does bottled-in-bond mean?
The 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act standard: one distillery, one distilling season, aged at least 4 years, bottled at exactly 100 proof. This rye exceeds the minimum with 5 years.
How is it different from Kentucky rye?
Nevada's high-desert climate and estate rye give it a grain-forward, peppery character distinct from Kentucky-sourced ryes.
Where can I buy Frey Ranch Straight Rye online?
The 750mL bottled-in-bond bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
Estate grain, five years of oak, bond strength — order Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.