Dustin Gandoff
Frey Ranch Quad Malt Bourbon
Frey Ranch Distillery is a family-run business that is continuously looking to innovate the modern-day bourbon narrative, and their 100% Malted Corn Quad Malt Bourbon Whiskey is an interesting example of such innovation. It features an exclusive quad mashbill – which includes malted corn, winter rye, winter wheat, and two-row barley, allowing for a unique flavor profile that can be properly appreciated all throughout the sip.
Nose
Light bubble gum | Candy corn | Dry vanilla powder | Light oak | White peppercorn | Sweet scents are prominent
Palate
Baking chocolate | Malted milk balls | Light grain | Green peppercorn spice | Light corn | Clear malt influence
Finish
Dash of rye spice | Light dry oak | Smidge of vanilla | Light baking chocolate | Warming heat | Short
Overall
Quad Malt Bourbon from Frey Ranch Distillery is truly a unique product that demonstrates the potential of the growing craft movement in the industry. The nose is filled with light scents, with a focus on bubble gum and candy corn. On the palate, the sweet malted milk balls and baking chocolate stand out, while the finish is slightly shorter due to the 90 proof, allowing a rye spice and light dry oak to be prominent. It would have been nice to see more of the unique flavors in this product come out a little more in the finish.
Classification: Bourbon
Company: Frey Ranch Distillery
Distillery: Frey Ranch Distillery
Release Date: November 2022
Proof: 90
Age: 5 Years, 10 Months
Mashbill: 66.6% Dent Corn, 10% Winter Wheat, 11.4% Winter Rye, 12% Two-Row Barley
Color: Dark Gold
MSRP: $60 (375mL) (2023)
Frey Ranch Quad Malt Bourbon is a delicious and innovative bourbon, showcasing the potential of the craft movement in the industry. The unique quad mashbill and use of malted corn, rye, wheat, and barley create a distinctive flavor profile that is sweet and spicy. While the finish may be a little short, overall this bourbon is a standout choice for any whiskey lover.
Frey Ranch Quad Malt Bourbon is a unique and innovative bourbon that showcases the skill and creativity of this family-run distillery. Its exclusive quad mashbill results in a complex flavor profile that is both sweet and spicy. While the finish could have been longer, this bourbon is a great example of the potential of the craft movement in the industry.