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Frey Ranch Third Harvest Whiskey
Frey Ranch turns livestock feed into liquid gold with triticale whiskey.
In brief
Frey Ranch turns livestock feed into liquid gold with triticale whiskey. Frey Ranch’s Third Harvest Whiskey blends triticale with other grains to create a smooth whiskey for $300 bottles. Originally reported by Maxim.
Frey Ranch’s Third Harvest Whiskey
Frey Ranch’s Third Harvest Whiskey blends triticale with other grains to create a smooth whiskey for $300 bottles.
Frey Ranch’s Farming Tradition
Frey Ranch has tended fields for 170 years, growing grains as cover crops and for livestock feed.
Colby Frey’s Whiskey Idea
Colby Frey, fifth generation farmer, noticed grains could be used for whiskey instead of livestock feed.
Frey Ranch Whiskey Process
Frey Ranch grows, ferments, mashes, distills, and bottles whiskey entirely on their 2,500-acre farm.
Harvester Series Whiskey
The Harvester Series celebrates grains grown on Frey Ranch’s 2,500-acre farm with unique mash bills.
Triticale in Whiskey
Triticale, a grain rarely used in whiskey, adds complexity to Frey Ranch’s Third Harvest blend.
Third Harvest Blend
Third Harvest uses 26.66% triticale, 36.14% corn, 27.92% rye, 4.80% malted barley, and 4.48% wheat.
Whiskey Tasting Notes
Third Harvest has notes of orange marmalade, honey, teddy grahams, and caramelized brown sugar.
Whiskey Release Details
Third Harvest bottles are available through a $999 annual club membership or an online lottery from November 16 to November 23.
Frey Ranch’s Motto
Each bottle carries the family motto: 'Be good to the land and the land will be good to you.'
At a glance
Frey Ranch’s Third Harvest Whiskey blends triticale with other grains to create a smooth whiskey for $300 bottles.
