Estate Distillery Releases an Ultra-Premium Wheat Whiskey
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Frey Ranch Distillery has announced the release of its Harvester Series: Second Harvest, the second expression in its ultra-premium Harvester Series. Priced at $249.99, the whiskey highlights Frey Ranch’s sustainable, estate-grown grains and coincides with the distillery’s annual Whiskey Harvest in Fallon, Nevada. Only 600 individually numbered bottles will be made available.
What’s in the Blend?
Second Harvest was created in collaboration with Master Blender Nancy Fraley, alongside founders Colby and Ashley Frey and Master Distiller Russell Wedlake. The blend includes barrels ranging in age from four years and six months to eight years and seven months. The final whiskey consists of 52.5% 100% Wheat Whiskey, 14.25% Four Grain Bourbon, 9.5% 100% Unmalted Barley Whiskey, 9.5% 100% Malted Barley Whiskey, 9.5% 100% Barley Whiskey (half malted, half unmalted), and 4.25% Quad Malt Whiskey. Bottled at 122.44 proof, the expression emphasizes a softer, sweeter wheat-forward profile compared to the rye-based First Harvest release.
Harvester Tasting Profile
According to the distillery, the nose offers aromas of hot chocolate with crème de menthe, banana pudding, lemon meringue, and biscotti dipped in caramel macchiato. The palate includes notes of alfalfa blossom honey, crème brûlée, toasted marshmallow, baklava, orange marmalade, and fresh tangerine peels. The finish is described as soft and creamy with lingering custard and citrus notes.
Collaboration with Legendary Blender, Nancy Fraley
Co-Founder Colby Frey stated: “The Frey team was thrilled with the response we received from our fans during the launch of First Harvest, which sold out online in a mere 17 minutes and in our Tasting Room in less than an hour… For the launch of Second Harvest, we’ve teamed up with Nancy again to work her blending magic while continuing our legacy of promoting the benefits of true estate distilling where we keep the focus on the grains.”
Nancy Fraley added: “Imagine my delight when I got the call from Colby & Ashley to partner with them for the Second Harvest blend. What’s so exciting about this project is the chance to experiment with wholly unique blends where the sky is the limit… we knew that we wanted to start with a wheat-forward base to create a whiskey with a softer, sweeter, and more delicate taste profile.”
Design and Packaging
The packaging pays homage to the Frey family’s farming heritage. The traditional Frey Ranch stopper has been replaced with a vintage tractor topper made from recycled metal, and the exterior packaging resembles a grain silo. The Frey family motto, “Be good to the land and the land will be good to you,” is prominently featured.
Ultra Limited Availability
Of the 600 bottles, 333 will be released via an online lottery managed by EQL, open September 26–29. An additional 150 bottles will be available at the Frey Ranch Tasting Room on September 27. A small allocation will reach select Nevada and California retailers in the coming weeks. Purchases are limited to one bottle per person.
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