Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Second Harvest Review

Distillery: Frey Ranch Distillery – Fallon, Nevada

Proof: 122.44 (61.22% ABV)

Age: Blend (see below)

Mashbill: Blend (see below)

MSRP: $250

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A Masterful Fusion of Science, Art and Estate-to-Glass

Frey Ranch’s Harvester Series is a continuation of whiskey made entirely from one place.  The Second Harvest release is a meticulous blend of seven estate-distilled whiskeys and built from a blend of 100% Wheat Whiskey (52.5%), then layered with Frey’s signature Four Grain Bourbon; three different barley whiskeys (malted, unmalted, and half-malted), a 100% Unmalted Barley Whiskey, and finally a touch of Quad Malt Whiskey.

With barrels ranging from just over four years to nearly nine, this release continues to embrace the estate-to-glass philosophy that defines Frey Ranch.  Bottled at a cask strength 122.44 proof, how does the integration of multiple grains hold up the glass?

Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Second Harvest Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 4.6/5

Caramel corn.  Dried hay.  Cocoa nibs.  Warm biscuit.

Strengths:  Expressive.  Sweetness meets dessert warmth.  The combination of wheat and barley brings a layers of sweet grain notes intermingles with dessert sweetness.  Think dried straw and toffee-covered popcorn.  
Why It’s Not Higher:  Slight char sharpness.  A slight drop of water smooths the sharp notes.
Rating Justification:  Rich and aromatic.  Unmistakably grain-driven.

Palate – 4.7/5

Caramel green apple.  Milk chocolate.  Toasted grain.

Strengths:  Creamy mouthfeel.  Richness to the depth of flavors.  Green apple notes give some contrast to the sweet, chocolate notes.  The proof amplifies the flavor.
Why It’s Not Higher:  A fleeting tannic edge momentarily appears mid-Palate.  It doesn’t hang around long before giving way to returning sweetness.
Rating Justification:  A Palate that delivers complexity and richness.

Finish – 4.8/5

Lingering warmth.  Brown sugar.  Oak.  Cocoa butter.  Cereal grain.

Strengths:  Long.  Deeply warming from start to end. Luxurious texture.  Full-mouth coating and slowly fading sweetnessbalanced by gentle oak.  It’s the kind of Finish that tries your patience for another sip.
Why It’s Not Higher:  Slight tannic tang at the very end.
Rating Justification:  A masterclass in balance.  High proof staying power.

Value – 4.2/5

The $250 price point positions this release squarely in the ultra-premium category, where craftsmanship, rarity, and transparency are just as important as flavor.  With only 600 bottles, Second Harvest is less a daily sipper and more a showcase of what grain-to-glass and innovative blending can accomplish.  While the cost exceeds traditional valuation determination, Second Harvest delivers on high uniqueness and reliable quality for which Frey Ranch consistently delivers.

Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Second Harvest Review: The Verdict

Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Second Harvest represents a high-water mark.  The whiskey’s warm and flavorful depth, lasting Finish, and seemingly scientific integration of seven distinct components create a sensory and drinking experience that is enhanced only by its rarity.

Verdict – 4.7/5

We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.5 – 5
• Gold – 4 – 4.5
• Silver – 3 – 4
• Bronze – <3