Frey Ranch Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Bourbon (Four Grain)

Neat. Neck pour. I don’t know much about Frey Ranch other than the fact that they farm and distill. I believe organic grain too. This is a single barrel pick from Blackwell’s. I believe the Mashbill is four grain too. Digging the nose on first impression. I don’t know the age but it doesn’t come off as young. It’s very bright and fruity. Apple and peaches. Nice layer of caramel and a hint of chocolate. Flaky pie crust browned and buttered. There is definitely a lot of grain to this, I don’t mean that as being young but as just being surrounded by different grains at the distillery. There is something relaxing and comforting about this smell. Like a lilac or lavender even. Like it would make a really good candle. I’m impressed so far. Hoping the taste matches this. Super oily, rich mouthfeel. Definitely brings a lot of nice flavor! Nice finish too. Very light and bright on the tongue on first approach. Sweet, apple. Hint of caramel. Mid palate is a bit darker. Hits with baking spices that escalates into these rich caramels, vanilla, and chocolate. Starting to get more apple towards the finish, even the peaches. The floral is really coming out too. Blind this could get confused with a barrel strength Four Roses, but I like this better. Maybe way better. This is dangerously easy to drink at 122 proof. There is nothing stereotypically crafty about this. This is a secret hitter. As I sit with it, the floral aspects are escalating. I just finished a 2 ounce pour and want to explore it more. The glass still smells amazing!