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#05 FEW SPIRITS

SUNSHINE IN A GLASS

This Rye Whiskey, finished for 3 years in a Sauternes cask, is like a warm ray of sunshine through the window on a cold day. Sure to bring a smile to any American whiskey fan.

50% VOL / 50CL

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ABOUT THIS WHISKEY

American Rye Whiskey

Cask : New American Oak

Finish : Sauternes Cask

Distilled : 01/06/2016

Bottled : 01/05/2023

Strength: 50%abv (Bottled-in-Bond)

1 of 441 bottles

TASTES LIKE

If you’re into synaesthesia, this whiskey is all about ORANGE! Orange almond polenta cake, lemon drops, apricots, peach iced tea (a really great home-made one), hot buttered crumpets with lashings of butter, lemon drizzle cake and a touch of spice.

MEET THE DISTILLERY

Tucked away down an alley in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, you’ll find FEW Spirits, a grain-to-glass distillery making whiskey and gin since 2011.

Learn more about FEW Spirits here.

THIS MADE THE CUT BECAUSE

People make distilleries, which couldn’t be more accurate for FEW Spirits, founded by Paul Hletko. The day we tried cask samples at the distillery in Evanston, Chicago is one we’ll always remember - sipping whiskey and talking about everything under the sun. Speaking of sun - this cask is a warm ray of sunshine on a cold winter's day.

OUR HALF + HEART RECOMMENDATION

Two beers, depending on your mood. For a juicy concoction, pair this FEW with Pressure Drop’s Domino Topple Cali IPA. And if you’re looking for a high/low combo, look no further than Small Beer’s Hazy IPA.

OTHER COOL THINGS ABOUT THIS WHISKEY

Sauternes wine Cask Finish

Sauternes is a sweet wine from Bordeaux, France, known for its distinctive flavours of honey, dried apricots and lemon. So, in this instance, the use of a Sauternes cask for finishing imparts some of these delightful flavours to the final whiskey. YUM.

Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-bond is an American Whiskey classification that speaks to a whiskey's provenance and location. To be labelled as such, the whiskey must be aged for a minimum of four years, and bottled at exactly 50%abv (100 proof). It must be made by one distiller, in a single distillery (so not a blend of distilleries) in one season, and must be aged in a bonded warehouse. Curious to know more? Our friends at Rabbit Hole distillery in Kentucky (another great whiskey and distillery) wrote this article which sums it up nicely.

HEADING TO CHICAGO?

Our guide to Chicago, the home of FEW Spirits. Tried and tested, our favourite bars, restaurants, coffee shops and cool things to do. Enjoy!

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