Few Rye Whiskey
46.5% ABV
$55 – $65
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What the Distillery Says
BORN OF HEARTY GRAIN AND PATIENCE.
The generous rye content is married with the sweetness of corn for a genteel interpretation of the venerable spirit. Patiently aged in air-dried oak barrels, its spicy character transcends mere resurgence. Behold – the renaissance of rye.
Mashed, fermented, distilled, aged at least one year in charred new oak barrels, and bottled by FEW Spirits, LLc. Evanston, IL
What Gary Says
Nose: Bright rye spice, mint, dill, lemon furniture polish with notes of pine.
Palate: Crisp, bright sharp with lemon spice, mint and a touch of cinnamon.
Finish: Short to moderate in length with dried mint and light pepper.
Comments: I’m not sure where the ‘patience’ comes from in their claim, since they don’t list an age. It tastes fairly young to me, although I happen to like young rye (maybe the only whisk(e)y category I don’t mind in the 2-3 yr range). While I don’t mind young rye, I’d never cough up over $50 for a bottle of this. If you’re considering it for some other reason (maybe you live in Illinois and want to support local craft?), I’d urge you to try a pour first.