FEW Single Malt Whisky
46.5% ABV
$70
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What the Distillery Says
ONE MALT TO RULE THEM ALL IN AND IN WHISKY BIND THEM.
HINTS OF SMOKED ALMOND AND HONEY ON THE NOSE. THE TEXTURE AND FLAVORS ARE REMINISCENT OF A PERFECTLY CRAFTED CAPPUCCINO, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE WITH A SUBTLE SMOKE FROM CHERRY WOOD AND OAK. RESIDUAL FLAVORS OF BOURBON AND RYE ROUND OUT THIS SOFT SMOOTH DRAM.
100% MALTED BARLEY. SMOKED WITH CHERRY WOOD RATHER THAN PEAT. ONLY 500-600 BOTTLES RELEASED ANNUALLY WORLDWIDE.
What Gary Says
Nose: Malt, exotic wood notes of sandalwood and cedar, cocoa, cherries, roasted corn and almonds.
Palate: Rich mouthfeel, sweet with cherries and chocolate, bit of spice with apple and nutmeg.
Finish: Moderately long with honey and cherries.
Comments: I really like the funky wood notes on the nose – reminds me a bit of the aroma when you’re cutting different types of woods at a table saw. Not as complex as the Westward American Single Malt, but maybe more intense for what it does offer. I look to be in the minority with liking this one (saw several reviews where folks were left unimpressed or disappointed), but I like what I like. Similar struggles with the pricing on this, but if you’re a whiskey geek looking for different experiences, this does offer that (although contrary to what Arby’s might have you believe, different isn’t always good).