FEW Spirits American Straight Whiskey Review
Distilled in Evanston, Illinois
Accolades: Best American Blended at 2024 World Whiskies Awards
Blend of bourbon, rye, & malt whiskey heavily smoked with cherrywood
Length of fermentation: 3-4 days
MSRP: $49.99
Still manufacturer: Vendome and Kothe
Type of still: Column and hybrid
Proof coming off the still: 135
Barrel entry proof: 118
Age: NAS, all over 4 years
Proof: 93
Barrel manufacturer: Barrel Mill and ISC
Barrel char/toast level: Toast, No. 3char
Nose 👃: Molasses. Pear. Cherry. Vanilla. Orange zest. Brown sugar.
Palate 👅: Brown sugar. Toffee. Coffee. Mint. Black pepper. Nutmeg. Medium viscosity.
Finish 🏁: Smoke. Black pepper. Honey. Dark chocolate. Coffee. Long in length.
This is a highly unique profile that you’ve not experienced before. I’ve now had two glasses of this, and I really like it. If you are interested in unique blended American whiskey… This is one that you want to check out. Blending is art… And this is just that.
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