Distiller Notes
2019 & 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner
FEW Straight Rye Whiskey is 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.
A blend of 70% midwestern rye, 20% local corn, and 10% two-row malted barley, aged a minimum of four years. FEW Rye was made in a style reminiscent of the first rye whiskies made in the US - softer, rounder ryes with a balance of signature spice and developed fruit and other complex flavors
Perfect for sipping neat or mixing in a "Mid-West Manhattan."
Known for its peppery, spicy bite, Rye serves as the ideal base for cocktails like the Sazerac, Manhattan or Old Fashioned. In order for a spirit to be labeled an American Rye Whiskey, the mash bill must be comprised of at least 51% rye grain. The remainder of the mash is most often a combination of malted barley, wheat or corn. After distillation is complete, the spirit is transferred to unused, charred white oak barrels for a minimum of two years, though many producers choose to age longer.