The Heart Cut #05 FEW Spirits Rye Whiskey

A bold new style of whisky, crafted to rival the finest from Kentucky—this dram is an all-out celebration of orange. The journey begins with bright notes of tangy lemon drops and juicy sun-ripened apricots, opening into the mellow comfort of homemade peach iced tea, perfectly chilled. Layers of hot buttered crumpets, rich and golden, meet a slice of zesty lemon drizzle cake, with a warm, subtle spice weaving everything together. Vibrant, comforting, and unmistakably distinctive.

Distillery Few Distillery · Illinois · USA · 🇺🇸

Master distiller Paul Hletko

Method Magic Just 10 minutes from downtown Chicago, tucked down an alley, FEW Spirits is where craft meets character. This grain-to-bottle distillery does it all on-site: mashing, fermenting, distilling, aging, and bottling. It’s true grain-to-glass magic. By law, rye whiskey must be at least 51% rye, but FEW goes up a beyond with 70% rye, 20% corn (for a touch of sweetness), and 10% malted barley in the mash bill. The spirit was initially matured in new American oak before spending three years in a Sauternes cask, adding a rich, honeyed depth. And who bottles it? None other than the World Whisky Awards’ Best Independent Bottler in the World—2024 & 2025. 🥃

Whisky Wisdom Non-chill Filtered · No Age Statement

Type Rye 🌾

Great with Sushi · Wasabi Peas · Dark Chocolate