FEW Whiskey

In the town of Evanston, Illinois, where the temperance movement once banned alcohol sales, a distillery opened in 2011 named after the very woman who fought for that ban. FEW is the initials of Frances Elizabeth Willard, a prominent temperance leader, and the name is a quiet, ironic nod to the few who opposed her cause. Founder Paul Hletko turned the town's dry past into a distillery now producing some of America's most respected small-batch whiskeys.

FEW 93 proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey 46,5%

Item no.: 22227865486-334

Bourbon from a town that was once dry for 117 years.
Expert description
FEW 93 proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the distillery's core expression, distilled from grain to bottle in Evanston, bottled at 46.5%. FEW Spirits was founded in 2011 by Paul Hletko in Evanston, Illinois — the birthplace of the American temperance movement, which remained dry for 117 years from 1855 to 1972. The name FEW is a cheeky nod to Frances Elizabeth Willard, one of Evanston's most prominent temperance advocates, and the distillery was founded as a grain-to-glass project, distilling everything from scratch on site.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is soft with caramel, honey and a hint of grain.
Palate
The palate offers brown sugar, vanilla and light sweetness.
Finish
The finish is medium-length, soft and round.
Specifications
Name: FEW 93 proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: FEW Spirits
Region/Country: Evanston, Illinois, USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 70 CL
Flavour profile
Soft · Sweet · Round · Caramel
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75,00

1pcs.
65,25EUR
FEW Rye 93 proof Straight Rye Whiskey 46,5%

Item no.: 22227865486-70

The same grain-to-glass philosophy, but with rye in the driver's seat.
Expert description
FEW Rye 93 proof Straight Rye Whiskey is the distillery's rye-forward expression, distilled from grain to bottle in Evanston, bottled at 46.5%. FEW Spirits was founded in 2011 by Paul Hletko in Evanston, Illinois — the birthplace of the American temperance movement, which remained dry for 117 years from 1855 to 1972. The name FEW is a cheeky nod to Frances Elizabeth Willard, one of Evanston's most prominent temperance advocates, and the distillery was founded as a grain-to-glass project, distilling everything from scratch on site.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is spiced with pepper, grain and a hint of fruit.
Palate
The palate offers rye, spice and light sweetness.
Finish
The finish is medium to long, dry and peppery.
Specifications
Name: FEW Rye 93 proof Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery: FEW Spirits
Region/Country: Evanston, Illinois, USA
Type: Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 70 CL
Flavour profile
Spiced · Peppery · Grainy · Dry
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80,25

1pcs.
69,75EUR

About FEW

FEW Spirits is the American craft distillery that deliberately set up shop in the heart of the temperance movement's birthplace and made a point of it. The name FEW, taken from temperance leader Frances Elizabeth Willard, sets the tone for a whiskey distilled in small batches with a spicy, artisanal character shaped by founder Paul Hletko's European brewing background. For beginners, FEW is an accessible entry point into American craft whiskey, while connoisseurs appreciate the story of the town's dramatic shift from 'dry' to home of one of Illinois's most acclaimed distilleries.

History & Background

Evanston was officially 'dry' for decades due to Willard's influence, and it was only in 2011 that the town again allowed alcohol production, making FEW the first legal distillery in the town's modern history. Founder Paul Hletko has a background from a European brewing family, shaping the distillery's approach to spiced, craft-driven production.

Production & Style

The whisky is distilled from local grain and matured in new, charred oak casks following American tradition, with a deliberate focus on craft, small-batch production.

Signature Style

Spiced, Craft-Driven, Ironic
Spice and a light smoky complexity give a whisky clearly bearing the mark of its European-inspired craft.

Facts

Distillery	FEW Spirits
Founded	2011
Pronounced	Fju
Region	Evanston, Illinois
Country	USA
Owner	Paul Hletko
Official website	fewspirits.com

Did You Know?

Evanston was officially 'dry' for decades due to the temperance movement, making it a historical irony that the town today hosts its own whisky distillery.

Like FEW? You should also try:

Koval, High West and WhistlePig.

FEW Whiskey

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