FEW Rye 1979 and was a fixture on

and was a fixture on the Square until he passed away in 1997 at the ripe old age of 93

lime and waxy vanilla

Palate: The first impression on the palate is lively

this malt is matured in warehouses much further inland

Only 143 bottles were produced

FEW Rye 1979 and was a fixture onA small batch rye from Chicago's FEW distillery. Crafted from a blend of 70% Midwestern rye, 20% local corn and 10% two row malted barley, and fermented with a wine yeast from Frances Loire Valley. Matured for at least 2 years in air dried oak barrels. Bottled at 46. 5%. (Bottle size 750ml) Nose: Crisp grain with caramel and honey on the nose. Palate: A luscious whiskey sweetness on the palate with spiciness that is accented by notes of pepper, ginger