WhiskyYQR
FEW Immortal Rye
Flavored Whiskey — Illinois, USA
Reviewed
December 23, 2020 (edited December 24, 2020)
Partially blind tasting, two bottles were selected for me from my sample collection - likely due to both having a very dark colour (Few and a single barrel from Shelter Point). While close in colour, I quickly moved this comparison to a world whisky rye.
The nose is pleasant and inviting and the botanical, eucalyptus notes made me think of a gin first and, knowing I have no gin, I poured Millstone 100 Rye.
The Few nose has sweetness and an eucalyptus, pine influence that is softened by the tea. Side by side you can see the similarities between Few and the Millstone. The finish is medium and length and spice with that lingering taste (hui gan) that tea leaves behind.
Is it good, yes, and it is not a Lot 40 type rye, it is definitely has a more botanical taste. The tea influence is interesting. If you have, and enjoy, a bottle of Millstone 100 this one is worth a try.
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Wow, this sounds really interesting. Great review!