FEW Bourbon Whiskey
FEW Bourbon Whiskey is a straight bourbon bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. Distilled grain-to-glass by FEW Spirits in Evanston, Illinois, it is built on a three-grain mash of 70% corn, 20% rye, and 10% malted barley, fermented with saison yeast and aged in Minnesota oak barrels. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 93 proof (46.5% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 70% corn, 20% rye, 10% malted barley — fermented with saison yeast
- Aging: Minnesota oak barrels, small-batch
- Origin: FEW Spirits, Evanston, Illinois
Rebellion in a Bottle: Bourbon from the Home of Temperance
FEW's name is a wink at history — the initials of Frances Elizabeth Willard, the temperance leader who made Evanston, Illinois the dry stronghold of Prohibition. Founder Paul Hletko lobbied to lift the town's century-old liquor laws and opened his grain-to-glass distillery there in 2011, fermenting his bourbon mash with saison yeast — a brewer's touch from his homebrewing roots — for a spicy, grain-forward bourbon that punches above its age. Shop the FEW collection and explore bourbon whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers cherries, caramel, aged wood, and brown sugar. The palate brings corn sweetness, cinnamon, clove, and peppery oak over grain cereal and vanilla. The finish is warm and spicy with a fresh-milled grain character.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to open the spice — the saison-yeast character rewards attention. A bold, craft choice for a bourbon old fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FEW stand for?
Frances Elizabeth Willard — the temperance movement leader from Evanston, Illinois, where the distillery operates.
What proof is FEW Bourbon?
93 proof (46.5% ABV).
What is unusual about FEW Bourbon's production?
The mash is fermented with saison yeast — a brewing yeast that gives the bourbon its distinctive spicy, grain-forward character.
Order FEW Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — craft bourbon with a rebellious streak.