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Whiskey Review: FEW Immortal Rye

We review FEW Immortal Rye, a rye whiskey at barrel proof that's been influenced with the addition of Eight Immortals Oolong Tea.

OVERALL RATING

7
$45.00
  • Kenji Mizumori, bourbon aficionado & bartender.
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Few Spirits Few Immortal Rye

Tasting Notes

About:

93 proof, 46.5% ABV. Rye whiskey at barrel proof with the addition of Eight Immortals Oolong Tea. Mash bill of 70% rye, 20% corn and 10% malted barley. ~ $45 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
A dark honey or amber. In the glass, found some light legs and viscosity.
Nose:
This one was simple. Some citrus up front and black pepper. At 93 proof, it wasn’t overwhelmingly hot, but definitely present.
Palate:
As expected from the look in the glass, pretty light bodied, which was a touch of a surprise given the color. There’s a bit of spice and brown sugar. With the tea influence, there was certainly an earthiness to the finish, but faded rather quickly.
Finish:
Comments:
This rye whiskey was solid, though I would probably remove any expectations of the tea influence. It’s a great idea, though I’m not sure that it was the right combination. In regards to flavor profile, I could see the oolong going better with an American single malt.rnrnFor the price tag, definitely worthy of picking one up to see what those kids at FEW are up to and keep an eye out for what’s next.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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