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Founded as a dry community, Evanston, Illinois was the birthplace of the Womens Temperance Movement and home to Frances Elizabeth Willard, an influential protagonist in the story of Prohibition. As the Temperance Movement approached a boiling point, abstinence slowly began to creep across the country and Willard and her league of temperance supporters turned Evanston into a stronghold.For over 100 years, Evanston remained a dry town. It wasnt until Paul Hletko, owner and master distiller at Few Spirits, began lobbying the town that the antiquated laws were lifted. "Im the vice president of the PTA at my kids school and I coach their soccer and T-ball teams," Hletko says. "People around town know me and what Im about, which is handy when youre looking to change 100 years of laws.This special expression from FEW spirits was designed by distiller Steven Kaplan. Catered towards brunch eaters, with the classic French 75 cocktail in mind, they had initially considered adding coffee to make this gin distinct, but instead went with earl grey tea as a botanical, which was incorporated in the recipe to compliment juniper, citrus profile of the spirit. Just like FEW Spirits other Gins, this expression has a complex, grain-forward mash bill made from corn, wheat and barley.On the nose are aromas of bread, coriander, and lemon, tailed by notes of brewing earl grey. Hidden notes of lavender and black tea begin to emerge, layered above a hint of menthol, hops and barley.The palate is refined, with earl grey, bergamot, citrus and fresh juniper notes. Mid-palate has the signature FEW creaminess and a burst of cinnamon on its dry finish. FEW Breakfast Gin is bottled at 42 percent ABV.Pick up a bottle of this unique gin today!

Hidden down a dark alley in a former chop shop, skilled men are quietly violating one of Evanstons founding principles: Prohibition. In the 19th century, Frances Elizabeth Willard was elected President of the Chicago Womans Christian Temperance Union and embarked on a decade-long crusade to prohibit alcohol in the United States. Willard worked tirelessly; as President of the WCTU, she traveled roughly 30,000 miles and gave an average of 400 lectures each year for an entire decade.As a result, Evanston remained a dry town for over 100 years. It wasnt until Paul Hletko, owner and master distiller at Few Spirits, began lobbying the town that the antiquated laws were lifted. Im the vice president of the PTA at my kids school and I coach their soccer and T-ball teams, Hletko says. People around town know me and what Im about, which is handy when youre looking to change 100 years of laws.Today, Hletko and his team of master distillers produce Few spirits in the heart of Evanston, Illinois. FEW has brewed up an eye opening new experience. To make this Cold Cut Bourbon, cask strength FEW Bourbon is mashed, fermented, distilled, aged and bottled at the FEW distillery then cut with cold brew coffee. Cold Cut is a unique whiskey delivering unexpected depth and boldness. Perfect choice for Brunch or in a mean, bold, Manhattan.Pick up your bottle today!

Hidden down a dark alley in a former chop shop, skilled men are quietly violating one of Evanstons founding principles: Prohibition. In the 19th century, Frances Elizabeth Willard was elected President of the Chicago Womans Christian Temperance Union and embarked on a decade-long crusade to prohibit alcohol in the United States. Willard worked tirelessly; as President of the WCTU, she traveled roughly 30,000 miles and gave an average of 400 lectures each year for an entire decade.As a result, Evanston remained a dry town for over 100 years. It wasnt until Paul Hletko, owner and master distiller at Few Spirits, began lobbying the town that the antiquated laws were lifted. "Im the vice president of the PTA at my kids school and I coach their soccer and T-ball teams,"Hletko says. "People around town know me and what Im about, which is handy when youre looking to change 100 years of laws."Today, Hletko and his team of master distillers produce Few Bourbon Whiskey in the heart of Evanston, Illinois.Few Bourbon Whiskey is made from a mash of 70 percent corn, 20 percent barley and 10 percent rye. "The corn comes from a farmers co-op in Indiana and my barley and rye from farmers in Wisconsin," notes Hletko. After mashing and fermenting the grains, Hletko distills the wash through his 1,500-liter Kothe copper-pot still.After distillation, the bourbon is aged in custom-made oak barrels from Minnesota. "The cooper I eventually chose to make our barrels won 24 out of 25 categories at a spirits competition I visited," Hletko says. "Im no math major, but thats the cooper I want to make our barrels." The #3 char on the barrels contributes slightly sweet hints of honey and vanilla to Few Bourbon, which are nicely balanced by a spicy finish that intensifies as it lingers. After aging the bourbon, Hletko and his team of distillers fill and label each bottle by hand.Few Bourbon Whiskey earned a Gold Medal from the Beverage Testing Institute and a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2012.As one of the leading figures of the Temperance movement, its unlikely that Frances Elizabeth Willard would approve of Hletkos success or the name he chose for his distillery, which is sometimes written as F.E.W. Spirits."People say shes rolling over in her grave, Hletko says with a coy smile. "I wouldnt know about that the name is just a coincidence."Pick up a bottle today!

Hidden down a dark alley in a former chop shop, skilled men are quietly violating one of Evanstons founding principles: Prohibition. In the 19th century, Frances Elizabeth Willard was elected President of the Chicago Womans Christian Temperance Union and embarked on a decade-long crusade to prohibit alcohol in the United States. Willard worked tirelessly; as President of the WCTU, she traveled roughly 30,000 miles and gave an average of 400 lectures each year for an entire decade.As a result, Evanston remained a dry town for over 100 years. It wasnt until Paul Hletko, owner and master distiller at Few Spirits, began lobbying the town that the antiquated laws were lifted. "Im the vice president of the PTA at my kids school and I coach their soccer and T-ball teams," Hletko says. "People around town know me and what Im about, which is handy when youre looking to change 100 years of laws." Today, Hletko and his team of master distillers produce Few Rye Whiskey in the heart of Evanston, Illinois.Few Rye is made from a mash of 70 percent rye, 20 percent corn and 10 percent malted barley. "The corn comes from a farmers co-op in Indiana and my barley and rye from farmers in Wisconsin," notes Hletko. After milling, mashing and fermenting the grains, Hletko distills the wash through his 1,500-liter Kothe copper-pot still imported from Germany.Following distillation, the rye whiskey is aged in custom-made oak barrels from Minnesota. "The cooper I eventually chose to make our barrels won 24 out of 25 categories at a spirits competition I visited," Hletko says. "Im no math major, but thats the cooper I want to make our barrels." The #3 char on the barrels gives Few Rye hints of allspice and peppercorn, which are followed by notes of dark caramel, coffee, mellow vanilla and cinnamon. These flavors earned Few Rye Whiskey the title of Craft Whiskey of the Year from Whisky Advocate. As one of the leading figures of the Temperance movement, its unlikely that Frances Elizabeth Willard would approve of Hletkos success or the name he chose for his distillery, which is sometimes written as F.E.W. Spirits."People say shes rolling over in her grave," Hletko says with a coy smile. "I wouldnt know about that the name is just a coincidence."Try the Craft Whiskey of the Year today!