FEW Immortal Rye is FEW's grain-to-glass, cask-strength straight rye whiskey brought to proof with cold-extracted 8 Immortals oolong tea instead of water, bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV) in Evanston, Illinois.
FEW revels in the atypical. For Immortal Rye, the distillery takes its award-winning straight rye and proofs it with cold-brewed 8 Immortals oolong, a hand-harvested, high-mountain Dancong oolong produced in small batches by a family-run operation in Guangdong Province, for a rye of unusual delicacy and complexity. The spice of FEW's straight rye folds into the tea, and the effect is subtle but unmistakable.
On the nose, dusty cloves, old cigar box, oolong tea leaves and bundled herbs. The palate brings an overlay of peach, honey and exotic dragon fruit with brown sugar and black pepper.
The dragon-and-8 label makes it a conversation-starting gift.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Rye whiskey must be made from at least 51% rye.
Oolong tea sits between green and black tea in oxidation.
Serve it neat in a Glencairn glass.
A splash of water opens up the peach and honey.
Try it in an Old Fashioned with honey syrup.
It also makes an intriguing Highball.
It is a great gift for tea lovers and whiskey explorers.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Clove, cigar box, oolong, herbs.
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Palate: Peach, honey, dragon fruit.
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Finish: Brown sugar, black pepper.
Specifications
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Distillery: FEW Spirits, Evanston, Illinois
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Style: Straight rye proofed with oolong tea
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Tea: 8 Immortals Dancong oolong, cold extracted
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Proof / ABV: 93 proof (46.5% ABV)
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Region: Illinois, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, or shake FEW's Immortal Dragon: rye, oolong tea syrup, muddled dragon fruit and lemon, topped with soda. It pairs with dim sum, peach desserts or roast duck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is unusual about it?
It is brought to proof with cold-extracted oolong tea instead of water.
Does it taste like tea?
Subtly; the tea adds peach, honey and dragon fruit notes.
Where is it made?
In Evanston, Illinois.
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