FEW Spirits

£38.90

Made in the town of Evanston, Illinois, an ironic name perhaps considering that this is also the same town that lays claim to being the birthplace to the Women’s Temperance Movement (an influential protagonist in the story of Prohibition). This is just one of the many things that will grab your attention. The gin is certainly different considering not only the liquid but also the distillery’s experiments and one-off bottlings too. It would be an understatement to say that this gin has our curiosity at fever pitch….

F.E.W American Gin -

Launched in August 2011, FEW American Gin is a worthy addition to the craft distilled gin category. As mentioned above, we tasted it with a lot of expectations and were relieved to find a balanced gin. We expected it to be well made – anyone who takes a grain-to-glass approach is always going to produce a well-rounded product – but on occasion some of these (by other craft distillers) have not been very “ginny”. FEW American Gin is definitely modern in its profile, but not so far that it is not recognizable as a gin. We enjoyed it, especially in a refreshing Summery G&T.

F.E.W Standard Issue Gin -

This Navy Strength puppy is interesting. To many, Navy Strength Gin is defined by Plymouth and that style has become the reference point. But this doesn’t have to be the case – just because the proof is higher – why does it have to be earthy tasting? F.E.W Standard Issue Gin (named as a nod to military and navy rationing and equipment) exemplifies other interpretations on the style of gin. It has a bright sweet and spicy taste with lemon bursting through on a creamy base. The finish is long and sweet, with liquorice prominent. The grain is also apparent through out – almost as if it were the signature style for all F.E.W gins.

F.E.W Breakfast Gin -

Read Gin Foundry's full review here: FEW Spirits