I have been looking forward to getting my hands on FEW Spirits Motor Oil Whiskey. Bottled at 50.5% ABV), bottled in Evanston, IL, 750 ml bottle and priced at $59.99. It has as a medicinal cinnamon aroma with a hint of burnt orange peel, it promises genuine character.
Nose
It has as a medicinal cinnamon aroma with a hint of burnt orange peel. burn. The bitter black cherry and hint of sweet vermouth flavors on the burn. The bitter black cherry and hint of sweet vermouth flavors on the burn. The bitter black cherry and hint of sweet vermouth flavors on the Proceed with caution when nosing this 101 proof whiskey as it only takes one light swirl to open it right up, packing an eye watering nose burn. The bitter black cherry and hint of sweet vermouth flavors on the palate would make this an ideal whiskey for a Manhattan. rnrnBut since its a limited release, Id recommend enjoying it neat in order to experience the full throttle of this high octane spirit. The complexity of flavors in the medium-long finish makes this a nice whiskey to chew on for a while.
Palate
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The Bottom Line
FEW Spirits Motor Oil Whiskey delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $59.99. It has as a medicinal cinnamon aroma with a hint of burnt orange peel represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
