EP27: FEW Spirits, Craft Spirit Appreciation 101, Barrel Aging, Bourbon

Meet Paul Hletko, the mastermind behind FEW Spirits, a craft distillery in Chicago that creates award-winning spirits with a twist. Paul shares his insights on how to savor the flavors of craft spirits, what makes a good fermentation base, how barrel aging works, and what distinguishes bourbon, scotch, and single malt. He also talks about the latest trends in non-alcoholic drinks and how they compare to their boozy counterparts.0:00 Collaborations3:11 Craft Spirit Appreciation 10124:42 Getting into Distilling32:53 How Spirits are Made32:23 Fermentation Source: Comparing Corn vs. Wheat46:58 Before Few Spirits48:56 Barrel Aging58:38 Bourbon, Scotch, White Oak, Coopers, Single Malt1:12:20 What is Few Spirits known for?1:21:25 Non-Alcohol Beverage Trends1:25:44 US Government Formula Approvals from TTB1:28:21 Favorites https://www.fewspirits.com/Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life?  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastWatch on YouTubeFollow on Instagramemail questions to [email protected] the show