Listen "60: Erin Lee of FEW Spirits"
Episode Synopsis
Erin Lee is the head distiller at FEW Spirits in Evanston, Illinois. Lee became a certified tea sommelier in 2021 and quickly discovered a love for the tasting process. That passion led her into the world of whiskey, and soon after, she was selected for the inaugural class of interns for the STEPUP Foundation—an inclusion and equity program that aims to provide underserved and underrepresented individuals with training, encouragement and opportunities to enter the craft spirits community.
In this episode, Erin shares her journey to becoming head distiller at FEW, and how she’s blending her dual passions for spirits and tea—from the release of FEW Smashing Pumpkins Bourbon to a recent presentation she gave on demystifying tea. She also offers insight into FEW’s core lineup and reflects on the pivotal role the STEPUP internship played in shaping her career.
In this episode, Erin shares her journey to becoming head distiller at FEW, and how she’s blending her dual passions for spirits and tea—from the release of FEW Smashing Pumpkins Bourbon to a recent presentation she gave on demystifying tea. She also offers insight into FEW’s core lineup and reflects on the pivotal role the STEPUP internship played in shaping her career.
More episodes of the podcast Craft Spirits Podcast
64: Best Bars Roundtable
14/08/2025
58: Jordan Cotton of Cotton & Reed
28/01/2025
57: James Donaldson of Chemist Spirits
18/12/2024
56: Sara Sergent of Alpine Distilling
05/12/2024
54: Tom Bard of The Bard Distillery
07/11/2024
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.