ROKNAR MINNESOTA STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
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Born from open-pollinated AC Hazlet Winter Rye and non-GMO Heirloom Corn grown on our farm, Roknar is a rye like no other — milled, fermented, distilled, and aged entirely on-site in small batches. Each bottle reflects the strength of our northern climate and the soul of the soil it sprang from. Finished in Cognac casks, Roknar sets a new standard for Minnesota rye.
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The Far North Method
Open top fermented with house selected yeast for 4-5 days.
Double distilled to 150 proof on a 500 gallon hybrid pot still with an 8 plate column designed by Vendome Copper & Brass Works.
Barrel entry proof is 118. Aged for 2 years in 15-gallon charred oak barrels and finished in Cognac casks.
The Minnesota Mash Bill: 80% AC Hazlet Rye, 10% heirloom corn and 10% malt barley
Far North aims to establish MINNESOTA Rye as a regional style in the spirit of Pennsylvania and Maryland-style ryes.
TASTING NOTES
Roknar marries aromas of brown sugar and cinnamon with vanilla bean, roasted almonds and freshly sawn oak.
Nose: Brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla bean, sawn oak
Palate: Butter-smooth, with smoked ham and balsa wood
Finish: Soft-baked pretzel, warm star anise
“I picked up a bottle of your bottled-in-bond while visiting the in-laws. I'm yet again reminded of why I consider you folks to be THE top rye whiskey producer in the states (if not the world). INCREDIBLE.”
Steve M. Alabama
Old fashioned
2 oz Roknar rye
3 drops Angostura bitters
Bartender’s spoon (or two) simple syrup
Stir over ice 40 rotations. Strain into glass. Garnish with orange peel and black cherry.
Boulevardier
1 oz Roknar Minnesota Rye | Cognac Cask Finish
1 oz Bitter Orange Liqueur
.75 oz sweet vermouth
Stir over ice. Strain into Nick & Nora glass. Express orange peel, discard