North Fork
Rye Whiskey
North Fork
Rye Whiskey: Small Batch
Proof: 45% Alc. by Vol. (90 Proof)
The North Fork of the Flathead River flows from a remote corner of British Columbia to Montana, traveling unchecked through border crossings, over a sunken steamship and around flooded mining camps. Like its namesake river, North Fork rye whiskey gives you the taste of something true & wild. The rye brings an herbal spice, the rye malt an earthy roundness, and the corn a sweet finish best enjoyed in the great outdoors.
Sizes: 750ml, 375ml, 50ml
Distillers Notes
Grain Bill: 51% organic rye from Vilicus Farms (Havre, MT), 24% malted rye, 25% corn.
Cooperage: Aged in 15-gallon char #3 white oak barrels from the Barrel Mill (MN).
Aging: Aged at least two years in barrels, then finished in a solera system. Younger whiskey is blended with older whiskey in the solera, which is never fully emptied, ensuring a smooth, consistent flavor. Our solera, started in 2011, still contains some of the original whiskey.
Bottling Notes: Rye malt adds savory depth, while charred oak delivers caramel sweetness and smoky overtones.
North Fork Cocktails
A few cocktail suggestions that we can’t get enough of.
In a rocks glass:
1.5 oz North Fork
Ice
Ginger Ale
Garnish with fresh lemon
North Fork Flood
In a shaker:
2 oz North Fork
Small scoop of brown sugar
6 Drops aromatic bitters
Scoop of Ice
Shake and strain into glass with Trail of the Cedars Absinthe rinse
Garnish with lemon twist
Sazerac
In a rocks glass:
Fill with Ice
Add 1 oz North Fork
Add a few dashes of aromatic bitters
Top with soda water, if desired
Little Big Man
Crush ice (we use a canvas bag and wood mallet, the traditional way)
In a julep cup:
1.5 oz North Fork
3/4 oz Mint simple
Stir
Top with crushed ice
Add 4 drops aromatic bitters
Garnish with spanked mint
To make mint simple: In a pot, dissolve 2.5 cups sugar with 2.5 cups water. Bring to a boil. Turn off heat. Add 4 oz fresh mint. Let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and cool for serving.
Mint Julep
In a rocks glass:
Fill with Ice
Add 1 oz North Fork
Fill with ice tea (leave about one inch of room)
Top with mango juice
Squeeze two lemon wedges into glass
Whiskey Tango
In a mug:
1 oz North Fork
1 oz Honey simple
Fresh lemon, squeezed
Hot water
North Fork Hot Toddy