North Fork
Rye Whiskey
North Fork
Rye Whiskey: Small Batch
Proof: 46% Alc. by Vol. (92 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 and 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