I agree with the source of the grain being important. Grains will develop flavors based on the soil and environment they grow in. You see this with cows, for example, where beef from different parts of the world will carry different flavor profiles. That’s why I’m open to distillers sourcing ingredients to try new things, to experiment.
My personal favorite "grain to glass" distiller is FREY RANCH, of Fallon, NV. They make bourbon, and Rye whiskey. "Be good to the land, and the land will be good to you."
I don't want to be a shill for whisky tribe....but I've had an original grain watch for over five years. I always get comments on it. Not the most spectacular movement, but super unique.
Edaphology The same type of orange tree that is cultivated 300km's from my backyard is a totally different orange. It's called "condições edafoclimáticas" The weather, the climate, the pollinators and other factors, make a difference, which will affect the final product.
I am now convinced that you can say anything you like when describing whiskey tasting notes. For instance you could say that it smells of a hint of dogs vomit and Briana goes .... "yeah yeah, I totally get that" then Rex chimes in with "I'm getting a hint of arse" and Briana responds with "interesting". Just make it up as you go along and you won't be too far wrong. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Just don't take this too seriously.
I like how original grains watches look, except their huge generic font logo written across the watch face looks so tacky and cheaply branded. They need a nice little logo there instead, it would improve the aesthetic immensely and I'd buy one.
Talking about kilometers first, brand has swedish O in it and township is straight from southern sweden without the swedish 0... Minnesota had some influences from Sweden and Finland throught immigration but does Michael have some background from these coutries?
The Får North Whiskey, is using a scandinavian å, and that word "får" means "sheep". Sheep North Whiskey. And why does he have Skane Township, when the region in southern Sweden is spelled Skåne. The ring is simply in the wrong place! :D
It’s funny when people bring Scandinavian characters in to the non Scandinavian languages. Får in Norwegian means sheep. I suppose it’s ment to look cool, but to me at least it’s the opposite to mix ÆØÅ/æøå in to English… 🫣
This should be a regular series. Like,"Meet the Distiller". Do one a month or every other week. 10 thumbs up.
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I love the reach Far North Spirits has gained. The distillery, bar, and farm in Hallock are such gems.
I love it when people are motivated by curiosity, because they're not usually invested in a particular answer, they're invested in GETTING the answer.
Just a plug for Frey Ranch, a distiller that is doing grain to glass.
Great tour and good people there
Most definitely. Good stuff. Haven't done the tour yet, but it's on my list.
Michael was such a delight to meet and talk with at Bastards Ball and Far North's rye is fantastic. And I am 100% with him on the Stauning. So good
Far north Haslett 100 proof rye was my favorite whisky of the Ball. Thanks for this episode.
Roknar is one of my faves, when the wife is in the mood for a drink she always asks for the "Viking Juice"😍
I agree with the source of the grain being important. Grains will develop flavors based on the soil and environment they grow in. You see this with cows, for example, where beef from different parts of the world will carry different flavor profiles. That’s why I’m open to distillers sourcing ingredients to try new things, to experiment.
I love these videos, its soo nice to hear whisky people talk passionetly about other whisky
Not available near me but just ordered the Roknar Rye, Roknar Bonded Rye, & Bodalen Bourbon from their website. Can't wait to try them!
My personal favorite "grain to glass" distiller is FREY RANCH, of Fallon, NV. They make bourbon, and Rye whiskey. "Be good to the land, and the land will be good to you."
Do this so much more ... there is so much Whiskey to try, bring the most interesting and the people with the most care
Great show today, Briana even makes the commercials watchable....😀
Far North is amazing! My family used to live in Hallock, MN. But I never got to visit the distillery while they did
A Swanson loving whiskey just feels right 😌👌
I don't want to be a shill for whisky tribe....but I've had an original grain watch for over five years. I always get comments on it. Not the most spectacular movement, but super unique.
Great vid. I'm also very concerned about the process of getting it out of the glass, though. Cheers, all!
Love his POV. Lots to learn. Need to find a bottle from Far North somehow.
People should also check out “Arbikie Highland Estate” in Angus, Scotland. Field to bottle Rye and Malt Whisky
I love that he isnt trying to complete with the industrial farming system. Instead he is creating a 'value added' product while bypassing wholesalers.
Love Stauning! They do some great stuff. I'll have to try to find Far North next time I visit the US.
I LOVE this new series of videos! Great stuff!!
We have a great grain to glass distillery out here in MO, Nobletons distilling
Loved this one!!
Edaphology
The same type of orange tree that is cultivated 300km's from my backyard is a totally different orange.
It's called "condições edafoclimáticas"
The weather, the climate, the pollinators and other factors, make a difference, which will affect the final product.
I am now convinced that you can say anything you like when describing whiskey tasting notes. For instance you could say that it smells of a hint of dogs vomit and Briana goes .... "yeah yeah, I totally get that" then Rex chimes in with "I'm getting a hint of arse" and Briana responds with "interesting". Just make it up as you go along and you won't be too far wrong. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Just don't take this too seriously.
Får means sheep in Swedish. The circle over Å changes the pronunciation completely.
Minnesota! Where the mosquitos don't need straws to drink the whiskey.
The "land of 10,000 lakes," a state I've visited once, and never want to go again... Far, far too many mosquitos.
@@jreyman You should come in February. The mosquitos have their winter coats then and are a lot easier to swat.
I have 5 different bottles of Far North in my collection. If they make a recommendation, I’m going to hunt it down
I like how original grains watches look, except their huge generic font logo written across the watch face looks so tacky and cheaply branded. They need a nice little logo there instead, it would improve the aesthetic immensely and I'd buy one.
Fantastic video!
when i think of seed to glass...i thing of frey ranch
I was just saying the same thing about unusual proofs lol
Talking about kilometers first, brand has swedish O in it and township is straight from southern sweden without the swedish 0... Minnesota had some influences from Sweden and Finland throught immigration but does Michael have some background from these coutries?
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The Får North Whiskey, is using a scandinavian å, and that word "får" means "sheep". Sheep North Whiskey.
And why does he have Skane Township, when the region in southern Sweden is spelled Skåne. The ring is simply in the wrong place! :D
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whay dose his sheep north????
Hahaha!!!! 🦄
The crap music could have been cut.
you're canceled. It's easier to do.
You've added so much, thanks for sharing. You belong somewhere else.
It’s funny when people bring Scandinavian characters in to the non Scandinavian languages. Får in Norwegian means sheep. I suppose it’s ment to look cool, but to me at least it’s the opposite to mix ÆØÅ/æøå in to English… 🫣