Far North

Minnesota, United States

At a Glance

• Northernmost estate distillery in the US

• Practicing regenerative farming on a century-old family farm

• 2026 Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. Innovation Showcase — First Place, Single Varietal Rye Series

• Grows its own grain for full control over quality and flavor.

About Far North

Far North Spirits is a true estate-distillery operating from a century-old family farm in Minnesota's Red River Valley. It's one of only a handful of genuine seed-to-glass producers in the country. Every step of production - milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling and bottling is carried through on-site by hand. Located in Northwestern Minnesota, just miles from the Canadian border, the Swanson family farm is currently operated by fourth-generation farmer and head distiller Michael Swanson.

From open-pollinated heritage grains planted in the ancient glacial lakebed of the former Lake Agassiz basin, every step of production happens on the farm, from field to fermentation to bottle. At the center of Far North's work is the Single Varietal Rye series, which applies the same logic a winemaker brings to grape varietals. By planting, harvesting, and distilling distinct heritage rye varieties, Swanson draws out the flavor differences that soil, seed, and season actually produce. The full Far North lineup spans ryes, bourbons, gins, and rum.

Additional Details:

Producer: Far North
Varietals: Gin, Rum, Rye Whiskey, Bourbon
Ingredients: Whiskey: Hazlet, Musketeer, Oklon, and Rosen rye; Minnesota 13 heirloom corn | Gin: Juniper, coriander seed, angelica, gentian, orris root, lavender, cucumber, grapefruit peel, thyme | Rum: Turbinado and demerara sugar, whole vanilla beans, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg
Sustainable Practices: Far North is the first certified Bee Friendly Farm distillery in the United States, recognized by Pollinator Partnership for maintaining pollinator habitat, diverse flowering plants, nesting cover, clean water and minimal chemical use. Over 50 acres of the farm have been returned to native prairie grasses, and nearly 600 trees have been planted on the property for habitat, erosion management and windbreaks.

Country: United States
Region: Minnesota
Sub Region: Hallock - Minnesota

Sustainably Farmed

Vegan Process

| Vegan

Far North

Far North Spirits Bodalen Bourbon Whiskey

750ML| 47% ABV

750ML

Sub-Region: Hallock - Minnesota
Region: Minnesota
Varietal: 60% Minnesota 13 heirloom corn, 30% AC Hazlet Rye, 10% malted barley (by Vertical Malt in Crookston MN)

| Vegan

Far North

Far North Spirits Gustaf Navy Strength Gin

750ML| 57% ABV

750ML

Sub-Region: Hallock - Minnesota
Region: Minnesota
Varietal: Juniper, Meyer lemon peel, cucumber, grapefruit peel, cubeb berries, grains of paradise, fennel, coriander seed, orris root, angelica root, and meadowsweet.

Far North

Far North Spirits Roknar Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey

750ML| 50% ABV

750ML

Sub-Region: Hallock
Region: Minnesota
Varietal: Rye

Far North

Far North Spirits Hazlet Single Varietal Rye Whiskey

750ML| 47% ABV

750ML

Sub-Region: Hallock
Region: Minnesota
Varietal: Rye

Out of stock

Far North

Far North Spirits Roknar Minnesota Rye Whiskey

375ML, 750ML, 1L| 47.5% ABV

375ML, 750ML, 1L

Sub-Region: Hallock
Region: Minnesota
Varietal: 80% AC Hazlet Rye, 10% Corn, 10% Malted Barley (by Vertical Malts in Crookston MN). Planted and harvested on the Swanson Family Farm.

Far North

Far North Spirits Alander Nordic Style Spiced Rum

375ML, 750ML, 1L| 43% ABV

375ML, 750ML, 1L

Sub-Region: Hallock
Region: Minnesota
Varietal: Louisiana turbinado & Florida demerara sugar; Ugandan vanilla beans (sourced from a farmer co-op), nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and organic espresso (from Alakef Coffee in Duluth). All botanicals are organic and fair trade whenever possible.