Roknar Cognac Cask Rye Whiskey 750ml Minnesota Rye Whiskey
Roknar Cognac Cask Rye Whiskey is produced in northern Minnesota using non-GMO AC Hazlet winter rye and heirloom corn grown, milled, fermented, and distilled under the...
The Story Behind The Bottle
Habits Bottle Shop
Roknar Cognac Cask Rye Whiskey is produced in northern Minnesota using non-GMO AC Hazlet winter rye and heirloom corn grown, milled, fermented, and distilled under the direction of head distiller Michael Swanson. This expression takes the distillery's signature rye and finishes it in casks that previously held cognac, layering French oak and grape-driven fruit notes over the whiskey's natural spice.
Expect a nose of dried fruit and oak alongside classic rye pepper, a palate that blends spice with cognac-influenced sweetness, and a smooth, warming finish. Because Roknar controls the grain from field to bottle, this whiskey reflects true single-estate character that's hard to find outside small craft producers.
It's well suited to sipping neat so the cask finish can be appreciated on its own, though it also makes an interesting twist in a rye Old Fashioned. For collectors and rye enthusiasts looking for something outside the mainstream, this cognac cask finish offers a distinctive, limited-availability pour. Order this small-batch Minnesota rye whiskey online at Habits Bottle Shop while it's in stock.
What To Expect In The Glass
Whiskey
Ways To Pour It
Neat
Served on its own in a rocks glass, letting the full character come through exactly as crafted.
On The Rocks
A single large-format ice cube slowly opens things up and softens the edges as it melts.
In A Cocktail
Works well as the backbone of a simple classic — let it do the heavy lifting.
