Koval

Koval started its life as a craft distillery, founded in Chicago in 2008, as the first distillery in Chicagos city limits since Prohibition. Founders Robert and Sonat Birnecker left their professional lives in academia to found Koval. They have been crafting certified organic whiskeys, brandies, liqueurs and specialty spirits from scratch, ever since. Being the first distillery within city limits since the mid-1800s, Koval brings Austrian distilling traditions to America. Koval, meaning blacksmith, in numerous European languages, or black sheep in Yiddish, is one of Americas premier small batch, independent spirit manufacturers. Koval is named after founder Sonats great-grandfather, who earned Koval the nicknam when, at the very early age of 17 he emigrated from Vienna to Chicago at the start of the 1900s, to start a business. Robert was bequeathed a treasure trove of distilling knowledge and expertise from his grandfather, Robert Schimd."Being a craft distiller allows us to be flexible and bring a new approach to the market," says Sonat Birnecker, the founder of Koval Distillery. "Craft can be different. Different in business model. Different in product. Craft is a way to be creative." Together with her husband, Robert, Birnecker founded Koval Distillery Chicagos first distillery since Prohibition in 2008.Koval Distillery, which is situated just a few feet away from Hollywood Beach in Chicagos North End, boasts a custom-made, 2,000 gallon, Kothe Destillationstechnik copper-pot still imported from Germany. "I come from a family thats been distilling for over a hundred years in Austria," explains Robert, who has been distilling spirits himself since he was a child. "My grandfather had a distillery in Austria and I would help him to make different eau de vies and brandies when I was growing up. He taught me the importance of having the right equipment and using fresh, organic ingredients.Koval distillery is a grain-to-bottle operation, sourcing their grains from a local organic farmer collective in the Midwest. The grain is milled and mashed on-site, and the resultant liquid is distilled, with only the heart cut making it into the bottle. All enzymes and yeast used in production are non-GMO, and the water is sourced from Lake Michigan, purified using a natural charcoal method. This Koval Barreled Gin is bottled and packaged on-site, in a beautiful, brightly colored, argyle bottle- a design that won a Gold Medal at the 2016 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition.Crafted in the same manner as Koval Dry Gin, with flavors from rose hip, juniper, angelica root, and coriander, Koval Barreled Gin adds a new element of depth and oak from its beauty rest Kovals whiskey barrels, yielding a new level of citrus and spice with a light butterscotch sweetness that appeals to gin and whiskey drinkers alike. A perfect marriage of botanicals and oak thats crisp enough to be enjoyed straight, or as a new layer of depth in your classic cocktail. Pick up a bottle of this beautiful gin today!

Koval started its life as a craft distillery, founded in Chicago in 2008, as the first distillery in Chicagos city limits since Prohibition. Founders Robert and Sonat Birnecker left their professional lives in academia to found Koval. They have been crafting certified organic whiskeys, brandies, liqueurs and specialty spirits from scratch, ever since. Being the first distillery within city limits since the mid-1800s, Koval brings Austrian distilling traditions to America. Koval, meaning "blacksmith," in numerous European languages, or "black sheep" in Yiddish, is one of Americas premier small batch, independent spirit manufacturers. Koval is named after founder Sonats great-grandfather, who earned Koval the nicknam when, at the very early age of 17 he emigrated from Vienna to Chicago at the start of the 1900s, to start a business. Robert was bequeathed a treasure trove of distilling knowledge and expertise from his grandfather, Robert Schimd."Being a craft distiller allows us to be flexible and bring a new approach to the market," says Sonat Birnecker, the founder of Koval Distillery. "Craft can be different. Different in business model. Different in product. Craft is a way to be creative." Together with her husband, Robert, Birnecker founded Koval Distillery Chicagos first distillery since Prohibition in 2008.Koval Distillery, which is situated just a few feet away from Hollywood Beach in Chicagos North End, boasts a custom-made, 2,000 gallon, Kothe Destillationstechnik copper-pot still imported from Germany. "I come from a family thats been distilling for over a hundred years in Austria," explains Robert, who has been distilling spirits himself since he was a child. "My grandfather had a distillery in Austria and I would help him to make different eau de vies and brandies when I was growing up. He taught me the importance of having the right equipment and using fresh, organic ingredients."Koval Distillery is a grain-to-bottle operation, sourcing their grains from a local organic farmer collective in the Midwest. The grain is milled and mashed on-site, and the resultant liquid is distilled, with only the heart cut making it into the bottle. All enzymes and yeast used in production are non-GMO, and the water is sourced from Lake Michigan, purified using a natural charcoal method.This Koval handmade liqueur is made with the same amount of meticulous attention given to their higher proof expressions. This cranberry-flavored gin liqueur is crafted from 13 botanicals with incredible fruit-forward and bittersweet notes.Pick up your bottle today!

Koval started its life as a craft distillery, founded in Chicago in 2008, as the first distillery in Chicagos city limits since Prohibition. Founders Robert and Sonat Birnecker left their professional lives in academia to found Koval. They have been crafting certified organic whiskeys, brandies, liqueurs and specialty spirits from scratch, ever since. Being the first distillery within city limits since the mid-1800s, Koval brings Austrian distilling traditions to America. Koval is named after founder Sonats great-grandfather, who earned Koval the nickname Koval, when, at the very early age of 17 he emigrated from Vienna to Chicago at the start of the 1900s, to start a business. Robert was bequeathed a treasure trove of distilling knowledge and expertise from his grandfather, Robert Schimd.In the Gin industry, the commonplace practice is to purchase ready made bottled spirits to produce a distillate. At Koval they do things differently, making all of theyre gins from scratch, using pure organic ingredients. Their innovative signature style uses only the heart of the distillate, which is believed to offer a brighter, cleaner spirit. Koval is a grain to glass operation, each step of their organic production process is meticulously monitored. First Koval contracts local farmers to grow grain that is to be milled and mashed on-site. Next the resultant liquid is distilled, bottled and packaged on-site. Koval, meaning blacksmith, in numerous European languages, or black sheep in Yiddish, is one of Americas premier small batch, independent spirit manufacturers. This special gin is comprised of unique woodland spices. Juniper, and wildflower are very prominent on the nose. On the palate are dry and vibrant notes of clean fresh cut grass, citrus, and white pepper, with a round, floral body. It won a Double Gold Medal at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Best in Show at the 2015 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, and a Gold Medal at the 2015 Spirits Prestige International (SIP) Awards. Pick up a bottle of this organic dry gin today!

Koval is a craft distillery that was founded in Chicago in 2008 the first distillery to open its doors within Chicagos city limits since Prohibition. Founders Robert and Sonat Birnecker left their professional lives in academia to found the company. They have been crafting certified organic whiskeys, brandies, liqueurs, and specialty spirits from scratch ever since. Being the first distillery within city limits since the mid-1800s, Koval brings Austrian distilling traditions to America. The distillery is named after Sonats great-grandfather, who earned the nickname Koval (Yiddish for "black sheep") when he emigrated from Vienna to Chicago at the start of the 1900s to start a business at a young age of 17. The second co-founder Robert was bequeathed a treasure trove of distilling knowledge and expertise from his grandfather, Robert Schimd.In the Gin industry, the commonplace practice is to purchase ready-made bottled spirits to produce a distillate. At Koval they do things differently, making all of their gins from scratch using organic ingredients. Their innovative signature style uses only the heart of the distillate, which is believed to offer a brighter, cleaner spirit. Koval is a grain to glass operation, each step of their organic production process meticulously monitored to ensure the finest quality. First Koval contracts local farmers to grow grain that is to be milled and mashed on-site. Then the liquid is distilled, bottled, and packaged on-site. Koval is one of Americas premier small-batch, independent spirit manufacturers.This gift pack contains their 3 award-winning gin expressions: Dry Gin, Cranberry Gin Liqueur, and Barreled Gin. The Dry Gin is crafted with unique woodland spices and has a vibrant and pleasant profile with juniper and floral notes. Its equally suited for cocktails and drinking straight. Fruit-forward and bittersweet, the Cranberry Gin Liqueur is equally versatile. Its a delicious aperitif that pairs particularly well with sparkling wine when mixed. The Barrelled Gin bridges the gap between gin and whiskey, having matured in Kovals whiskey barrels for an added layer of butterscotch and spice notes. Each of these has garnered several of the most prestigious awards.Gift this snazzy trio today to a loved one or yourself!

"Being a craft distiller allows us to be flexible and bring a new approach to the market," says Sonat Birnecker, the founder of Koval Distillery. "Craft can be different. Different in business model. Different in product. Craft is a way to be creative." Together with her husband, Robert, Birnecker founded Koval Distillery Chicagos first distillery since Prohibition in 2008.Koval Distillery, which is situated just a few feet away from Hollywood Beach in Chicagos North End, is dominated by a custom-made, 2,000 gallon, Kothe Destillationstechnik copper-pot still imported from Germany. "I come from a family thats been distilling for over a hundred years in Austria,"explains Robert, who has been distilling spirits himself since he was a child. "My grandfather had a distillery in Austria and I would help him to make different eau de vies and brandies when I was growing up. He taught me the importance of having the right equipment and using fresh, organic ingredients."Like all bourbons, Koval Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is made mostly from corn. While most bourbon mashbills typically contain wheat or rye as secondary grains, Koval Bourbon is made from only organic corn and millet. Millet, one of the major grains of Asia and Africa, is gluten-free, and has a long history in Asian spirits. The Birneckers source their corn and millet from a farmers co-op in the Midwest. After the grains arrive at the distillery, Robert mashes and ferments them, before distilling them through his custom-made, copper-pot still. The still is equipped with an elongated whiskey helmet and a unique bubblecap design, which provide for greater surface area for the bourbon to develop its aromas and flavors of mango, vanilla and apricot.Following distillation, Robert removes the heads and tails of the distillate and matures the hearts in new, charred American oak casks that are made by a bespoke cooperage in Minnesota. The casks lend flavors of pepper, clove and caramel to the bourbon.Once the bourbon has matured for 2-4 years, each bottle is filled from an unfiltered single barrel, before being labeled by hand."When we got started, we noticed that there was a real vacuum regarding distilling knowledge in the United States," says Robert, "If the majority of product being put out is good, it helps the entire industry. If somebody tries a crappy product thats labeled craft from somebody else, theyre less likely to try our product. Its important to us that the whole industry grows with us. We dont want it to be a one-hit wonder, something that everyone rushes to and then it kind of dies down again."Koval, which is a Yiddish term meaning blacksmith, is often used colloquially to refer to the blacksheep of the family. Pick up a bottle of Koval Single Barrel Bourbon today!

"Being a craft distiller allows us to be flexible and bring a new approach to the market," says Sonat Birnecker, the founder of Koval Distillery. "Craft can be different. Different in business model. Different in product. Craft is a way to be creative." Together with her husband, Robert, Birnecker founded Koval Distillery Chicagos first distillery since Prohibition in 2008.Koval Distillery, which is situated just a few feet away from Hollywood Beach in Chicagos North End, is dominated by a custom-made, 2,000 gallon, Kothe Destillationstechnik copper-pot still imported from Germany. "I come from a family thats been distilling for over a hundred years in Austria," explains Robert, who has been distilling spirits himself since he was a child. "My grandfather had a distillery in Austria and I would help him to make different eau de vies and brandies when I was growing up. He taught me the importance of having the right equipment and using fresh, organic ingredients."Koval Four Grain Whiskey is made from a mash of oats, malted barley, rye and wheat. Much like Koval Rye Whiskey, the grains are 100 percent organic and distilled through the Birneckers still, which was specifically designed to produce whiskey. Koval, which is a Yiddish term meaning blacksmith, is often used colloquially to refer to the blacksheep of the family.Koval Four Grain Whiskey has a nose of banana and dried, tropical fruits, which is followed by notes of oak, buttery bread and a spicy finish. Koval Four Grain earned the Silver Medal at the American Distilling Institute in the "Non-Traditional Whiskey" category, and the Gold Medal at the International Whisky Competition in the "American Whisky" category.Once the whiskey has matured for a minimum of 2-4 years, each bottle is filled from a single barrel, before being labeled by hand."When we got started, we noticed that there was a real vacuum regarding distilling knowledge in the United States," says Robert, "If the majority of product being put out is good, it helps the entire industry. If somebody tries a crappy product thats labeled "craft from somebody else, theyre less likely to try our product. Its important to us that the whole industry grows with us. We dont want it to be a one-hit wonder, something that everyone rushes to and then it kind of dies down again."Koval Four Grain was named runner-up for the US Micro Whisky of the Year in Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2017.Pick up this great bottle of Koval whiskey today!

"Being a craft distiller allows us to be flexible and bring a new approach to the market," says Sonat Birnecker, the founder of Koval Distillery. "Craft can be different. Different in business model. Different in product. Craft is a way to be creative." Together with her husband, Robert, Birnecker founded Koval Distillery Chicagos first distillery since Prohibition in 2008.Koval Distillery, which is situated just a few feet away from Hollywood Beach in Chicagos North End, is dominated by a custom-made, 2,000 gallon, Kothe Destillationstechnik copper-pot still imported from Germany. "I come from a family thats been distilling for over a hundred years in Austria,"explains Robert, who has been distilling spirits himself since he was a child. "My grandfather had a distillery in Austria and I would help him to make different eau de vies and brandies when I was growing up. He taught me the importance of having the right equipment and using fresh, organic ingredients."Koval Rye Whiskey is made from 100 percent organic rye grains, which the Birneckers source from a farmers co-op in the Midwest. After the grains arrive at the distillery, Robert mashes and ferments them, before distilling them through his custom-made, copper-pot still. The still is equipped with an elongated whiskey helmet and a unique bubblecap design, which provide for greater surface area for the whiskey to develop its aromas and flavors of rye, cinnamon and baking spices.Following distillation, Robert removes the heads and tails of the distillate and matures the hearts in new, charred American oak casks that are made by a bespoke cooperage in Minnesota. The casks lend flavors of cinnamon and baking spices to the rye, and complement its already spicy flavor with hints of vanilla and honey. "This is no ordinary rye," wrote the Wall Street Journal."When we got started, we noticed that there was a real vacuum regarding distilling knowledge in the United States," says Robert, "If the majority of product being put out is good, it helps the entire industry. If somebody tries a crappy product thats labeled " craft from somebody else, theyre less likely to try our product. Its important to us that the whole industry grows with us. We dont want it to be a one-hit wonder, something that everyone rushes to and then it kind of dies down again."Koval, which is a Yiddish term meaning blacksmith, is often used colloquially to refer to the blacksheep of the family. Pick up Koval Rye today!

Koval started its life as a craft distillery, founded in Chicago in 2008, as the first distillery in Chicagos city limits since Prohibition. Founders Robert and Sonat Birnecker left their professional lives in academia to found Koval. They have been crafting certified organic whiskeys, brandies, liqueurs and specialty spirits from scratch, ever since. Being the first distillery within city limits since the mid-1800s, Koval brings Austrian distilling traditions to America. Koval is named after founder Sonats great-grandfather, who earned Koval the nickname Koval, when, at the very early age of 17 he emigrated from Vienna to Chicago at the start of the 1900s, to start a business. Robert was bequeathed a treasure trove of distilling knowledge and expertise from his grandfather, Robert Schimd."Being a craft distiller allows us to be flexible and bring a new approach to the market," says Sonat Birnecker, the founder of Koval Distillery. "Craft can be different. Different in business model. Different in product. Craft is a way to be creative." Together with her husband, Robert, Birnecker founded Koval Distillery Chicagos first distillery since Prohibition in 2008.Koval Distillery, which is situated just a few feet away from Hollywood Beach in Chicagos North End, boasts a custom-made, 2,000 gallon, Kothe Destillationstechnik copper-pot still imported from Germany. A bespoke still equipped with an elongated whiskey helmet and a unique bubble cap design. I come from a family thats been distilling for over a hundred years in Austria," explains Robert, who has been distilling spirits himself since he was a child. "My grandfather had a distillery in Austria and I would help him to make different eau de vies and brandies when I was growing up. He taught me the importance of having the right equipment and using fresh, organic ingredients.Koval distillery is a grain-to-bottle operation, sourcing their grains from a local organic farmer collective in the Midwest. The grain is milled and mashed on-site, and only the heart cut makes it into the bottle. All enzymes and yeast used in production are non-GMO, and the water is sourced from Lake Michigan, purified using a natural charcoal method. The heart distillate of their whiskey is aged in bespoke charred American oak casks sourced from a cooperage in Minnesota, for 2-4 years. Each bottle is filled from a single barrel, before being labeled by hand, onsite.Koval Rye Whiskey is made from 100 percent organic rye grains. With its aromas and flavors of rye, cinnamon and baking spices, the Wall Street Journal said, This is no ordinary rye. Koval Four Grain Whiskey has a nose of banana and dried, tropical fruits, which is followed by notes of oak, buttery bread, and a spicy finish. Koval Four Grain won a Gold Medal at the International Whisky Competition in the "American Whisky" category. Koval Bourbon is made from only organic corn and millet. One of the major grains of Asia and Africa, it has aromas and flavors of mango, vanilla, apricot, pepper, clove, and caramel.Koval Four Grain won a Gold Medal at the International Whisky Competition in the "American Whisky" category. Koval Bourbon is made from only organic corn and millet. One of the major grains of Asia and Africa, it has aromas and flavors of mango, vanilla, apricot, pepper, clove, and caramel.Get your gift pack today!