Koval was founded in Chicago in 2008 by Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart and her husband, Dr. Robert Birnecker. The distillery was the first to open in the city since the mid-1800s. The word koval means smith or blacksmith in many Eastern languages, but in Yiddish it also means one who forges ahead. Koval pays homage to Sonats grandfather who decided to forge ahead and move to the USA and start a new life from scratch. These products are all made organically and with a grain to glass philosophy, the distillery believes in only offering high-quality, well-made spirits using state-of-the-art technology.

The spicy kick that comes from this 100% rye is evident, yet its fresh and light with additional sweet nots of maple and candy corn. Smooth and balanced, this is likely one of the best rye whiskies you will ever taste.