Koval Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Retailer:130 5% of the mash bill

5% of the mash bill is oats to bring a smooth

but most of it is distilled three times

Umeshu is a traditional liqueur made by soaking Japanese apricots in Shochu

With herbaceous agave aromas accented by citrus

Koval Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Retailer:130 5% of the mash billIts just magic. Koval is the first small batch distillery in Chicago since the dark days of the Prohibition era, and one of the leading craft distilleries in the US. It was founded in 2008 by Robert and Sonat Birnecker who abandoned their academic careers to follow their hearts. Growing up, Robert lived near Salzburg, Austria, and was immersed in a culture of small batch distilling, so perhaps this is destiny. For those of us who love great Spirits,