Established in 2008, Koval is the first craft distillery to operate in Chicago since Prohibition. All of their small batch spirits are handcrafted with grains, fruits, herbs and flowers sourced from the surrounding Midwest region, and their water is sourced from Lake Michigan using a natural charcoal purification method. Every Koval product is kosher and certified organic by the Midwest Organic Services Association. Koval Distillery Single Barrel Organic Rye is a single-grain, single-barrel whiskey matured for almost two years in lightly toasted American Oak barrels. An enticing nose of cereal, banana, citrus, honey and vanilla leads to a surprisingly light-bodied palate boasting complex notes of tangerine, coconut, caramel and spice. A bright hint of pepper merges with oak, vanilla and dried fruit on the long finish. To preserve the character of the grain, Lion's Pride whiskeys are not colored or chill-filtered.
