Koval Distillery
Koval Distillery is a craft distillery located in Chicago, Illinois. Koval was founded by Robert and Sonat Birnecker. It is the first distillery within Chicago's city limits since Prohibition. The Birneckers left academic careers to found the distillery, aiming to bring the distilling traditions and techniques of Robert’s Austrian grandfather to America. Koval creates whiskeys, brandies, and liqueurs in their distillery in the Ravenswood neighborhood on Chicago's North side. The distillery is certified kosher and organic.
Spirits
Koval produces a variety of whiskeys, vodkas, brandies and liqueurs. Of particular note is Koval Bierbrand, a spirit distilled from lager in cooperation originally with Metropolitan Brewing and later with Goose Island Brewery.Awards
- 2017 Illinois Small Business Persons of the Year
- Illinois Exporter of the Year 2016