Koval Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Retailer:130 With herbaceous agave aromas accented

With herbaceous agave aromas accented by citrus

Government-issued tipple ended when the Navy realized soaking the buccaneers in alcohol wasn't the safest idea

It's safe to say that Tanqueray embodies the quintessential English spirit

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

And the casks in question

Koval Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Retailer:130 With herbaceous agave aromas accentedIts 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,