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KOVAL Dry Gin - Organic Craft Gin from Chicago

KOVAL Dry Gin - Organic Craft Gin from Chicago

Name: KOVAL Dry Gin - Organic Craft Gin from Chicago
Brand: KOVAL
SKU: KVL-DGN-750
Price: 36.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (5 reviews)

UPC: 850786006075

KOVAL Dry Gin - Organic Craft Gin from Chicago

94 Proof

★★★★★

4.5/5

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KOVAL Dry Gin

Made with a unique variety of woodland spices, KOVAL Dry Gin is known for its innovative beauty inside and out. Juniper and wildflowers envelop the nose, while the taste is dry, yet vibrant -- clean and nuanced by emerald grasses, golden citrus, and white pepper with a round, floral body. Crisp enough to enjoy straight and of course excellent in cocktails both classic and contemporary.

Distiller.com awarded 90/100, calling it "unique, silky, and really refreshing." Paste Magazine wrote: "This gin speaks for itself, and it speaks volumes. There aren't many gins I'd drink neat just for fun, but Koval is that good."

Tasting Profile

Nose: Floral top notes of lavender and hibiscus with crispy lime-like citrus zing. Bold pine and spearmint aromatics. Hint of lime peel, creamy vanilla depth. Gin Foundry described it as "the scent of a woodland meadow, surrounded by pine yet brimming with bright, colourful flora."

Palate: Citrus and pine greet the palate, swept aside by a swathe of floral flavors. Juicy quince, vanilla, white grapefruit, crushed juniper. Creamy and rich mouthfeel with lavender and rose blossom. Rose hip and pepper with anise note building.

Finish: Very dry. Reverberating anise with peppercorn and bitter orange zest. Piney juniper remnants softening to rose blossom. Medium to long warmth, satisfying and classic.

Production

KOVAL Dry Gin begins with an organic rye white whiskey base, then is redistilled with a proprietary blend of 13 botanicals -- a curated selection of woodland spices including juniper, angelica root, coriander, grains of paradise, and rose hip. Only the "heart cut" is kept. Every bottle is traceable back to the organic Midwest farms where the grain was grown.

Certified organic by MOSA, kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU), and produced at a woman-owned distillery in Chicago.

Awards

2022 Silver Medal - Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
2021 Silver Medal - Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
2020 Double Gold Medal - Women's Wine & Spirits Awards
2020 Bronze Medal - Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
2019 Silver Medal - Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
2019 Bronze Medal - Class Magazine Bartender's Choice Awards
2015 Best of Show - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
2015 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2015 Gold Medal - Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards

Reviews

Distiller.com

90 / 100

"The palate has juicy quince, vanilla, white grapefruit, and some crushed juniper. This is unique, silky, and really refreshing. Drink this on the rocks or in a Greyhound."

Wine Enthusiast 2016

88 / 100

"This certified organic gin unfurls bold pine and spearmint aromatics, plus a hint of lime peel. The anise note really builds and reverberates into the drying finish."

The Gin Is In

90 / 100

"At first whiff, you certainly might think of open fields and meadows in blossom. It's warming and suggestively floral, with plenty of green juniper accompanied by rose, lavender, and vanilla notes."

Gin Foundry 2019

"The scent is that of a woodland meadow, surrounded by pine yet brimming with bright, colourful flora."

Paste Magazine 2015

"This gin speaks for itself, and it speaks volumes. There aren't many gins I'd drink neat just for fun, but Koval is that good."

How to Enjoy

Crisp enough to enjoy straight and excellent in cocktails both classic and contemporary. For a Martini, try chilling the bottle in the freezer first. Also superb in a Gin & Tonic with grapefruit garnish, Gimlet, Bee's Knees, Lavender Gin Fizz, or Negroni.

Serving Temperature Chilled for Martini, room temperature for neat sipping

Glassware Coupe or Martini glass (cocktails), rocks glass (neat)

Food Pairings

Seafood (oysters, grilled fish, ceviche)
Light salads with citrus vinaigrette
Fresh cheeses (goat cheese, burrata)
Fruit tarts and citrus desserts
Charcuterie with olives and pickled vegetables

Frequently Asked Questions

What botanicals are in KOVAL Dry Gin?

KOVAL uses a proprietary blend of 13 botanicals described as 'woodland spices.' Known botanicals include juniper, angelica root, coriander, grains of paradise, and rose hip. Reviewers also detect lavender, hibiscus, thyme, spearmint, and anise.

What proof is KOVAL Dry Gin?

94 proof (47% ABV). Higher than many gins but reviewers note it remains strikingly smooth at this strength.

What is the base spirit?

Organic rye white whiskey, which contributes to the gin's distinctive character. The rye grain is locally sourced from organic Midwest farms.

Can you drink KOVAL Dry Gin neat?

Yes. Multiple reviewers recommend it neat or on the rocks. Paste Magazine: 'There aren't many gins I'd drink neat just for fun, but Koval is that good.'

What cocktails work best with KOVAL Dry Gin?

Martini, Gin & Tonic, Gimlet, Greyhound, Aviation, Bee's Knees, Lavender Gin Fizz, and Negroni. Paste Magazine called it a 'top notch' martini gin.

What style of gin is KOVAL Dry Gin?

Distiller.com classifies it as Modern Gin (Contemporary / New American). Juniper-forward but with strong floral and spice character from the 13 botanicals.

Is KOVAL Dry Gin organic?

Yes. Certified organic. KOVAL controls every step from milling locally grown organic grain to distilling and bottling.

What is the UPC for KOVAL Dry Gin?

The UPC is 850786006075 for the 750ml bottle.

KOVAL Dry Gin - Organic Craft Gin from Chicago

KOVAL Dry Gin - Organic Craft Gin from Chicago