100 Proof | Limited Edition
Single Barrel. Heart Cut. Organic. Kosher. Woman-Owned.
A bold, exotic take on our signature rye. First aged in new American oak, then finished in rare Brazilian Amburana wood barrels, this limited edition expression combines grain-forward rye spiciness with the warm, layered complexity of Amburana -- vanilla, cardamom, coconut, cinnamon, and allspice. Each single barrel release is unique, bottled at a full 100 proof with natural color and no chill filtration.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Warm vanilla and cardamom, with hints of toasted coconut and cinnamon bark. The Amburana wood announces itself immediately with an exotic, spice-market aroma.
Palate: Bold rye spiciness meets a wave of allspice, cardamom, and deep layered spices from the Amburana finish. Mid-palate reveals coconut cream and vanilla bean, balanced by the grain-forward character of 100% organic rye.
Finish: Long and warming with cinnamon, black pepper, and lingering exotic wood notes. The 100 proof carries the Amburana flavors through to a complex, satisfying close.
What is Amburana Wood?
Amburana (Amburana cearensis) is a Brazilian hardwood traditionally used in cachaca production, where it has been prized for centuries for the rich, complex flavors it imparts. Also known as "cherry wood" or "cumaru," Amburana is rapidly gaining recognition in the whiskey world as one of the most exciting barrel finishes available.
Unlike standard oak, Amburana contributes a distinctive profile of vanilla, cardamom, coconut, and warm baking spices -- flavors that complement rye's natural grain-forward character beautifully. Our decision to finish in Amburana barrels connects two great grain spirit traditions: American rye and Brazilian cachaca.
Specifications
- Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
- Mash Bill: 100% organic rye
- Primary Barrel: New charred American oak
- Finish Barrel: Brazilian Amburana wood
- Bottling: Single barrel, non-chill filtered, natural color
- Volume: 750ml
- UPC: 850786006891
- Certifications: USDA Organic, OU Kosher
- Edition: Limited Edition / Special Allocation
Production
Hand-crafted at KOVAL Distillery in Chicago. Every bottle is grain-to-bottle: we source 100% organic rye from Midwest family farms, distill using our copper pot stills with heart-cut-only distillation, age in new American oak, then finish in Brazilian Amburana wood barrels. Each barrel is bottled individually at full 100 proof, with natural color and no chill filtration. Kosher certified under OU supervision.
