[2] Koval's founders, Robert and Sonat Birnecker, left academic careers to found the distillery, aiming to bring the distilling traditions and techniques of Robert’s Austrian grandfather to America.
Certified both organic and kosher, Koval creates whiskeys, brandies, and liqueurs in their distillery in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago's Northside.
[3] Koval (Yiddish for blacksmith) was founded by Robert and Sonat Birnecker.
[3] 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[4] and later with Goose Island Brewery.