Encountering Koval Dry Gin for the first time feels like being handed a botanical map, one that doesn’t follow the rules. This isn’t your standard juniper heavy London dry. Instead, it’s a clean, floral, and contemporary gin that balances brightness with depth. Created in Chicago by the same trailblazers behind Koval’s acclaimed bourbon, this gin reflects the same meticulous craft and uncompromising quality, just distilled in a different key.

Koval Dry Gin Sample 3cl
Brand: Koval | Category: Dry Gin | ABV: 47% | Origin: Chicago, USA | Vol: 3cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Crisp and aromatic, like walking into a florist’s shop after a summer rain. You catch lavender, citrus peel, and something softly herbal rising from the glass.
Palate: Silky and balanced, with floral notes front and center, supported by white pepper, lemon zest, and coriander. There’s a roundness that makes it remarkably easy to sip neat.
Finish: Clean and refreshing with a lingering citrusy lift and a whisper of spice, it leaves you wanting one more taste just to chase it.

Production Details:
Made from a grain base of organic rye, this gin is infused with a secret bouquet of herbs and flowers, then distilled in small batches to preserve its delicate profile. No additives, no shortcuts, just crisp, organic spirit and a thoughtfully curated botanical mix. Koval’s emphasis on transparency and sustainability gives this gin both soul and integrity.

Perfect For:
A breezy rooftop evening, a Sunday garden brunch, or an impromptu Negroni moment that needs something bright and elevated. This is the gin you bring out when you want to impress without being loud about it.

Expert Notes:
Praised for redefining American gin, Koval’s Dry Gin earned a Double Gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Its floral forward profile is a standout in a sea of over junipered offerings, ideal for those who want nuance, not just punch.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “I didn’t even know I liked gin until I tasted this. It’s like a bouquet in a bottle.”
🗣️ “One sip and I wanted to redo all my cocktails, it’s that fresh.”
🗣️ “Honestly? I drank it neat. Didn’t expect that from a gin.”

Interesting Fact:
Koval’s founders were among the first in the U.S. to popularize grain-to-bottle gins using only the heart cut, the purest, smoothest part of the distillate, a method more often reserved for whisky.

Serving Suggestions:
Start neat or over a large ice cube to appreciate its floral complexity. For cocktails, try it in a French 75 or a classic Gin & Tonic with rosemary and grapefruit for a next level twist.

Distillery Background:
Koval Distillery was founded in 2008 by Sonat and Robert Birnecker, who left careers in government and academia to introduce organic distilling to Chicago. Their gin is made in the same space as their whiskies, under the same philosophy, precise, organic, transparent. Every bottle is crafted with care, from local grain to the final seal. It’s gin with intention, elegant, honest, and impossible to forget.