Lincoln Square / Ravenswood
KOVAL Distillery
4241 N. Ravenswood Ave.
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Saturday
12pm - 5pm
Sunday
12pm - 5pm
DETAILS:
The husband-and-wife team of Dr. Robert Birnecker and Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart founded KOVAL in 2008 as the first distillery to open in the Chicago city limits since the mid-19th century. KOVAL aims to bring heightened creativity to the world of spirits, utilizing unique, locally-sourced grains and a “heart cut” approach to distilling. This blossomed into a line of organic and kosher whiskeys, gins and specialty spirits that have racked up more than 100 international awards. KOVAL operated for several years out of two locations on Ravenswood Avenue, utilizing their smaller original space for educational tours, cocktail classes and shopping. In 2020, the two locations were consolidated under one roof at 4241 N. Ravenswood Avenue.
ENTRANCE RESTRICTIONS EXPLANATION:
Visitors of all ages are welcome but an ID is required (age 21+) and will be checked if consuming alcohol.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE:
Guests will be invited to walk through the distillery, browse the shop, and enjoy free tastings. In the visitor center, there will be historical information provided on KOVAL and the building.
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