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History,
DR. ROBERT BIRNECKER
Master Distiller & Chief Executive Officer
One of America’s top distilling experts and an internationally renowned consultant, Dr. Robert Birnecker serves as the CEO and Master Distiller of KOVAL Distillery in Chicago. An Austrian native and third generation distiller, Robert's love for traditional craft spirits was born out of helping his grandparents at their award-winning distillery and winery. He went on to receive numerous certificates from Austria’s leading distilling program, Höhere Bundeslehranstalt und Bundesamt für Wein- und Obstbau Klosterneuburg, and further honed his skills alongside Europe’s foremost spirits expert, Dr. Klaus Hagmann.
Through his work with Kothe Distilling Technologies, Robert has educated over 3,500 people in the art of distilling and has helped to set up 190+ craft distilleries throughout the world. His technical expertise, creativity and business acumen have garnered over 100 international awards and accolades for KOVAL, and have led to his induction into the Disciples d’Escoffier and being named Illinois Business Person of the Year by the National Small Business Association. Before opening KOVAL with his wife Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, Robert served as the Deputy Press Secretary for the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC.
Tasting Notes,
KOVAL Rye, made with a unique mash bill of 100% organic rye grain, is a surprisingly fresh and light whiskey, with mellow and somewhat sweet notes of maple and candy corn, ending with a classically spicy finish. Works beautifully in classic cocktails such as a Manhattan, Sazerac or Scofflaw, where its grain-forward spiciness balances out the sweetness of other ingredients.
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