Koval Cranberry Gin Liqueur (50cl, 30%)

A cranberry gin liqueur from Koval, made with the distillery's dry gin as its base. The gin is produced by redistilling unaged organic rye distillate with 13 botanicals, using only the heart of the distillation. Cranberry is then added, and the finished liqueur is sweetened with organic cane sugar. It is bottled at 30% ABV in a 500ml bottle. The distillery was founded in Chicago in 2008 by Robert Birnecker and Sonat Birnecker Hart, and its products are certified organic and kosher. The liqueur is bittersweet, suited to aperitifs, and can be served as a spritz with prosecco or sparkling water, or over ice. On the nose, cranberry leads with herbs, juniper and spruce, plus light floral notes. The palate brings tart cranberry and redcurrant together with the gin botanicals, balanced and bittersweet. The finish leaves lemon freshness, a hint of rose water and clear botanical notes.