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"Bold aromas of wet grain sack, crushed whole nut, and crusty artisanal raisin bread with a vibrant, silky dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a hot and spicy dusty gravel road finish. Opens up to some attractive macadamia nut brittle and spice cake notes with a touch of water."

Ultra-Premium Quadruple-Distilled Irish Poteen. I.W.S.C. Silver Medal (Best in Class). Tasting Notes: Nose: Densely fruity, immediately attractive and appealing citrus zest mingles with summer fruit aromas. At various times melon, pear drops, grape fruit, raspberry and boiled sweets emerge. Taste:With plenty of water this makes a refreshing long drink. Drunk neat, this exceptionally very high volume quadruple-distilled Irish spirit naturally provides an overwhelming kick and is certainly not recommended to ever take it in this fashion! However, when substantially diluted with the usual range of mixers the complexity is overwhelming, as is the case, when used as a substitute cocktail spirit base. Flavour: Warming and peppery, the initial shock subsides and a balanced fruitiness shows through. With water the middle taste is longer and reveals more fruit. Finish: Long lingering and warming, with a dry and spicy tail. Color . Clear. Profile. An exceptional example of a smooth centuries old Irish Spirit.

Ultra-Premium Quadruple-Distilled Irish Poteen. USA 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Score 92 Points, Accolade: Excellent Highly Recommended. I.W.S.C. Gold Medal. Tasting Notes: Nose: Slight vanilla scented, with a hint of sweetness and a full range of light fruits including melon and citrus. Taste: Drunk neat this quadruple-distilled Irish spirit provides a rich though crisp taste. With the usual range of mixers the complexity and smoothness shows through. As a replacement cocktail spirit base, its versatility is readily apparent, making an equally outstanding daiquiri, margarita, martini, screwdriver and Tom Collins. Finish: Slightly warming and a smooth finish. The slight essence of fruits is ever present. Color. Clear Profile. Clean, exceptional balance.

We've been big fans of Koval since we first started carrying their spirits a couple years ago. Enough time has passed, that now those spirits have turned into the first legally distilled whiskey in Chicago since prohibition. All seven are quite interesting and unique. The Wheat Whiskey has an amazing nose. Loads of banana and carmel matched nicely with just the right amount of oak.