A flicker of cinnamon and oak lingers after the swallow

and green apple before transitioning into peppery spice

with the light rum base staying quietly in the background rather than asserting traditional rum characteristics

slightly dry close

Koval Single Barrel Rye 750ML single-malt-whisky A flicker of cinnamon andKoval Single Barrel Rye 750ML is a 100% organic rye whiskey from Chicago, Illinois, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Scoring 91 points from Wine Enthusiast and 92 points from The Whiskey Wash, this single barrel expression stands apart from the American rye category by using a pure rye mashbill no corn, barley, or wheat and a heart cut distillation method that captures only the cleanest middle portion of each run. Quick Facts: ABV: 40%