IT’S WORKING PROJECT Dr. Sonat Birnecker, President of KOVAL Distillery
INTRODUCTION
By Julia Beck Photos Supplied
It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart. Her back-story is far from what you might expect. Sonat’s route from academics to opening Chicago’s first distillery since 1800 is the stuff that great stories are made of. A former tenured academic and her husband - press secretary at the Austrian embassy in DC make their way into the booze business - yes, it is true! As Sonet sees it philosophy is a key ingredient, “Business owners are modeling for their children” in this case, two boys aged 13 and 11. Sonet is not only grateful and committed to a family-rich life, she is passionfilled yet flexible. Stopping to manufacture hand sanitizer during the Pandemic and then back to her the work and warmth of family - with her
Sonet is not only grateful and committed to a family-rich life, she is passionfilled yet flexible.
loved ones playing essential roles (have you seen her sister’s artwork on the labels?!?!). The brand features Gin, Whiskey, Brandy, Vodka and Liquor. Sit back and enjoy the Story of Koval.
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