Raw materials
organic corn
millet
rye
Distillery
KOVAL
Explore the spirits, production style and story of KOVAL.
Urban spirits producer based in Chicago (Ravenswood), known for whiskey, gin and liqueurs made with a grain-to-bottle approach and organic Midwest grains.
organic whisky
single-barrel whisky
American whisky
organic gin
craft liqueurs
grain-to-bottle
Producer range
Producer range KOVAL
Spirit categories
organic whisky
single-barrel whisky
American whisky
organic gin
craft liqueurs
grain-to-bottle
Representative products
Whisky Koval Bourbon 50cl
Whisky Koval Rye 50cl
KOVAL Bourbon (Single Barrel, organic)
KOVAL Rye (100% organic rye)
Botanicals and ingredients
juniper
angelica root
coriander
grains of paradise
rose hip
lavender
hibiscus
thyme
spearmint
anise
Casks and ageing vessels
new charred American oak - 30-gallon / small barrels
used brandy casks (finish)
ex-maple syrup casks (finish)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Grain-to-bottle production: organic Midwest grains, on-site milling, fermentation and distillation in its own facility with a custom Kothe pot still, use of the 'heart cut' (retaining only the middle portion of the distillate) and single-barrel bottling for many expressions.
Distillation
Custom Kothe pot still built to measure; distillation using a 'heart cut' (only the middle fraction is kept); grain-to-bottle process with on-site milling and distillation.
Ageing
Aging in small new charred American oak barrels for some expressions; many releases are bottled as single barrel; limited releases and special finishes in particular casks (e.g. maple-syrup or brandy casks) for special editions.
Producer history KOVAL
Founded in 2008 by Dr. Robert Birnecker and Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, KOVAL was the first legal distillery to open in Chicago after Prohibition. The company developed a grain-to-bottle approach and grew into an international reference for craft spirits made with organic Midwestern grains.
Production philosophy
Focus on ingredient quality (organic grains sourced from Midwest farms), sustainability and traceability. Small-batch craft production, organic and kosher certification, and emphasis on innovation in recipes and methods (e.g. unconventional mash bills, single-barrel).
Territory
Chicago (Ravenswood neighborhood), Illinois, USA. Urban production with national distribution and presence in foreign markets.
Awards and recognitions
KOVAL reports more than 100 international awards for its expressions (detailed list of specific awards available on the official website).
KOVAL
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