Koval Distillery

4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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KOVAL Distillery is a USDA-certified organic, Kosher craft spirits producer located at 4241 N Ravenswood Ave in Chicago, Illinois, founded by chef John Kothe and his wife Wendy. The distillery produces an award-winning range of whiskeys, gins, and liqueurs entirely grain-to-bottle on-site, including their premium Thresh & Winnow line of extended-aged small-batch expressions, and is recognized for its commitment to organic agriculture and artisanal craftsmanship in the heart of Chicago.

Spirits

KOVAL Barreled Gin

The same 13-botanical recipe aged in whiskey barrels, named Best Wood-Aged Gin 2023 and rated Wine Enthusiast 87 points; juniper meets vanilla and butterscotch.

KOVAL Bottled in Bond Bourbon (Anime Central 2025)

Limited edition single barrel bourbon whiskey bottled at 100 proof, 750ml, with approximately 120 bottles remaining from the Anime Central 2025 release.

KOVAL Bottled in Bond Rye

Aged minimum 4 years and bottled at 100 proof, 100% organic rye single barrel; rated BTI 94 points Exceptional.

KOVAL Bottled in Bond Rye (Anime Central 2026)

Limited edition single barrel rye whiskey bottled at 100 proof, 750ml, limited to 150 individually numbered bottles from the Anime Central 2026 release.

KOVAL Bourbon Whiskey

A rich, nuanced whiskey made from 51% corn and 49% millet, USDA Organic, Kosher, and crafted grain-to-bottle in Chicago.

KOVAL Chrysanthemum & Honey Liqueur

Blends two chrysanthemum flower varieties with organic Wisconsin wildflower honey, rated BTI 89 points Silver; rich yet delicate, bright and soothing at 40 proof, organic, kosher.

KOVAL Coffee Liqueur

Made with organic cold-brew Intelligentsia Coffee single origin beans, offering vanilla cream, buttered scone, and dark chocolate notes without being overly sweet; 40 proof, organic, kosher.

KOVAL Cranberry Gin Liqueur

Blends organic gin with tart cranberry, rated BTI 95 points Exceptional and Wine Enthusiast 89 points; perfect for spritz cocktails.

KOVAL Cranberry Gin Liqueur 'Goodbye, Lara' Limited Edition

Special limited edition cranberry gin liqueur at 60 proof, limited to 400 bottles, featuring artwork from ‘Goodbye, Lara’.

KOVAL Dry Gin

Crafted with 13 woodland botanicals on an organic rye base at 94 proof, rated 90100 by Distiller.com and Double Gold at SFWSC; Chicago craft gin.

KOVAL Four Grain Whiskey

Blends oat, malted barley, rye, and wheat for a complex banana-forward character, rated 96100 by Jim Murray; organic single barrel, grain-to-bottle craft whiskey.

KOVAL Ginger Liqueur

Award-winning ginger liqueur made with 60 lbs fresh hand-peeled organic ginger on a white whiskey base; spicy, sweet, and satiny, perfect for mules and cocktails.

KOVAL Rose Hip Liqueur

Offers tart-sweet citrus notes from rose hips on a white whiskey base, rated BTI 88 points Silver and SIP Platinum; works as a sweet vermouth swap at 40 proof, organic, kosher.

KOVAL Rye Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels

Limited edition 100% organic rye finished in maple syrup casks, rated BTI 95 points Exceptional; notes of cinnamon spice, tart cherry, butterscotch, and vanilla with a creamy chai tea finish, 100 proof.

KOVAL Rye Whiskey

100% organic rye grain, single barrel, 80 proof, rated 92100 by The Whiskey Wash; grain-to-bottle craft rye from Chicago.

KOVAL Rye Whiskey Aged in Amburana

Limited edition organic rye finished in Brazilian Amburana wood, bold 100 proof with vanilla, cardamom, coconut and cinnamon; single barrel, USDA Organic.

Thresh & Winnow 10 Year Rye

100% organic rye grain aged for a decade, rated BTI 92 points Exceptional; bold spice, deep complexity, smooth finish at 100 proof, single cask.

Thresh & Winnow 12 Year Old 100% Wheat

100% organic wheat aged 12 years, rated BTI 89 points; soft and sweet with vanilla cream, honey, and gentle oak at 100 proof, single cask, ultra-premium.

Thresh & Winnow 8 Year American Single Malt

100% organic malted barley aged 8 years, rated Whisky Advocate 92 points with Double Gold at Whiskies of the World; rich honey, toffee, and warm oak at 100 proof, single cask.

Thresh & Winnow Brandy Cask Finish Bourbon

Straight bourbon made with organic corn and millet, finished in fruit brandy casks, rated BTI 89 points; 100 proof, limited release.

Thresh & Winnow Citrine Gin

Highlights yuzu with juniper, lemongrass, and curated botanicals, rated BTI 91 points Gold and The Gin Is In 4.55 Gold Award; citrus-forward at 90 proof, USDA Organic.

Thresh & Winnow ForĂȘt Gin

Showcases shiso with juniper, bitter orange, and curated botanicals, rated BTI 92 points Gold Exceptional; complex floral and spiced notes at 90 proof, USDA Organic.

Thresh & Winnow Millet Whiskey

Bottled in Bond whiskey made from 100% organic millet, rated BTI 92 points Gold Exceptional; toasted grain, honey, cinnamon notes at 100 proof, single cask.