KOVAL Single Barrel Organic Bourbon Bottled in Bond is distilled in Chicago from a mash bill of 51% corn and 49% millet. KOVAL sets aside selected barrels in its federally bonded warehouse for at least four years before bottling each release at 50% ABV / 100 proof. The 750 mL bottle identifies the whiskey as single barrel and organic, preserving KOVAL’s distinctive corn-and-millet approach within the requirements of a bonded bourbon.
KOVAL describes the unusual grain combination as balanced and approachable, with mango chutney and vanilla across the palate and a peppery caramel finish. The millet supplies a different grain profile from the rye or wheat commonly used as bourbon’s secondary grain, while maturation in bonded storage brings the release to its stated minimum age. Serve it neat to follow the fruit, vanilla, grain, and caramel notes, or add a small amount of water to soften the 100-proof structure without obscuring the whiskey’s single-barrel character.