KOVAL Distillery
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KOVAL Distillery stands as Chicago's pioneering craft distillery, operating as the first distillery within the city limits since Prohibition. Located in the Ravenswood neighborhood, this woman-owned and fully independent distillery has grown into one of the largest craft distilleries in the United States. KOVAL specializes in organic and kosher-certified spirits manufacturing, utilizing a comprehensive grain-to-bottle production process that maintains complete control over quality and consistency. The company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities featuring a 5000L Kothe hybrid pot still equipped with advanced technology for precise distillation. KOVAL employs innovative signature heart cut techniques, using only the purest portion of the distillate to create exceptionally bright and clean spirits. Their product portfolio includes premium whiskeys, vodkas, brandies, and liqueurs, all crafted from carefully sourced organic grains including unique varieties like millet and rye. Beyond production, KOVAL operates Kothe Distilling Technologies, providing consulting services and educational workshops to the craft distilling industry. They have trained over 3,500 individuals worldwide and assisted in establishing 160 distilleries across North America. With distribution throughout all 50 states and 55-plus international markets, KOVAL demonstrates exceptional manufacturing scalability while maintaining artisanal quality standards and commitment to organic ingredient sourcing.