Why KOVAL Dry Gin Is Called the Best Gin in the World
KOVAL Dry Gin, Chicago, IL

Best gin in the world? We certainly think so, but we aren't the only ones.

Double Gold. San Francisco. London. Los Angeles. SIP Awards. 94 proof. 13 botanicals. One opinion confirmed many times over.

Bold claim? Maybe. But when San Francisco World Spirits, the Women's Wine and Spirits Awards, the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, and the Spirits International Prestige Awards all award you Gold or Double Gold, it starts to feel less like a claim and more like a consensus.

KOVAL Dry Gin is made from certified organic grain sourced from farms practicing sustainable and regenerative agriculture, located close to our Chicago distillery. Every bottle is traceable back to the organic farm where the grain was grown. We mash and distill the base alcohol ourselves, unlike most gins, which are made from industrial neutral grain spirit purchased from large commodity producers. Our dual botanical process marries juniper, rose hips, grains of paradise, and 10 other botanicals into a 94-proof gin that is anything but quiet.

We keep only the heart cut. The rest is discarded. That discipline is how you get the cleanest possible spirit, and why every bottle tastes the same.

KOVAL Dry Gin
Why We Think So

We have always been confident. The world's tasters agreed.

Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2015 Double Gold at one of the most competitive blind-tasted spirits events in the world. Judges taste blind. Results speak for themselves.

Double Gold, Women's Wine and Spirits Awards

2020 Double Gold at the WWSA, judged entirely by women professionals in the drinks trade. A different panel, the same verdict.

Gold, Los Angeles International Spirits Competition

2015 Gold at the LAISA, one of the oldest and most respected spirits competitions in North America.

Gold, Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards

2015 Gold at the SIP Awards, the only major competition judged entirely by everyday spirits drinkers. The people agreed.

Farm-to-Bottle Traceability

Our organic grain comes from farms practicing sustainable and regenerative agriculture, located close to our Chicago distillery. Every bottle is fully traceable to the organic farm where the grain was grown: land-to-bottle transparency from field to shelf.

Distilled from Scratch, Not Industrial Neutral Spirit

KOVAL mashes and distills the base alcohol entirely in-house. Most gins are made from industrial neutral grain spirit purchased from large commodity producers. Ours is not. Every drop of alcohol in the bottle was distilled by us, at 4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago.

Heart Cut Only

We keep only the finest portion of each distillation run. Heads and tails are discarded. That is how you get a 94-proof gin that is powerful without being harsh.

Dual Botanical Process

Botanicals are added at two stages of distillation for greater depth and cleaner integration. Not just infused, woven in.

Award-Winning Label Design

The KOVAL Dry Gin bottle carries an award-winning label: laser cut, foiled, and embossed paper. A hand-finished package that reflects the craft inside.

Cocktail Pairings

KOVAL Dry Gin is at its best in classic cocktails: G&T, Negroni, Vesper, Gimlet, and Martinez. The 47% ABV and 13-botanical complexity hold up in any format.

Giving Back to Chicago

The City of Chicago awarded KOVAL the Mayor's Medal of Honor for our ongoing charitable support of Chicago neighborhoods and community partnerships. The medal recognizes how we give back, not the spirits we make.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you call it 'Best Gin in the World'?

We are asking a question, not making a claim. The awards from San Francisco, London, Los Angeles, and SIP do the answering. Double Gold twice, Gold twice. We think the judges made a strong case.

What proof is KOVAL Dry Gin?

94 proof (47% ABV). Higher than most gins on the market. It holds up in cocktails and has enough presence to be sipped neat.

What makes KOVAL Dry Gin different?

Organic grain base, heart-cut discipline, 13 botanicals including rose hips and grains of paradise, and a dual botanical process that adds botanicals at two stages of distillation. No artificial flavors, no shortcuts.

Is KOVAL Dry Gin organic?

Yes. Certified USDA Organic. The grain base is certified by MOSA (Midwest Organic Services Association). All botanicals are natural, with no artificial flavors, colors, or additives.

Where can I buy KOVAL Dry Gin?

Order online at $36.99 (750ml) with shipping to most US states. Available at our Chicago tasting room at 4241 N Ravenswood Ave, and at select retailers nationwide and internationally.

Can I visit the distillery?

Yes. Our tasting room is open at 4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613. Walk-ins welcome for tastings. Book a distillery tour to see the stills and our grain-to-bottle process.

Craft Distillery 4241 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
Woman-Founded Family-run since 2008
Organic grain-to-bottle
Shipping Ships to most US states
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