KOVAL Bourbon Old Fashioned

KOVAL Bourbon Old Fashioned
5 minutes Easy 1 cocktail

A timeless classic, the Old Fashioned strips away unnecessary complexity to highlight what matters most: quality whiskey. KOVAL Bourbon -- distilled from 51% corn and 49% millet, a regenerative grain -- brings notes of mango chutney and vanilla to the glass, with a peppery caramel finish that makes it an outstanding candidate for this cocktail. No masking required; just whiskey, bitters, and a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz KOVAL Bourbon
  • .25 oz turbinado syrup
  • 3 dashes cherry bark vanilla bitters

How to Make It

1
Combine bourbon, turbinado syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice.
2
Stir for 30-40 seconds until well chilled.
3
Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
4
Express an orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then use as garnish.

Watch How to Make It

Pro Tips

  • Use a large ice cube to minimize dilution and keep the cocktail cold longer.
  • Express the orange peel over the drink and run it around the glass rim before garnishing.
  • Cherry bark vanilla bitters complement KOVAL Bourbon's mango chutney and peppery caramel notes without overwhelming them.

Why KOVAL?

KOVAL Bourbon is crafted from a rare 51% corn and 49% millet grain bill -- the millet being a regenerative crop that supports soil health and yields a distinctive mango chutney, vanilla, and peppery caramel character. This profile makes it one of the most compelling craft bourbons for cocktail work: complex enough to be interesting in an Old Fashioned, balanced enough not to clash with bitters and citrus. Certified organic, Kosher, and produced grain-to-bottle at our Chicago distillery, KOVAL Bourbon brings craft and traceability that sets it apart. For those who prefer a gin-forward spirit, our 13-botanical Dry Gin and Thresh & Winnow Citrine Gin (with its distinctive Yuzu botanicals) offer equally compelling alternatives for spirit-forward cocktails.

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