ON THE SUPERIOR SHELF
On the Superior Shelf: KOVAL Single Barrel Bourbon at Target
KOVAL Single Barrel Bourbon spotted at Target: 94 proof, 51% corn and 49% millet, Chicago distillation and the details behind its shelf label.
A Chicago bourbon with millet in the recipe
The blue label gets your attention; the orange strip below it explains what makes this bottle distinctive. KOVAL Single Barrel Bourbon lists its grain recipe right on the front: 51% corn and 49% millet. This is a bourbon with millet as its second grain.
KOVAL’s official Bourbon page confirms that recipe, the 94-proof bottling strength and single-barrel format. The supplied rear label identifies KOVAL Inc., Chicago, Illinois as both distiller and bottler.
KOVAL Single Barrel Bourbon: bottle facts
| Detail | What the supplied bottle shows |
|---|---|
| Expression | KOVAL Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey |
| Strength | 47% ABV / 94 proof |
| Size | 750 ml |
| Mash bill | 51% corn / 49% millet |
| Distiller and bottler | KOVAL Inc., Chicago, IL 60613 |
| Barrel number | 9471 on the supplied rear image |
| Organic statement | Rear label states certified organic by Midwest Organic Services Association |
| Age | No age statement identified in the supplied images |
| Retailer | Target, confirmed by the contributor; branch unconfirmed |
| Superior Whiskey score | Not scored in this shelf feature |
What does the barrel number tell you?
The rear label carries barrel number 9471. KOVAL describes its single-barrel bourbon as whiskey bottled from individual barrels. That makes the number useful when comparing bottles of this expression. It does not establish the barrel’s age or make this a Target-exclusive selection.
The front also says heart cut. The producer describes this as retaining the middle portion of the distillation run. Its product page lists USDA Organic and kosher certification; the supplied rear label carries an organic certification statement. These are label and producer descriptions, not a separate certification audit or a health claim.
The Target shelf tag: $41.99 on sale
The contributor identified the retailer as Target. The supplied yellow tag names Organic Single Barrel Bourbon, 750 ml, crosses out a regular price of $43.49 each and displays a sale price of $41.99 each—a difference of $1.50.
The printed range reads September 2 through November 3, 2026. No loyalty-card or digital-coupon condition is visible on this tag. Confirm the local shelf price and stock before making a trip; this observation does not establish a current online price or availability across Target stores.
Chicago origin, Target sighting
The tag’s “Local” marker and “Chicago, IL” wording fit the bottle’s Chicago production statement. They identify the producer’s connection to Chicago. They do not tell us which Target branch supplied the sighting, so we are not assigning a neighborhood or street address.
For another Chicago producer’s bottle, see our Judson & Moore Bourbon shelf feature. Our bourbon guide provides broader category context.
Is this a tasting review?
No. This entry documents the supplied bottle, its label and its Target shelf tag. We have not tasted or scored barrel 9471. The corn-and-millet recipe is a useful identification detail; it does not substitute for tasting the whiskey.
For a different grain choice, our Basil Hayden Toast entry looks at a producer-described brown-rice recipe. Browse more bottle sightings in the Superior Whiskey Journal.
Sources checked on 22 October 2026. Three images supplied on 22 October 2026. Target confirmed by the contributor; exact store location and capture date unconfirmed. Supplied bottle illustrations are disclosed as AI retouches and reused without further edits. Label details are corroborated where possible with the producer’s official page. Prices and dates describe the supplied tag, not a live or chainwide offer. No tasting score or affiliate retailer offer is presented.