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19 June 2026Drew Kaplan

Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards Celebrates Successful Debut

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards Celebrates Successful Debut First-Ever Competition Dedicated Exclusively to Kosher-Certified Spirits Recognizes Excellence Across Multiple Categories CINCINNATI, OH — The inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards has successfully concluded its first year, welcoming more than 50 entries from distilleries, producers, and brands representing a diverse range of kosher-certified spirits and spirits-based […]

Kosher Spirits Awards

18 June 202619 June 2026Drew Kaplan

Kosher Spirits Awards 2026 Medalists

With the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards having taken place last week, the full list of medalists are available below, with the gold medalists taking Best in Show: GOLD • Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Cask Proof Whisky (certified by Star-K) • Ruach Ascent Single Malt Whisky (certified by OK Kosher Certification) • Tekiah Añejo (certified by the […]

Kosher Spirits Awards Video

17 June 202619 June 2026Drew Kaplan

Judging the Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards: Favorite Products [Video]

In this featurette, we hear from several of the judges at the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards about their favorite beverages:

Kosher Spirits Awards Video

16 June 202619 June 2026Drew Kaplan

Judging the Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards: Impressive Variety [Video]

In this featurette, we hear from several of the judges at the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards speak about their experiencing of the variety of products submitted:

Kosher Spirits Awards Video

15 June 202619 June 2026Drew Kaplan

Judging the Inaugural Kosher Spirit Awards: The Experience [Video]

In this featurette, we hear from several of the judges at the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards share about their experience judging.:

Kosher Spirits Awards News

5 June 2026Drew Kaplan

Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards Draws Over 50 Entries in First Year

First-ever competition highlights growing global interest in kosher-certified spirits Cincinnati, Ohio – 4 June 2026 – The inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards has closed its call for entries, marking a major milestone for what will be the first competition dedicated entirely to kosher-certified spirits. In its debut year, the competition received over 50 submissions from producers […]

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3 June 2026Drew Kaplan

Reviewing a Trio of Weldon Mills Products [Video Review]

Introduction Having published episode 188 of The Jewish Drinking Show on Weldon Mills Distillery, we review a trio of their products in this video: • Weldon Mills Reserve Barrel-proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey • Weldon Mills Weldon Orchards Peach Elderflower Flavored Whiskey • Dray 25 Lavender Lime Flavored Vodka Review Video Here is the review video […]

Passover Wine

30 March 2026Drew Kaplan

2026 4 Cups Seder Supplement Available

Compiling essays from the four recent issues of Oneg Shabbas on drinking the four cups of wine at the Passover Seder, the 2026 4 Cups Seder Supplement is available, with the following essays: Who Drinks the Four Cups? Which Wine to Drink for the 4 Cups? How Much Wine for the Four Cups? How Quickly to Drink […]

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25 March 2026Drew Kaplan

The Fifth Cup of the Passover Seder in the Talmud, featuring Dr. Leor Jacobi [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #190]

Introduction Having previously explored the four cups of wine minimum at the Passover Seder in Rabbinic literature on episode #62 of The Jewish Drinking Show, there also exists in the Babylonian Talmud a text relating to the fifth cup of wine at the Passover Seder. This 190th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores this text […]

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19 March 202619 March 2026Drew Kaplan

Plague-Themed Cocktails, featuring David Kedson [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #189]

Introduction Looking to make plague-themed cocktails for your Passover seder, or even pre-seder enjoyment? A new book out by David Kedson provides not only recipes for making plague-themed cocktails for your Passover seder, but also tips, tricks, and advice for making them happen, he shares some of this with us on the 189th episode of The […]