Nearly a Dozen El Tequileño Products Have Now Been Certified Kosher-for-Passover
El Tequileño, a producer of tequilas, has recently had several of its products become certified as kosher-for-Passover. There has been a growing list of agave spirits in recent years that have been certified as kosher-for-Passover (for instance, see the 2025 list), so adding more to this list is an exciting piece of news for kosher-concerned […]
Announcing the 2026 Kosher Spirits Awards
Herein follows today’s press release regarding the 2026 Kosher Spirits Awards: Kosher Spirits Awards Launching as the World’s First Dedicated Competition for Kosher-Certified Distilled Spirits A groundbreaking new competition celebrates excellence, transparency, and untapped market potential in the global spirits industry [Cincinnati, Ohio] — [February 11, 2026] — Jewish Drinking today announced the launch of […]
Orthodox Union Issues Policy Change for 2026 (& Beyond) Regarding Beer
In a letter published to its food service proprietors and mashgichim, the Orthodox Union (herein referred to as OU) announced a new beer policy today that will go into effect at the beginning of 2026. Beer Policy Change As of the first of January, “all beer served in OU establishments or at certified functions or […]
2024 New Riff Update
Following the publication of the 54th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show on New Riff Distilling, featuring its then sales director Mollie Lewis, I began to receive questions from listeners regarding their selling of ḥametz, a topic we had discussed on that episode. Having looked into the matter further, it turns out they have been working […]
Rabbi Drew Speaks to Rockdale Seniors on Kiddush & More🥃
Alongside a bourbon-tasting, Rabbi Drew Kaplan provided insights into the ceremonial ritual drinking practices of Shabbat last month for seniors last month. “Our Seniors Group had a fantastic time sampling bourbons, sipping cocktails, and learning about Jewish involvement in the bourbon world,” exclaimed Rockdale Temple‘s senior rabbi, Rabbi Meredith Kahan. Leading a tasting of several […]
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August-November 2024 Lineup of Episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show [Tentative]
Having announced during the 155th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show that there would be a summer break for The Jewish Drinking Show, returning in August, I am excited to announce the August-November tentative lineup, kicking-off with a mini-series on drunkenness in Jewish texts: August 19th – Drunkenness in the Bible (Episode #156) August 26th – […]
Jewish Link Publishes Third Annual Summer Food & Wine Issue
The Jewish Link, which is known amongst readers of this website for publishing its annual Wine Guide, has published its third annual Summer Food & Wine issue, which is available online, as well as in print. Edited by Elizabeth Krantz, this issue has the following: “Eitan Bernath Explores Cuisine of Jewish Mexico City” by Channa Fischer […]
2nd Spiritual Whisky Tour Announced
Rabbi Yonah’s phenomenal Spiritual Whisky Tour returns to Scotland from May 27th through June 2nd 2024. It offers an exclusive journey for Jewish men passionate about whisky, adventure, and farbrengen. Following up from last year’s inaugural trip, this year’s trip focusses on three regions: Campbeltown, the Highlands, and Speyside. The Spiritual Whisky Tour (SWT) […]
Jewish Link Publishes Fourth Annual Wine Guide
For the fourth year in a year, the Jewish Link has published another annual issue of its wine guide, preceded by last year’s issue. Available in both print (including for purchase), as well as available online, The Jewish Link Wine Guide has returned with another issue of their “flagship magazine, an 80-page glossy that is […]
Royal Wine’s KFWE Makes Changes for 2024
The annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) is taking place three weeks from today, albeit more of an exclusive experience than in previous years. Featuring nearly 1,000 kosher wines, a plethora of spirits – including whiskies, bourbons, vodkas, tequilas, rum, and gin – and cordials, sampling and tasting will be available for attendees. This […]