Visiting a Kosher Spirits Awards 2026 Best-in-Show Winner: Ruach Distillery
After revealing the winners of the best-in-show at the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards, Rabbi Drew Kaplan visited Ruach Distillery to discuss their award-winning product with Neil Wasserman, owner & founder, as well as Zvi Saffer, the distillery & head of operations, wherein we hear the story behind the spirit, learn what makes it special, and […]
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 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 […]
Revealing the Best-in-Show Winners at the Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards
Rabbi Drew Kaplan, the host of the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards, reveals the three best-in-show products (to the judges and stewards):
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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:
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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:
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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.:
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 […]