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Discovering Brands Through the Kosher Spirits Awards [Video Clip]
In this clip from the 194th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Maggie Kimberl and Rabbi Drew Kaplan discuss discovering brands through the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards:
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Ideating the First-Ever Kosher-Certified Spirits Competition [Video Clip]
In this clip from the 194th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Maggie Kimberl shares about her coming up with the idea behind the first-ever kosher-certified spirits competition, which became the Kosher Spirits Awards:
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The First-Ever Kosher-Certified Spirits Competition, Featuring Maggie Kimberl [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #194]
Introduction How did the world’s first kosher-certified spirits competition come to life? In the 194th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Maggie Kimberl, the head judge, as well as the person who created the idea, shares the story behind its creation, from the initial spark to assembling the judging process and evaluating an impressive range […]
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The Kosher Amaro That Wowed the Judges [Video Clip]
In this video clip from the 193rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, David Harris and Dr. Megan Draheim, founders & owners of Song Dog Farm Distillery, discuss their kosher-certified amaros, one of which won a silver medal at this year’s Kosher Spirits Awards, with host, Rabbi Drew Kaplan:
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: