Ed Kohl, esteemed Scotch expert, will be here sampling a selection of Murray McDavid Craft Cask Single Malts. A leading Scotch whisky bottler, Murray McDavid has gained a reputation for creating tantalizing Scotches through their maturation process. Their process of pairing the perfect single malt with a transformative cask is what makes Murray McDavid world renowned.

Featuring the following distilleries:

Dailuaine [Speyside]

Linkwood [Speyside]

Mannochmore [Speyside]

Glen Elgin [Speyside]

Croftengea [Highland]

Smoky Scot [Islay]

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Murray McDavid Cask Craft whisky. You will also be able to taste our new Benchmark & Mission Gold series.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Come down, ask some questions, taste a wee dram!

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Murray McDavid Cask Craft whisky. You will also be able to taste our new Benchmark & Mission Gold series.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Come down, ask some questions, taste a wee dram!

Join us as we visit our friends at Norfolk Wine & Spirits for whisky and wisdom! Ed will co-host the event with Ben Chambers from Murray McDavid.

The offering will include:

Linwood (Speyside)
Glen Elgin (Speyside)
Mannochmore (Speyside)
Dailuaine (Speyside)
Smoky Scot (Islay)
Glentauchers (Speyside)

Ed Kohl, of Keeper’s Quest Brands, is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed was inducted into the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, founded to acknowledge those who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch Whisky industry.  Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, including freshly-prepared haggis.

We will offer these Murray McDavid selections: (subject to change, based on availability):

1. Cask Craft Dailuaine, Speyside 44.5%

2. Cask Craft Mannochmore, Speyside 44.5%

3. Benchmark Braeval, Speyside 50.7%

4. Benchmark Glentauchers, Speyside 56.1%

5. Benchmark Auchroisk, Speyside 53.2%

6. Cask Craft Croftengea, Highland 44.5%

7. Smoky Scot, Islay 46%

8. Benchmark Caol Ila, Islay 54.2%

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom, as part of this year’s Burns Night celebration.

Ed Kohl, of Keeper’s Quest Brands, is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed was inducted into the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, founded to acknowledge those who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch Whisky industry. 

Tasting will include selections from Murray McDavid:

12 Year Auchriosk

13 Year Glentauchers

8 Year Braeval

9 Year Caol Ila

Indulge in the world of single malt Scotch with us! 🥃 Join our exclusive event featuring Ed Kohl, a renowned Single Malt Scotch expert and educator. As a distinguished member of the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, Ed's passion is sharing his profound Scotch knowledge.

Don’t miss this featuring of hand selected single malts paired with hors d’oeuvres from Chef Brian Aaron and Chef Tom Tabone.

We will offer a selection of our Murray McDavid Single Malt Scotch.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. Some of the distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. Some of the distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. Some of the distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. Some of the distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore, Glen Keith & Caol Ila.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. Some of the distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. Some of the distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. Some of the distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. Some of the distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Murray McDavid Cask Craft whisky. You will also be able to taste our new Benchmark & Mission Gold series.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed will be joined by Ben Chambers, from Aceo Spirits/Murray McDavid. Come down, ask some questions, taste a wee dram!

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Murray McDavid Cask Craft whisky. You will also be able to taste our new Benchmark & Mission Gold series.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed will be joined by Ben Chambers, from Aceo Spirits/Murray McDavid. Come down, ask some questions, taste a wee dram!

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Murray McDavid Cask Craft whisky. You will also be able to taste our new Benchmark & Mission Gold series.

We will also offer our Smoky Scot Islay Single Malt Whisky. Distilled at Caol Ila Distillery on the East coast of the whisky island, it offers a great insight into what Islay has to offer to whisky aficionados.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed will be joined by Ben Chambers, from Aceo Spirits/Murray McDavid. Come down, ask some questions, taste a wee dram!

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky, wisdom, and a variety of single malt whisky.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed was inducted into the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, founded to acknowledge those who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch Whisky industry.

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky, wisdom, and a variety of single malt whisky.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed was inducted into the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, founded to acknowledge those who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch Whisky industry.

Omaha Whiskey Fest is a celebration of all things whiskey! Bringing together over 65 brands to cheers the best whiskeys in the world.

Ed Kohl, of Keeper’s Quest Brands, is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed will be on hand to pour and discuss some of our Lebanese whiskies, our new Scotch whiskies, Silver Springs, and our J.W. Kelly brand.

Offerings:

• J.W. Kelly: Single Barrel Bourbon

• Silver Springs Sweet Rye Whiskey

• RIACHI: Levant Heights Dark Malt & Levant Heights Malt & Wheat

• Murray McDavid: Auchroisk & Braeval. VIP: Glen Keith 30 year olf

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Murray McDavid Cask Craft whisky. The distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

We will also offer our Smoky Scot Islay Single Malt Whisky. Distilled at Caol Ila Distillery on the East coast of the whisky island, it offers a great insight into what Islay has to offer to whisky aficionados. Matured for five years in traditional oak casks that previously held bourbon, it is a youthful and lively representative of the house style. The clear and vibrant flavors of iodine, seaweed, tar and smoke will transport you to the magical island of Islay. Non chill-filtered for maximum flavor.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed was inducted into the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, founded to acknowledge those who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch Whisky industry.

Join us Saturday, August 12 for a whiskey tasting in Chattanooga! Our CEO Ed Kohl will be on hand to pour and discuss our entire line of J.W. Kelly bourbons and ryes. Ed is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. In 2012 Ed was inducted into “The Keepers of the Quaich,” a Scotland original organization that honors and gives recognition to individuals who have worked, excelled and promoted the growth of Whisky and Scotch for more than 10 years. In September 2017, Ed was inducted into the Order of the Musketeers in France. This is an organization designed to honor and promote Armagnac Brandy.

Join us Friday, August 4 for a whiskey tasting in Chattanooga! Our CEO Ed Kohl will be on hand to pour and discuss our entire line of J.W. Kelly bourbons and ryes. (There may also be something a li’l extra for pouring…)

Ed is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. In 2012 Ed was inducted into “The Keepers of the Quaich,” a Scotland original organization that honors and gives recognition to individuals who have worked, excelled and promoted the growth of Whisky and Scotch for more than 10 years. In September 2017, Ed was inducted into the Order of the Musketeers in France. This is an organization designed to honor and promote Armagnac Brandy.

The Whiskey Ring Podcast is proud to host the first virtual tasting for Riachi Distillery. Riachi is a winery and arak-maker dating back to 1839, 184 years of making wines and spirits.

In 2011, Roy decided to enter the whisky market. Riachi currently offers two product lines: Levant Heights, where they experiment with and honor styles of whisky all over the world, and Athyr, their premium line that showcases the best of Lebanon (using sun-dried Lebanese barley and Lebanese oak, plus the famed Cedars of Lebanon for the Cedarwood-Finished edition).

Roy will join us all the way from Lebanon to taste through four expressions:

1) Levant Heights Single Pot Still - honoring the single pot still tradition of Ireland with a malt and wheat mashbill

2) Levant Heights Espresso Roast Dark Malt - using 100% dark malt and brewing a stout to be distilled into a roasty, dark whisky sure to please any fan of dark beers

3) Athyr Single Barrel "Empire" New York Exclusive Single Barrel - a single barrel chosen just for the NY market, aged six years with Lebanese oak and made from sun-dried Lebanese barley

4) Athyr Cedarwood-Finished - the Athyr classic plus an additional year of aging in Lebanese Cedarwood

Tickets are now on sale for all portions of this Kosher Whisky Festival including:
4:30 - Masterclass
5:30- VIP Hour offering 2nd Whisky Masterclass
6:30-10:00 - Unlimited pour on 400+ Whiskies from around the world plus the Ultimate Kiddush Club with gala kiddush provided by The Wandering Que.

A portion of all ticket sales go to raise funds and awareness for our charity partner, Gift of Life.

We will likewise offer another single cask, barrel proof festival bottle and RARE Bottle raffle on their behalf with a goal of raising $50,000 for this life saving organization.

KQ will attend this event and will offer the following brands for tasting:

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Macleod’s whisky - one whisky each from 5 regions in Scotland: Highland, Lowland, Island, Islay & Speyside.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed was inducted into the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, founded to acknowledge those who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch Whisky industry. 

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Murray McDavid Cask Craft whisky. The distilleries included are: Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Croftengea, Mannochmore & Caol Ila.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed was inducted into the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, founded to acknowledge those who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch Whisky industry. 

Join us for a single malt Scotch whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. This tasting is for Macleod’s whisky - one whisky each from 5 regions in Scotland: Highland, Lowland, Island, Islay & Speyside.

Ed Kohl is one of the leading Single Malt Scotch experts and educators in the United States. Ed was inducted into the global Keepers of the Quaich Society, founded to acknowledge those who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch Whisky industry. 

Join us for a whisky tasting. We’ll offer whisky and wisdom. We’ll be offering a taste of Scotland with our Smoky Scot Islay Single Malt Whisky, from Aceo Spirits. We’ll also serve up a taste of Lebanon with the range of labels from RIACHI.