Traverse City Whiskey at 1801
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1801 Tavern, 9721 Sawmill Road, Powell, OH, 43065, United States
Don’t miss your last chance to be part of this year’s Craft Distiller Series!
Join us Wednesday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. at 1801 Tavern as we welcome the team from Traverse City Whiskey — the award-winning craft distillers from that state up north who sought us out to share their pours, their stories, and their passion for great whiskey.
Your evening includes:

1801’s highly-reviewed pizza buffet
COWS’ signature blind pours
Traverse City pours and swag giveaways
And maybe a few surprises…

James B. Beam Distilling at Pinnacle
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
More details to come.

Bourbon & Cigar Night at Jimmy V’s in Grandview
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Jimmy V’s, 1788 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43212, United States
Food by Jimmy V’s (including their legendary paninis)
Whiskey Sponsor: Pursuit Spirits
Heated patio, limited tickets

Annual Holiday Party 2025
2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
It’s that special time of year. As we close out a tremendously fun year of COWS, we gather to celebrate – to share some pours, a great dinner, and fantastic prize opportunities.

Central Ohio’s Biggest Whiskey Night of the Year (our trademarked name for our Holiday Party) will be Wednesday, December 10th at Pinnacle. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for some pre-dinner prize scouting and placing raffle tickets. Dinner will be served at the tables around 6:15 p.m. with the raffle to follow. We will also be presenting our charitable donation to a very worthy organization that evening as well.

The price will be the same as last year – $100 per ticket (1 or 2 tickets may be purchased).

2026 Membership Drive
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-31 | OH
Central Ohio Whiskey Society’s 2026 Membership Drive is now open.

Membership is just $100: If you have not yet renewed your COWS membership for 2026, here is the link: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/cttmVm

What Comes with Your 2026 Membership
Monthly Meetings at Pinnacle Golf Club
Expect another year of standout distillers, engaging presentations, blind pours, dinner, and raffle prizes. Meetings continue on the second Wednesday of each month.
“Beyond Bourbon” Special Series
New for 2026 — a deep dive into global whiskey styles. We’ll explore Rye, Scotch, Irish, American Single Malt, and a few surprises from beyond the bourbon world.
Craft Distiller Spotlights
Enjoy encore sessions from favorites and presentations from new craft distillers we couldn’t schedule last year.
Local Meetups & Experiences
Whiskey & Cigar Patio Nights are back, along with member-only events at local distilleries featuring behind-the-scenes looks and unique product experiences.
Barrel Picks
One of the most exciting parts of COWS membership continues in 2026: at least four barrel picks. Pick teams are chosen by lottery from all interested members (no special fee or membership level required). Just be able to travel to the selection site on pick day.
Exclusive Member Bottles
Our barrel picks yield exceptional single-barrel releases sold only within the society. Every bottle is unique, memorable, and available to members first.
Holiday Party
Your membership secures entry to our annual year-end celebration with dinner, pours, and great prizes.
Join now and enjoy all the perks that come with an annual membership in COWS, one of the largest and most active Whiskey Societies in the US!

COWS - Green River Master Distiller at Fado's
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Fado’s Pub and Kitchen, 6652 Riverside Drive, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
One more festive evening for 2025 COWS members. We have been invited to a special evening. At 7 p.m. on Monday December 15th, join us at Fado’s Pub & Kitchen. Fado’s is at 6652 Riverside Drive, Dublin Ohio in the Bridge Park area. Tickets are $40 and you may purchase for a guest.
Dinner will be provided and whiskey will be poured by Green River Whiskey. Tickets for this special, limited seats event will go fast, so grab yours today.

Pursuit Spirits with Kenny Coleman at Pinnacle
2026-01-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Tickets are now on sale for our first Pinnacle meeting of the year on January 14th, where we’ll be welcoming Pursuit Spirits and its co-founder, Kenny Coleman.

Kenny will be sharing some exciting new releases from this award-winning Kentucky producer, along with insights from his role as co-host of the top bourbon podcast, Bourbon Pursuit. Expect great stories from the many industry legends he’s interviewed — which is just about everyone.

Kenny will also talk about Pursuit Spirits’ new visitor experience and speakeasy on Whiskey Row in Louisville, right near the Louisville Slugger Museum and Michter’s.
As always, the evening will include:
• Our traditional blind pours
• A fantastic Pinnacle dinner
• Swag and raffle items from Pursuit Spirits
And here’s a big bonus: If you want a chance to be selected for the COWS Pick Team heading to Middle West Distillery on January 30th to select a COWS-exclusive 10-year Old Elk Bourbon barrel, you must be present at this meeting. The pick team will be chosen by lottery immediately after the meeting.
So don’t wait — grab your tickets now! You may purchase up to four tickets for this meeting, so feel free to bring guests or prospective new members. Tickets remain at $35 each

Barrell Craft Spirits at 1801 Tavern
2026-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | 1801 Tavern, 9721 Sawmill Road, Powell, OH, 43065, United States
We are in for a special treat when Barrell Craft Spirits comes to 1801 Tavern in Powell (9721 Sawmill Road) on Wednesday, January 28th. Presenting for them will be Master Blender Nic Christiansen.

Nic Christiansen is a Level 1 Sommelier, an Executive Bourbon Steward, and has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef to educate judges and contestants about cocktails. Today she manages the single barrel program at Barrell Craft Spirits and is now the Master Blender for the brand. See her interview and profile by Bourbon Women here.

We are thrilled to have a bourbon rising star and celebrity for what promises to be a very cool meeting.

1801 Tavern will be serving us their highly-reviewed pizza, wings, and salad. We will have our customary blind pours. Barrell will be bringing their great expressions including the award winning Seagrass – and Nic Christiansen.

Don’t wait, get your tickets now – up to 2 per member.

See you there. Cheers!

Old Elk Barrel Pick at Middle West Spirits
2026-01-30 | OH
Barrel pick at Middle West Spirits to select a 10-Year Old Elk Bourbon.
This will be the oldest age-stated COWS pick to date, and we’re confident this group will bring back a truly special expression. Can’t wait to share it with everyone.

Bardstown Bourbon Company at Pinnacle
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
February brings Bardstown Bourbon Company—long respected as the behind-the-scenes distiller for many favorite brands, and now producing standout expressions under their own label.
This outstanding distiller will be bringing top-shelf pours while sharing exciting updates on new releases and the integration of the Green River brand into their growing portfolio.
We’ve also locked in a COWS summer barrel pick at Bardstown Bourbon Company.
Attend this meeting and receive three raffle tickets (instead of one) when the pick team is selected later this spring.
Interest is already strong, and we’d love to fill the room for a distiller that has long been a great supporter of COWS.

Beyond Bourbon Series - Scotch — Little Turtle Golf Club
2026-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Little Turgle Golf Club, 5400 Little Turtle Way West, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
New Venue! Little Turtle Country Club (Westerville area)
We’re excited to launch our Beyond Bourbon series with a Single Malt Scotch night at a fantastic new venue.
Taste world-class scotches, enjoy dinner, and get a shot at joining our Old Forester barrel pick team. Tickets $35.

Remember before allocated bourbon mania? When whiskey enthusiasts were obsessed with the honeyed, smoky, sweet oaked flavors of Single Malt Scotch?
We’re bringing that obsession back—in style.
Join us Wednesday, February 25th at 6 p.m. at Little Turtle Country Club in Westerville to kick off our Beyond Bourbon Series with an unforgettable night of tasting, learning, and great company.
Thanks to our friends at Diageo, we’ll pour a lineup of top-tier single malt scotches—most non-peated or lightly peated (so no peat fear here!).
You’ll leave a near-expert after our quick-and-fun scotch crash course, and enjoy:

A buffet style dinner from Little Turtle
Blind pours & surprises
Swag, bottles, and great conversation

Added bonus:
Only those in attendance will be eligible to join our barrel pick team heading to Old Forester Distillery on March 31st. This is an exclusive opportunity for scotch night guests only. We will select the pick team at the conclusion of this meeting.

Makers Mark at Pinnacle
2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
We’re thrilled to welcome back club favorite Maker’s Mark to Pinnacle. They never disappoint — excellent pours, an engaging presentation, and plenty of great swag for members.

Irish Whiskey Night at Little Turtle Golf Club
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Turgle Golf Club, 5400 Little Turtle Way West, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Continue your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations by joining us on Wednesday, March 25th at Little Turtle Golf Club for our upcoming Irish Whiskey Night.
We’ve planned a special Irish-themed evening featuring a lineup of special Irish whiskey pours, along with Irish cocktail specials and a St. Patrick’s inspired dinner menu from the Little Turtle kitchen. And, there may even be a few other Irish surprises throughout the night.
This event continues our Beyond Bourbon Series, which kicked off in spectacular fashion last month at Little Turtle. The reviews from Scotch Night at Little Turtle were phenomenal, and this Irish edition promises to be just as memorable.
If you enjoy great whiskey, good food, and even better company, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Old Forrester Barrel Pick on Whiskey Row, Louisville
2026-03-31 | Old Forrester Distilling, 119 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
We’ve secured a tough to get invitation to pick a COWS exclusive Old Forrester Single Barrel. The pick team will be selected at the Single Malt Scotch Night on February 25, so yes—you’ll need to be in attendance to be considered.

Woodford Reserve Night at Pinnacle
2026-04-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
We’re excited to welcome the legendary Brown-Forman brand, Woodford Reserve, to our April meeting at Pinnacle.
The timing couldn’t be better as we approach Kentucky Derby season. Woodford Reserve is an official Derby sponsor and releases its annual commemorative Kentucky Derby bottle, making this a perfect kickoff to one of bourbon’s most celebrated traditions.
As always, the evening will feature:

An excellent dinner at Pinnacle
Our customary blind pours
A curated tasting of outstanding Woodford Reserve expressions

Craft Distiller Series Encore featuring Ohio’s River Roots
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
We’re excited to host one of Ohio’s fastest-rising craft brands. River Roots has been generating serious buzz—this is your chance to see why and to taste what’s next before everyone else catches on.
What to expect:

A full River Roots tasting lineup
Dinner from Little Turtle (reviews have been outstanding)
Our blind pour competition—help decide who advances in the 2026 COWS Favorite Blind Pick
Post-meeting patio access for cigars (open until 9 PM) – Bring your own cigar or purchase one on-site and enjoy the patio with fellow members.

Last Call
This meeting will likely be your final chance to grab a COWS Larceny Pick bottle—only a handful remain.

Preservation Distillery at Pinnacle
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
We’ll welcome first-time guest Preservation Distillery out of Bardstown, featuring their highly regarded Very Olde St. Nick lineup—consistently award winning.

Middle West/Old Elk at Little Turtle
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Turgle Golf Club, 5400 Little Turtle Way West, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
We will be welcoming Middle West Spirits to a meeting at Little Turtle Golf Club in Westerville on May 27th at 6 p.m.

Our Blind Pick Tournament will continue and we will be treated to dinner.

Middle West will share some great pours and tell us about their ambitious expansion plans. We have a world class major distillery right here in Columbus and it is only going to get better.

Angel’s Envy Returns to Pinnacle
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us as we welcome back Angel’s Envy, one of the most popular distilleries among COWS members.
The Angel’s Envy team is returning to share new products, provide updates on the brand, and spend an evening with us. As always, the event will feature:

Dinner
Blind pours competing for the title of COWS 2026 Value Whiskey of the Year
Angel’s Envy pours
Swag and giveaways

Bonus Opportunity: Jeptha Creed Barrel Pick Team Selection
At this meeting, we will also be selecting members for our July 31 barrel pick at Jeptha Creed, just outside of Louisville.
To be eligible for selection, you must:

Attend the June 10 meeting
Be available to travel there on July 31

Don’t worry if you’re unable to make this one—we’ve arranged monthly barrel picks through November, creating plenty of opportunities to participate.

Old Elk Bottle Release Party at Middle West Spirits
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Middle West Spirits, 1230 Courthouse Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201, United States
Purchase your bottle and be among the first to pick it up at our release celebration.
Note you MUST prepurchase your bottle from the Eventbrite link email sent on May 29th to participate.
Service Bar by Middle West Spirits
That night, Middle West will be providing:

Appetizers
Additional sample pours
Tours of the original distilling facility
Cash bar available

Learn more about the venue here (address is 1230 Courtland Avenue, just northeast of the North High St and 5th Avenue intersection): https://middlewestspirits.com/servicebar/

Green River Whiskey at Little Turtle
2026-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Little Turgle Golf Club, 5400 Little Turtle Way West, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
We’re excited to welcome Green River Whiskey to Little Turtle Golf Club on June 24th.
Representing Green River will be one of our favorite ambassadors—and fellow COWS member—Trey Watson. Trey always brings great pours, great stories, and great swag.
For this meeting, he’ll also be bringing Green River branded cigars for members who would like to enjoy one on the patio after the event.
Little Turtle will provide dinner, and we’ll continue our popular Blind Taste-Off Tournament.
Special Bonus: We will also be selecting our Four Roses barrel pick team at this meeting. This pick will be at the Cox’s Creek Bottling Facility which is near the James B. Beam Distillery between Bardstown and Louisville.. So, if you haven’t been on a pick this year, can be at Four Roses on Thursday, August 13th, at 1 p.m., and really want to have a barrel pick experience, you must be at this meeting to sign up and possibly be selected.

Hard Truth Distilling at Pinnacle
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Hard Truth is bringing something special—the release of our exclusive COWS Single Barrel Sweet Mash Rye!
Every member has the opportunity to purchase a bottle by selecting the Bottle & A Meeting option. You’ll receive admission to the event and take home a bottle of our hand-selected barrel at a discounted package price.
This cask-strength selection comes from Hard Truth’s award-winning Sweet Mash Rye program, and our pick team found an exceptional barrel. Expect classic rye notes of mint and baking spice, complemented by a subtle strawberry note—a tasting observation captured by pick team member Stacey Lambright. The result is a unique and flavorful expression that we believe members will thoroughly enjoy.

Whiskey & Cigars at JT's Pizza
2026-07-22 18:30 - 20:30 | JT’s Pizza, 2390 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43235, United States
We’re excited to be back on the patio at JT’s Pizza in Linworth for another Whiskey & Cigar night.

Exciting news just dropped from that night’s Whiskey Sponsor – Uncle Boojie’s. They were just awarded an official spot on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Great recognition for this excellent craft distiller from Louisville. See them at: https://www.uncleboojies.com/

We are looking forward to this casual and fun gathering — great whiskey, JT’s excellent pizza and subs, and a nice cigar for those members who want one. But even if you are not a cigar smoker, the evening will be excellent..

Rye Night with Wendy Peveich at Little Turtle Golf Club
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Turgle Golf Club, 5400 Little Turtle Way West, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us as we welcome Wendy Peveich and Archer Eland Rye, one of Ohio’s most exciting craft whiskey brands.
Many of you had the chance to sample Archer Eland Rye at our Service Bar event. If you did, you already know—it is exceptional.
Wendy’s journey was recently featured in Columbus Monthly, highlighting how she has built Archer Eland into one of Ohio’s premier craft rye brands. It’s a great story and an even better whiskey.
https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/food/2026/01/26/women-owned-spirits-esther-rum-and-archer-eland-rye-whiskey/88101240007/
We’re hoping for a terrific turnout to support Wendy and one of our local craft distillers. If you’re on the fence, thinking you are not a Rye fan, give us and Wendy a chance to prove you wrong!
Bonus for Rye Night
Special one-night-only discounted pricing on our exclusive COWS Hard Truth Barrel Pick Rye
COWS cigars available after the meeting
Enjoy a night cap on Little Turtle’s patio—feel free to bring a camp chair and your favorite cigars for a relaxing nightcap.

Chicken Cock Whiskey at Pinnacle
2026-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
We’re excited to welcome Chicken Cock Whiskey from Bardstown for its first-ever COWS appearance! This historic brand has earned rave reviews and numerous accolades, and they’ll be bringing a fantastic lineup of pours for us to enjoy.
As always, your evening includes:
Exceptional pours
An outstanding dinner from Pinnacle
The next round of our Blind Pour Tournament
Great friends and great conversation

Noble Cut Distillery at Noble Cut
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Noble Cut Distillery, 750 Cross Pointe Rd Suite I Suite J Suite K, Columbus, OH, 43230, United States
We’re most pleased to have been invited to an exclusive evening at Noble Cut Distillery in Gahanna. This special experience includes:
• Dinner
• Exclusive pours
• Barrel thieving experience
• Distillery tours

Dark Arts Whiskey House at Little Turtle
2026-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Little Turgle Golf Club, 5400 Little Turtle Way West, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
We’re thrilled to welcome Dark Arts Whiskey House, one of Kentucky’s most exciting craft distilleries. They were one of the standout hits of last year’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and they’ll be bringing their award-winning whiskeys for an unforgettable evening.
