Central Ohio Whiskey Society

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 (America/New_York) | 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.
