Wednesday | August 26 | 17:00–23:00
Thursday | August 27 | 17:00–23:00
Following last year’s great success, the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem and Craft in Glass invite you back for Locally Distilled — The Second Annual Craft Spirits Festival at the BLMJ— two evenings of sensory indulgence celebrating the finest this land has to offer. An unforgettable experience that bridges present and past: modern artisan distilleries alongside ancient brewing traditions, today’s craft culture set against the backdrop of antiquity’s great feasts.
What’s at the festival?
• Meet Israel’s Finest Boutique Distilleries
Discover more than 12 local boutique distilleries and meet the passionate distillers behind them.
Enjoy a tasting card with five tastings of your choice, and learn about the unique ingredients, craftsmanship, and production methods that make each spirit exceptional.
• Where Spirits Meet History
Take part in engaging gallery encounters exploring the culture of feasting and drinking in the ancient world, followed by a self-guided journey through carefully selected museum highlights that reveal the historical story of alcohol and celebration.
• Local Handmade Art Market – Browse and shop a vibrant selection of handcrafted works by talented local artists and artisans.
• “Made in Israel” Cocktail Bar – Enjoy signature cocktails created especially for the festival, inspired by the participating boutique distilleries and crafted with Israeli spirits.
• Contemporary Israeli Street Food – A food stand featuring creative dishes made with fresh, high-quality local ingredients—the perfect complement to the tasting experience.
Live Music & DJs:
Wednesday | August 26
Shiran Sa’id – Acoustic Performance
Vocals: Shiran Sa’id | Bass & Vocals: Alon Dinor | Percussion & Vocals: Rafael Asor
DJ ELISH
Thursday | August 27
CODA Live Jazz – Jerusalem Jazz Ensemble
Vocals: Liem Bak | Piano: Max Jacobson | Double Bass: Oscar Chomak | Drums: Daniel Reitzin
DJ DANA SITON
Workshops
Wednesday | August 26
18:00
Distill Your Own Gin
A basic gin distillation workshop.
Amir Gotel – Tavlin Distillery
Additional fee: ₪10
19:00
From Raqefet to Craft: 13,000 Years of Local Alcohol
When we think of fine alcohol, our minds immediately wander to Scotland, France, or Belgium.
But the truth is that fermentation, alcohol, and the science of distillation were born right here, in our own “neighborhood.”
In this lecture, we will embark on a fascinating journey connecting 13,000-year-old archaeological discoveries, medieval alchemists, the biochemistry of flavor, and today’s local craft spirits revolution.
Additional fee: ₪30
Thursday | August 27
19:00
From Raqefet to Craft: 13,000 Years of Local Alcohol
When we think of fine alcohol, our minds immediately wander to Scotland, France, or Belgium. But the truth is that fermentation, alcohol, and the science of distillation were born right here, in our own “neighborhood.” In this lecture, we will embark on a fascinating journey connecting 13,000-year-old archaeological discoveries, medieval alchemists, the biochemistry of flavor, and today’s local craft spirits revolution.
Additional fee: ₪30
20:00
HaRo’eh Winery
Ehud Kaveh
No additional charge
Producers Exhibiting at the Event
• Katzrin Distillery – A boutique distillery from Katzrin specializing in gin, absinthes, and unique arak.
• Arava Distillery – A distillery from the Arava desert specializing in producing alcohol from dates and rescuing surplus dates.
• The Drunken Owl Distillery – A distillery from the Beit Shemesh area that produces Lebanese-style arak and Jamaican-style rum.
• M&H Distillery – Israel’s first single malt whisky distillery, specializing in locally produced Israeli whisky and Levantine gin based on Mediterranean botanicals.
• Single Be’eri – The first company to establish a line of barley-based products made from barley grown for the first time in Israel! The beer is brewed at BeerBazaar Brewery in Kfar Daniel, and the whisky is distilled at M&H Distillery in Tel Aviv.
• Tavlin Distillery – A boutique distillery from Tzur Hadassah; the distillation itself is carried out in Har Tuv.
• Made in Israel – Local mead made from Israeli honey. It’s not wine, it’s mead!
• Even Ram Winery – Specializes in creating premium natural liqueurs from fresh fruit sourced from Israeli agriculture, including citrus and cherry liqueurs.
• Malka Distillery – A beer brewery that distills its beer into interesting spirits.
• HaRa’ah Winery – A family boutique winery from Kfar HaRo’eh. It focuses on producing wine in a warm, family atmosphere and offers an authentic experience characteristic of small wineries that emphasize personal attention and attention to detail.
Prices:
150 NIS Full price>>
120 NIS Students/Seniors>> (Upon presentation of a valid ID at the ticket desk)
100 NIS Museum members (Upon presentation of a valid ID at the ticket desk)
95 NIS via Yerushalmi Club>>
Ticket includes: museum entry, 5-tasting booklet, branded glass, tours and activities.
Spaces are limited — book in advance.
