About our whisky

How We Started

Golani is a family-owned and operated craft distillery, established in September 2014 in Israel’s Golan Heights region. 

The terroir of the Golan Heights region of Israel – a northeastern territory with crystal clear spring water, stunning plateaus, and volcanic soil, the perfect micro-climate, which inspired founder David Zibell to set up shop there.

Golani Whiskies are crafted from grain to bottle, using a mix of local and imported grains, local spring and well water. No taste or colors are added to the products to assure you taste the Holy Land of Israel!

Award Winning Whisky

Golani has produced a wide variety of spirits and whiskeys, many of them have won prizes internationally! We take pride in knowing that we are working with the best of the best, and not just in Israelis’ eyes.


The IWSC has ranked Golani whisky 3rd place in the world and 2nd place for gin in blindfold tests in the UK during international competitions in 2017 & 2018 and multiple Gold Medals in Mediterranean Arak competitions!

Award Winning

Our casks are sourced from the regions’ top wineries, each cask selected by our master distiller. Golani has been recognized across the world for their whiskies and spirits.

The IWSC has ranked Golani whisky 3rd place in the world and 2nd place for gin in blindfold tests in the UK during international competitions in 2017 & 2018!

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