http://cor.ca/assets/static/node/201409/files/541/RH.web2.pdf"There has been much discussion and debate regarding the kosher status of scotch whiskeys that are aged in wine/sherry casks. Scotch whiskey, by definition1, contains only kosher ingredients. Notwithstanding, the spirit must be aged in an oak barrel for a minimum of three years. Scotch manufacturers generally reuse barrels that were previously used to store alcoholic beverages such as sherry, cognac, bourbon, rum or beer. The kashrut concern raised by the use of sherry or wine barrels is that the absorbed wine is almost certainly stam yaynom which is not kosher. Halachik clarification was required to determine whether or not this non-kosher taste that is absorbed in the barrel could render the Scotch as non-kosher. COR has taken interest in clarifying this matter since it is apparent that many leading Rabbanim in our community are of the opinion that scotch aged in sherry casks is permitted for consumption. Over the last several years, COR has consulted with several industry and kashrut experts in an effort to research the involved issues and formulate a position on its halachik status.COR further consulted with our community’s Rabbanim; including Rav Dovid Schochet shlit”a, President of the Vaad HaRabbonim and Rav Shlomo Miller shlit”a, Rosh Bais Din of Kollel Toronto amongst other leading Rabbanim, as well as COR’s Rabbinical Vaad Hakashruth. In light of the conclusions of our research and according to the guidance of our Rabbinical Vaad Hakashruth, COR policy will now allow the use of scotches aged in sherry casks at COR-certified venues and events. This policy applies only to scotch and not to other types of whiskey which may involve other halachik complexities including non-kosher wine or glycerin which can be mixed into the whiskey recipe.Throughout the next several months, Mashgichim who supervise events that are using scotch aged in sherry casks will post signage at the bar indicating the status of the scotch."
not a new shaila Reb Moshe Feinstien zt"l held it was not a problem. bigger problem is the bourbon/chametz issue. it doesnt seem like there is any easy out of that one
Has anyone done the legwork to find out if Fireball Whisky is acceptable? I never bothered to find out because it doesn't really interest me but a few people have asked me about this recently.
bigger problem is the bourbon/chametz issue.
elaborate?
I may be wrong but I think he's referring to the issue some people have with jewish distributors who don't sell their chometz
thats a whole separate issue. the issue i was talking about is the fact that many of the bourbon distilleries are owned by jews who did not sell their chometz. when crc put out their list they knocked off a whole bunch of popular bourbons. I have not heard from any of the big poskim any heter to buy them. over time this will not be a issue as they all sell their chometz now. but we are quite a few years away from that.
When you say "many" do you mean Roiv?
when I was in Kentucky the chabad rabbi told me that there used to be a few distilleries owners by the same Jew that didn't sell the chometz, he said he worked hard on it and now they do. Dont remember the names of the distilleries anymore.
when I was in Kentucky the chabad rabbi told me that there used to be a few distilleries owners by the same Jew that didn't sell the chametz, he said he worked hard on it and now they do. Dont remember the names of the distilleries anymore.
As of now:Best scotches For 30-40: gentleman jackFor 40-60: ?For 60-80: bolvini 14 yr Caribbean caskFor 80-100: glenlivet naddurahBetter suggestions are wanted!
No one said it was new. Just that this was the first kashrus organization to follow that shita.
Glenlivit Nadurra is good stuff!!MB Vineyards in Brooklyn has it on chanukkah sale for 69.99
I didn't like it all. JMHO.
Have you tried cutting it with spring water?