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Kosher Alcohol
APPROVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The information concerning the following items has been received through various sources. The Vaad does not certify the product unless it has an symbol on the packaging. There may be other acceptable drinks, which are not included in this list.
The status of these items may change in the future
Acceptable Liquors |
Bourbon: Straight |
Tequila – regular white (silver) is acceptable. |
Tennessee Whiskey – All. Straight and blended |
Brandy (requires reliable Kosher certification) The following are ok: Carmel, Herzog French, Tishbi |
| Vodka - Unflavored only Domestic - All except those listing whey alcohol. Imported - Requires reliable certification. The following imported unflavored Vodka’s are acceptable without a kosher certification on the label: Absolut (OU) Finlandia (OU) Chopin Iceberg Grey Goose Stolichnaya (OU) Kettle One |
Rum - All unflavored white or light colored |
Rye – All |
Gin – With no flavor added is acceptable. |
Scotch - (see exceptions) |
Canadian Whiskeys - All (see exceptions |
Wine & Grape Juice
All wine requires Kosher certification. Please check wine to see that it bears reliable certification and if it is Mevushal or non-Mevushal. Should you wish to purchase wine for Passover, it must clearly state on the bottle that it is Kosher for Passover.
Beer
All unflavored beer with no additives listed on the ingredient label is acceptable. Flavored beer must have a Hechsher.
Acceptable Liqueurs & Cordials
Liqueurs and cordials may contain wine, glycerin, cream or flavors as well as other non-Kosher ingredients and require reliable Kosher certification.
Listed items are acceptable when bearing the indicated Kosher symbol.
Amaretto Di Saronno (OU only) |
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Bartenura Cordials (OU only) |
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Carmel (OU & OU Dairy) |
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Cherry Kijafa (OU only) |
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Frangelico (OU only) |
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Godiva (OU only) |
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Kahlua (With the OU only) |
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Peter Cherry Herring (OU only) |
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Sabra (OU or Chug Chasam Sofer)
NON-APPROVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
This is a partial listing.
B & B Liqueur |
Lord Calvent |
Bailey’s Irish Cream |
Ouzo |
Benedictine |
Peter Herring Peach |
Bols, Crème de Banana |
Pony |
Canadian Club Classic |
Raki |
Chambrod |
Sambuco |
Cointreau |
Sheridans |
Compari |
Sloe Gin |
Cristal Agua Driente |
Southern Comfort |
Dekuyper Liqueurs & Brandies |
Stock from Italy |
Don Quixote Rum |
Swiss Krishwasser |
Frangelico (without an OU) |
Tia Maria |
Gallian |
Vermouth |
Gold Schlager |
Very Old Barton |
Grand Marnier |
Yukon Jack |
Kentucky Gentlemen |
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Kirschwasser |
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Llord’s |
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Kosher Fish