My Kosher Single Malt Scotch Whisky List

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1. To Download

"Sherry Cask Usage in Scottish Whisky Industry New Version 2023":
                                    
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"Bourbon Barrels Used in the Scottish Whisky Industry":

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3. My Kosher Single Malt Scotch Whisky List

For the latest list click on the link below: 09/02/2023
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Kosher Single Malt Whisky List

For a more Detailed PDF File

The PDF above contains a list of Scotch Single Malt Whiskies that contain no Stam Yeinam (any sherry, wine, brandy etc) influence. 

It is provided as a guide for those who wish to avoid any doubt whatsoever and drink only those whiskies matured in ex-Bourbon, New Virgin or other non-wine based casks (such as Rum).

There are still some important Poskim who maintain that all Scotch Whisky is kosher. Nonetheless, AKO (the "Association of Kashrus Organisations", the umbrella group comprising the most prestigious and reliable Kashrus organisations in the world, (which include the KLBD, MBD, OK, Star-K, OU, CrC...), are now instructing you not to drink any whiskies where the distillery states on the bottle that the product has been matured (even partially) in casks previously having contained sherry, wine or the like. (See the AKO, OU and CrC sites for further details).

Moreover, in discussions carried out in July 2020, there seems to be an increasing consensus amongst the AKO Poskim, that Single Malts matured exclusively in fresh First-Fill Ex-Sherry/Port/Wine casks are totally forbidden. (I am waiting for an official statement on this point which I hope, Be'ezras Hashem will be issued soon).

I take the position that there are, Baruch Hashem, so many wonderful single malts out there to drink with no yayin stam influence, (as my list proves), I personally feel very comfortable being machmir and staying clear of even a hint of any possible halachic problem.

If you find any official bottling which you think is missing from my list, please do not hesitate to contact me.



Comments

  1. Anonymous8 January 2021 at 02:57

    The pdf would be easier to read if the column headings were repeated on every page. Also what is the difference between a box with a check mark and in with an 'x'?

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    1. Reb Mordechai Reviews8 January 2021 at 08:14

      Thanks for your comment. I'll look into how to repeat the headings. It's a nice idea. Regarding the columns which indicate if the release is Non Chill Filtered and if Natural Colour, blank means that I was unable to determine status, a Tick means Yes it is, an X means No it isn't.

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    2. Anonymous28 January 2021 at 17:10

      Repeating column headings on each page is built into excel. Page Layout > Page Setup > Sheet > Rows to repeat at top:

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    3. Reb Mordechai Reviews30 January 2021 at 19:24

      Thanks. I'll check it out, bli neder this week. The list an urgent update..

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  2. Unknown6 June 2021 at 14:58

    I purchased an Aultmore 21 year in Duty Free in NYC. Batch number 00107. How can I know if it was bottled after 2016?

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    1. Reb Mordechai Reviews7 June 2021 at 23:50

      If it's the new bottle style then it's after 2016. Tell me something. I'm in Crown Heights now. Where's the best place to go to purchase Single Malts?

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  3. Unknown8 October 2021 at 06:52

    Hello, I wanted to know if you can give me a pdf of all the kosher drinks and Alcoholic Beverages that have the application / web. So I see all the information together.
    Thank you
    Damian

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    1. Reb Mordechai Reviews8 October 2021 at 08:05

      I'm sorry. I don't understand your question. Could you rephrase it please?

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    2. Unknown1 November 2021 at 05:23

      Thank you for such a complete list. I did not see Shieldaig , does it mean it is not approved. Have you researched any Japanese products?

      Thank you.

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    3. Reb Mordechai Reviews1 November 2021 at 07:21

      Thanks for your questions. Shieldaig is a brand from independent bottler Ian Macleod. I make it clear that my list only includes official bottlings from distilleries, as there are so many independent bottlers releasing so many products with little information about them, it would be impossible to keep up with them all. In this case, the company does not even reveal the distillery the whisky is from, let alone the casks used. Similar answer regarding Japanese whisky. I clearly state on my list "Scotch" which means whisky from Scotland! Moreover, Japan has poor regulations and it is impossible to obtain reliable cask information. If you have a question about a specific bottling then you can write to me and I'll try and find out.

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  4. Yosef Kaufmann26 July 2022 at 15:21

    Yaher Koach for this amazing list and all the effort

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  5. Education Hub20 September 2022 at 14:04

    Many thanks for this review. I found the blog very interesting and you summed up the intent in the last paragraph so insightfully. Bullseye 🎯

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    1. Reb Mordechai Reviews20 September 2022 at 14:16

      Thanks for visiting. I look forward to more comments from you.

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  6. Bezalel Stein16 January 2023 at 18:38

    Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength Bot.2014 label and box lists Oloroso sherry casks.

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    1. Reb Mordechai Reviews16 January 2023 at 21:03

      Hi Bezalel. Where do you see Laphroaig 25 Bot. 2014 on my list?
      I list
      Laphroaig 25 Bot.2018, 2019 and 2020 but not 2014!

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