The following kashrus alert was issued by the cRc on Thursday, May 14.


The cRc constantly makes upgrades to its liquor list (http://www.crcweb.org/LiquorList.pdf). The following are some of the recent updates:

Beer
  • Allagash Brewing Co (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (the company produces wine beers)
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (chametz she’avar alav hapesach)
Bourbon
  • Old Fitzgerald Bourbon – Recommended
Scotch
  • Monkey Shoulder Original Scotch – Recommended
  • The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year – Recommended, but only the original (non-Sherry cask) edition
  • The Balvenie Single Barrel First Fill 12 Year – Recommended
  • The Balvenie Single Barrel Traditional Oak 25 Year – Recommended
Vodka
  • Grey Goose VX Vodka – Not Recommended (it is finished with a hint of precious cognac)
  • Taaka – Flavored Vodka (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (no longer kosher certified)