The following kashrus information is from Updates to cRc liquor list dated October 2, 2014.
Updates to cRc liquor list between July and September 2014:
Newly Certified
- Alexander Beer, Green .................................. Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz certified, symbol required
- Bootlegger21, Vodka and Whiskey ................ OU certified, symbol required
- Cointreau, all varieties ................................... KF certified, no symbol required
- Glen Garioch Scotch, assorted varieties ........ KLBD certified, symbol required
- Hamashkeh Blended Scotch ......................... KLBD certified, symbol required
- Howe Sound Brewing, assorted varieties ...... Kosher Check certified, symbol required
- J.K.'s Scrumpy Hard Cider, all varieties .......... Michigan Kosher Supervisors certified, no symbol required
- Malka Beer, assorted varieties ...................... Rabbi Shlomo Ben Eliyahu (Israel) certified, symbol required
- Peter Heering, Coffee Liqueur and Cherry Liqueur ....... OU certified, symbol required
- Red Stag Hardcore Cider ................................ OU certified, symbol required
- Redd’s Apple Ale ............................................ OU certified, symbol required
- Smith & Forge Hard Cider .............................. OU certified, symbol required
- Valentine Gin, assorted varieties ................... Michigan Kosher Supervisors certified, symbol required
- Van Gogh Vodka, assorted varieties .............. OU certified, symbol required
- Yahara Bay Extra Dry Gin, Lightning Whiskey, Premium Rum, Premium Vodka ............ cRc certified, symbol required
- Yankee Folly Hard Apple Cider ........................... OU certified, symbol required
Newly Recommended (not certified)
- Anchor Brewing, Anchor Summer Beer
- Bernheim, Wheat Whiskey, Unflavored
- Deanston Scotch, 12 Year Old
- Glenfiddich Scotch, Excellence 26 Year Old
- Glenglassaugh Scotch, Evolution
- Goose Island Beer, Endless IPA
- Heineken Beer, Unflavored
Midleton Scotch, Barry Crocket Legacy
- Myers’s Rum, assorted varieties ......................... See the cRc liquor list for details
Newly Non‐Recommended
- Bushmills Irish Whisky, Assorted varieties ......... See the liquor list for details
- Highland Park Scotch, 12, 15, and 18 Year Old Jim Beam, Kentucky Fire
- Lagavulin Scotch, Distillers Edition ..................... Note: This does not include the Lagavulin 16 Year Old.
- The Balvenie, 15 Year Old Single Barrel Sherry Cask Edition .................................... Note: The original (non‐sherry cask) edition remains recommended.
- The Macallan, Fine Oak 18 Year Old "The Speyside" Scotch, Any age ......................... Note: This refers to the specific brand produced by
“The Speyside” company.
Ed. note: The information above was prepared by Chicago Rabbinical Council, 773-465-3900. For more information or questions, please contact them.
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