Beer, Liquor and Liqueur Listing

  • Bar Stock Items
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
    Description: (Juices, Mixers, Bitters, Vermouth etc.)
  • Beer
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Note: Due to increasing complexity within the beer industry, STAR-K and other leading agencies have decided to stop expanding the list of uncertified beers and answering questions on specific uncertified (unflavored) beers. Certified beers are always preferable. Consumers are directed to review the general guidance page at star-k.org to determine on their own if their unflavored beer can be approved. Updates to our kosher policy regarding the status of uncertified beers will be provided as new information becomes available.
    Excluding : Flavored beer (requires certification) OR when brewed in a brewery that makes beer with non-kosher seafood or meat.
  • Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee and American Whiskeys - Flavored
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee and all American Whiskeys - Unflavored
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
  • Brandy - All Varieties
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
    Description: Grape or Fruit
  • Canadian Whisky
  • Certification status: Requires Approval
    Description: May contain wine
  • Cognac, Grappa and Ouzo
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
    Description: All Cognac is made from wine and grappa
  • Gin - Flavored
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Gin - Unflavored
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Excluding : When made from grapes, whey, lactose or other dairy ingredients.
  • Hard Cider, Root Beer, Hard Tea, and Malt Beverages
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Irish Whiskey
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
  • Israeli Beer and Liquor
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Japanese Whisky
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Note: IMPORTANT: Only single malt, 100% Japanese whisky is approved.
    Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
  • Liqueurs, Cordials, Cocktail Mixes, Vermouth - Sweetened or Flavored
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Mead
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Mezcal
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
    Description: Blanco, Silver, White
  • Rum - Spiced or Flavored
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Rum - Unflavored, including Dark
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
  • Rye
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Excluding : Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston Rock & Sazerac, or when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured.
  • Sake - Flavored
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Sake - Unflavored
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
  • Scotch
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
  • Tequila - 100 Percent Agave
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Note: Acceptable without certification when 100% Agave and CRT APPROVED. Anejo, Reposado, and Cristalino preferable with reliable certification.
    Description: Anejo, Blanco, Cristalino, Gold, Reposado
    Excluding : Flavored Tequila, Mixto (not 100% Agave), or when labeled with the words: Burdeos, Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured.
  • Vodka - Flavored
  • Certification status: Requires Certification
  • Vodka - Unflavored
  • Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
    Excluding : CIROC and others made from grapes and those listing Whey or Wine Alcohol

    Thank you to Wine on the 9 of Lakewood, NJ (732-942-6500) and R' Mordechia Bendon for their contribution of invaluable information for the liquor list.
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