Recently kashrus concerns affecting several types of beverages have come to light. The following is our Vaad's beverage policy:

Acceptable without certification:

· Beers and Ales

· Blended Scotch Whiskey

· Bourbon * (except for Elisha Craig, Evan Williams and Hevan Hill)

· Canadian Whiskeys  (except for Canadian Club Classic)

· Gin  (not Sloe Gin)

· Rum * (except for Don Quixote)

· Rye *

· Single Malt Scotch **

· Tequila (the worm found in certian tequilas is certianly not kosher)

· Vodka *

* no flavors added

**Certain single malts are not acceptable due to the recognizable influence of the sherry casks in which they are aged. Some examples of such are: Balverie Doublewood, Glengoyne, Glenmorangie -15 year old and McAllen.

Not acceptable unless certified:

· Flavored Hard Liquors (i.e. lemon flavored Vodka)

· Scotch blended with wine or other potentially non-kosher flavorings (i.e.JB Select)

· Sweet Liquors (popular yet uncertified brands include Drambuie and Kalua. Nearly all sweet liquors contain glycrin and potentially non-kosher flavorings. We must also be concerned with the acceptability of the alcohol which may be derived from wine or other non-kosher sources) 

· Wine and all wine products such as Port, Vermouth, Brandy, and Cognac.

· All wine served in VHQ certified establishments must be "Mevushal"

General guidelines for non-alcoholic beverages:

·  All sodas and soft drinks require certification.

· All juices & juice products require acceptable certification  Cocktail mixers must bear proper certification. The following brands are currently acceptable to the Vaad:

  Austin Powers               Holland House                 Lemon X

  Leroux                          Mr. & Mrs. T                   Polar

  Rose's