Reply To: Single Malt Scotch

here is the cRc Policy from: http://www.crcweb.org/liquor_list.php#Scotch

Scotch

The following list contains several brands of Scotch that have been researched and found to be acceptable.

Please make sure to take note of the vintage or special variety listed as not all types under a particular label are recommended.

This listed is a work in progress and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Only those varieties of Scotch that were found to be recommended will be posted. The criteria used to establish this list was to check the label and packaging of each particular brand, type and vintage and ascertain that it was not produced using any possible questionable methods. Some questionable methods include scotch aged in wine casks such as sherry or port, dual casks, French casks or European casks.

Omission of a particular brand or vintage does not necessarily indicate that it is not kosher. The cRc simply does not have any information on that scotch and therefore we can not comment on its acceptance.

You may wish to investigate the status of any scotch not listed by using the criteria listed above.

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so now we know that the cRc holds that scotch produced using any possible questionable methods is not recommended. Some questionable methods include scotch aged in wine casks such as sherry or port, dual casks, French casks or European casks. As do other organizations, they recommend reading the label.

with the example in the OP we see that reading the label does not always provide all of the information.

A question that I have to all those that claim that there is no imparted flavor why does it say in the website that it has a fruit note to it. if the only three ingredients are barley malt, water and yeast – where are the fruit flavorings coming from?

as a side note, I contacted both the Star-K and the cRc and I am waiting for a response. I will post if and when I receive it.

have a wonderful Shabbos!