Comments on: As if There Weren’t Enough Confusion This Time of Year http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/ Finding the finer side of everyday kosher living Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:58:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Lesley http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-61067 Lesley Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:20:19 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-61067 Is there any Scotch that is kosher for Passover? I assume not but a guest at my Seder last night was very angry I did not offer Scotch! Also is there any way to make a lemoncello martini that would be kosher for Passover? Lesley Is there any Scotch that is kosher for Passover? I assume not but a guest at my Seder last night was very angry I did not offer Scotch! Also is there any way to make a lemoncello martini that would be kosher for Passover?
Lesley

]]> By: Ari http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-47821 Ari Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:06:54 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-47821 B.BarNavi -- trace amounts may be batel b'shishim, but that only works if you purchase the vodka before Pesach (actually, it has to be before you recite the nullification formula on erev pesach), since once Pesach starts no amount of bittul is permitted. However, my understanding is that while Sephardim (like myself) generally allow bittul b'shishim for products purchased before Pesach, Ashkenazim only rely on that position b'deavad. Also, looking back at Craig's comment above, if the amylase used in the 100% potato vodka were chamets, then it might be considered a davar ha-ma'amid, which is not subject to bittul ever. B.BarNavi — trace amounts may be batel b’shishim, but that only works if you purchase the vodka before Pesach (actually, it has to be before you recite the nullification formula on erev pesach), since once Pesach starts no amount of bittul is permitted. However, my understanding is that while Sephardim (like myself) generally allow bittul b’shishim for products purchased before Pesach, Ashkenazim only rely on that position b’deavad.
Also, looking back at Craig’s comment above, if the amylase used in the 100% potato vodka were chamets, then it might be considered a davar ha-ma’amid, which is not subject to bittul ever.

]]> By: B.BarNavi http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-47804 B.BarNavi Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:08:01 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-47804 My Rav drank (and loved) Chopin this past Pesah. Our shul freely partakes of potato vodka on Pesah, provided it's clearly labled as 100% potato spirits. Any trace amount is bittul beshishim - something our more mahmir friends keep forgetting. Rabbi also says Bacardi and other rums are OK. I'm sticking with Luksusowa. It's a quarter the price of Chopin, and tastes just as good. My Rav drank (and loved) Chopin this past Pesah. Our shul freely partakes of potato vodka on Pesah, provided it’s clearly labled as 100% potato spirits. Any trace amount is bittul beshishim – something our more mahmir friends keep forgetting.

Rabbi also says Bacardi and other rums are OK.

I’m sticking with Luksusowa. It’s a quarter the price of Chopin, and tastes just as good.

]]> By: BigB http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-3026 BigB Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:17:41 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3026 It's funny, Coca Cola in Israel is kosher for passover because they use sugar instead of corn syrup...it's much sweeter as well. People in Israel are addicted to cola it's pretty bad. It’s funny, Coca Cola in Israel is kosher for passover because they use sugar instead of corn syrup…it’s much sweeter as well. People in Israel are addicted to cola it’s pretty bad.

]]> By: Craig Winchell http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-3025 Craig Winchell Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:10:28 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3025 BS"D Regarding potato vodka, it could be kosher for Passover if there were a source for amylase to break down the starch into sugar, which were kosher for Passover. Typically, the source used is barley malt, and that certainly is chametz and therefore would be forbidden for use for Pesach. Koji might provide an alternative, or an amylase derived from the mold, if it were grown on a suitable substrate. BS”D

Regarding potato vodka, it could be kosher for Passover if there were a source for amylase to break down the starch into sugar, which were kosher for Passover. Typically, the source used is barley malt, and that certainly is chametz and therefore would be forbidden for use for Pesach. Koji might provide an alternative, or an amylase derived from the mold, if it were grown on a suitable substrate.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-3024 Jennifer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:51:26 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3024 There is a FANTASTIC kosher for passover tequila that I had last year. It is by Casa Vieja and they do a special OU certified passover run each year. They have an Anejo (aged) tequila that has the quality and taste of an expensive year-round tequila. They also make a good Blanco (white) tequila and both tequilas are 100% blue agave. I got my tequila by emailing passovertequila@gmail.com Also for margarita fans, I just heard about a kosher for passover triple sec that I can't wait to try! Hope this helps everyone! There is a FANTASTIC kosher for passover tequila that I had last year. It is by Casa Vieja and they do a special OU certified passover run each year. They have an Anejo (aged) tequila that has the quality and taste of an expensive year-round tequila. They also make a good Blanco (white) tequila and both tequilas are 100% blue agave. I got my tequila by emailing passovertequila@gmail.com

Also for margarita fans, I just heard about a kosher for passover triple sec that I can’t wait to try!

Hope this helps everyone!

]]> By: Daniel http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-3023 Daniel Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:30:50 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3023 can i drink vodlka during passover? can i drink vodlka during passover?

]]> By: nonmevushalmarc http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-3022 nonmevushalmarc Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:14:12 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3022 Those are, as far as I can tell, only brands certified by the OU. Chopin is listed on the CRC's kosher liquor list as a vodka that, when unflavored, does not need certification on the label, but that list doesn't address the chametz issue. Those are, as far as I can tell, only brands certified by the OU. Chopin is listed on the CRC’s kosher liquor list as a vodka that, when unflavored, does not need certification on the label, but that list doesn’t address the chametz issue.

]]> By: DeisCane http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-3011 DeisCane Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:14:18 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3011 So those look like they are only kosher brands, eh? So those look like they are only kosher brands, eh?

]]> By: nonmevushalmarc http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-3021 nonmevushalmarc Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:06:15 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3021 Additionally, the OU lists other KforP vodkas: http://oukosher.org/index.php/learn/article/vodka1/ The following Vodkas are certified Kosher Parve for Passover and year-round use when bearing the OU-P or OU-Kosher for Passover symbol: - Binyamina Vodka Peisachkova - Binyamina Vodka Shapovalov - Carmel Vodka 80 Proof (Mevushal) - Carmel Vodka 80 Proof (Mevushal) - Kedem Vodka - Sabra Products Seagram Vodka - Speed Bar Vodka - Spirits Caramel Citron Vodka (Mevushal) - Spirits Caramel Vodka (Mevushal) - Spirits Vodka Stopka 100 Ml (Mevushal) Additionally, the OU lists other KforP vodkas:
http://oukosher.org/index.php/learn/article/vodka1/
The following Vodkas are certified Kosher Parve for Passover and year-round use when bearing the OU-P or OU-Kosher for Passover symbol:
- Binyamina Vodka Peisachkova
- Binyamina Vodka Shapovalov
- Carmel Vodka 80 Proof (Mevushal)
- Carmel Vodka 80 Proof (Mevushal)
- Kedem Vodka
- Sabra Products Seagram Vodka
- Speed Bar Vodka
- Spirits Caramel Citron Vodka (Mevushal)
- Spirits Caramel Vodka (Mevushal)
- Spirits Vodka Stopka 100 Ml (Mevushal)

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