Is Whiskey Really Kosher? | Daily Halacha #99

Is whiskey actually kosher? It’s something many people assume without thinking twice, especially when it comes to scotch served at a Kiddush or a Simcha. But once you understand how whiskey is made, especially how some scotches are aged, the Halachic questions become much more serious. In this episode of Daily Halacha with Rabbi Yaacov Haber, we explore the Halachic principles behind whiskey production, including bittul b’shishim, ein mevatlin issur lechatchila, and avid l’ta’ama. We also explain why American bourbon is generally less problematic, why many scotches raise real concerns, and when a reliable Hechsher matters. 🔗 Watch More Daily Halacha: https://shorturl.at/9i0a3 🔗 Subscribe for More: https://shorturl.at/InIF2 🔗 Learn with Rabbi Haber: https://yaacovhaber.com 📘 Books by Rabbi Haber: https://mosaicapress.com/book-author/rabbi-yaacov-haber/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RabbiYaacovHaber Instagram: www.instagram.com/rabbiyaacovhaber #IsWhiskeyKosher #KosherFood #JewishLaw 00:00 Bittul B’Shishim 01:08 Is Whiskey Always Kosher? 02:15 Why Aging Whiskey Is a Kashrus Issue 05:16 The Heter - Zeh V’Zeh Gorem 08:50 Rav Moshe Feinstein 10:47 the Rashba - Avida L’Ta’ama 12:50 American Bourbon vs. Scotch 15:00 Bottom Line - What Should You Do? 15:38 Bonus - Is Vodka Kosher?