Rye

Certified products are preferable to those listed on the Liquor List as Acceptable. In general, rye does not require kosher certification. Two exceptions are: 1 - Some have begun adding flavors and/or aging the liquor in wine casks. Such items would not be acceptable without certification, and consumers can determine if a given liquor has this issue by carefully reading the bottle's label. 2 - Some rye companies are owned by Jews who do not sell their chametz; those brands are not recommended and are listed below. See AKO Alert for details. Nevertheless, due to potential kashrus considerations regarding flavorings and blending materials used in standard Rye Whiskey, it is preferable to only use products labeled as "Straight" Rye Whiskey.