tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523041.post2947031508249251672..comments2024-02-08T00:38:57.594-05:00Comments on Talmud תלמוד by Tzvee Zahavy: Jewish Week: Frum Orthodox Jewish Men Flock to Single Malt Scotch ShowTzvee Zahavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15833902273722124103noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523041.post-67989485170066726932008-11-19T22:55:00.000-05:002008-11-19T22:55:00.000-05:00It is interesting that single malt has developed s...It is interesting that single malt has developed such a following in the Orthodox community. Almost all single malt whisky (Scotch or Irish) is aged in casks which have previously been used for wine (Port, Madeira, etc.) of a non-kosher nature. A wooden vessel cannot be cashered. It's somewhat like using a utensil that previously was used for treif.<BR/><BR/>The only explanation I can come up with is what I call the Homer Simpson t'shuvah: "Because it's so gooooooooooood".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com