brandy

Asked by martin · October 16, 2003 · Kashrut

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Dear Rav You said, What's wrong with Brandy, anyway? Probably nothing, and I`m trying to find out, for sure. But sherry, port and wine, remain problematic, and will be noticed in a product, even a small amount let alone the 16% ish, that renders it batel,( give me that one!!!!)unless mixed with a permitted product with a similar taste, like grape juice Looking forward to a fine cognac!!! Martin

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Answered by Aaron Abadi

By the mere fact that it is Batel in 6 parts, it is clearly not based on flavor. You can taste it all you want and it is fine, if mixed into a drink and is a sixth or less. Even into water, where you only taste the wine flavor, it's OK. AA