Liqueurs and spirits (cognac, whisky, brandy) — is it halal?

Ruling: Haram

Description

Liqueurs and spirits: whisky (from grain and malt), brandy and cognac (from wine distillate), gin (alcohol with juniper), liqueurs (alcohol or a spirit drink with sugar and additions — milk, wine, flavourings), egg liqueur, nastoikas (infused spirits) and balsams. Their alcohol raw materials differ: grain, grapes, fruit, cane.

Basis of the ruling

Liqueurs and spirits: whisky (grain, malt), brandy and cognac (wine distillate), gin, liqueurs (alcohol or a spirit drink with sugar, milk, wine, flavourings), egg liqueur, tinctures, bitters. All of them are intoxicating.

Names: Ликёры и крепкие напитки (коньяк, виски, бренди) · Liqueurs and spirits (cognac, whisky, brandy) · ليكيور ومشروبات روحية (كونياك، ويسكي، براندي)

Also known as: ликёр, ликер, ликёрный, ликерный, коньяк, коньячный, бренди, виски, джин, текила, амаретто, кирш, куантро, калуа, бейлис

Category: Foods and ingredients

Preview. The full card opens with JavaScript enabled.