What Tequila is Kosher for Passover? Answered (2023 Updated)
Last Updated on November 5, 2023 by Lydia Martin
Spending time with our families, especially during holidays, often calls for a few bottles to keep the moment as enjoyable and memorable as possible.
You may opt for a bottle of tequila, but what if it’s the holiday Passover?
Since the liquor you can consume is limited during the eight-day holiday, you need to know ahead of what tequila is Kosher for Passover.
To save you the hassle, here we list the kosher-certified tequilas to enjoy during the holidays.
List of Kosher Passover Tequilas
Patron Spirits México, S.A. De C.V.
- Gran Patrón Platinum Silver Tequila
- Gran Patron Smoky Silver Tequila
- Roca Patron Silver Tequila
- Tequila Blanco “Patron”
- Tequila 100% De Agave Silver Gran Patron Platinium
- Tequila 100% De Agave Silver Patrón
- Patron Silver Tequila
Average Price: around $32-$70 per 750ml (MSRP)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Rivesca, S.A. DE C.V.
- Crepusculo Blanco
- Don Modesto Blanco
- Ds Company Blanco
- El Bandeño Blanco
- Estrella Azul Blanco
- Gran Ciervo Joven De Jalisco Blanco
- Hechicero Blanco
- Toro De Lidia Blanco
- Regalo De Dios Blanco
- Rejon Blanco
- Rejon Blanco 100% De Agave
- Rivesca Ml Blanco
Average Price: around $20-$30 per 750ml (MSRP)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Productos Finos De Agave, S.A. DE C.V.
- Aficionado
- Agave De Plata
- Alacran
- Campo Azul
- Diamante
- Especial
- Gran Clásico
- Selecto
- Casamigos
- Campo Azul
- Coa De Jima
- Cumbres
- Don Alejandro
- El Aguila
- Estampida
- Gila
- Jalmex
- Jesús María
- Jm
- Messicano Al Teño
- Mi Generación
- Milagro
- Monte Azteca
- Negro Zafiro
- Pancho Alegre
- Rancho Alegre
- Rancho Caliente
- Reverendo
- Rilo
- Rio Caliente
- Sortilegio
- Tesoro Azul
- Toro Alteño
- Vaquero Alteño
- Yegua Alteña
Average Price: starting at $13 (or more, depending on the bottle/brand) per 750ml (MSRP)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Mezcal – Silver Blanco
- Amarás
- Cupreata
- Espadín Joven
- Espadín Reposado
- Logia Chuparrosa
- Logia Jabalí
- Logia Sacatoro
- Logia Sierra Negra
- Logia Tepeztate
- Logia Tobalá
- Amores
- Cupreata
- Espadín Joven
- Espadín Reposado
- Logia Sierra Negra
- Logia Tobalá
- Verde Amaras
- Verde Ma
- Mvm Verde Momento
Average Price: around
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Tequilas Del Señor, S.A. DE C.V.
100% BLANCO Tequilas
- Los Pilones
- Diligencias
- Si & Sip
- Hacienda De Xalpa
- Marca El Cobre
- Las Normas
- De La Rosa De Agave
- Oro Viejo De Agave
- Don César García De Agave
- Tierra Viva De Agave
- García De Agave
- Río De Plata De Agave
- Don Diego Santa
- Herencia De Plata
- Reserva Del Señor
- Agave Ouroboros
- Blue Agave Dos Lunas
55% Blanco
- Blanco Ole
- Blanco Diligencias
- Blanco García
- Reserva Del Señor
- Hacienda De Xalpa
- Blanco Ouroboros
- Blanco Río De Plata
- Blanco García Lemon
- Blanco Sip & Sip
- Blanco Huerta Vieja
- Blanco A Granel or Silver Bulk
Average Price: around $20-$50 per 750ml (MSRP)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Sotol
- Hacienda De Chihuahua Añejo
- Hacienda De Chihuahua (100% Añejo Oro)
- Hacienda De Chihuahua Blanco
- Hacienda De Chihuahua Sílver
- Hacienda De Chihuahua Plata
- Hacienda De Chihuahua H5
- Hacienda De Chihuahua Plátinum
- Hacienda De Chihuahua Reposado
- Hacienda De Chihuahua Rústico
- Mesh & Bone
- Mesteño Joven
- Puntagave
- Fiesta Chihuahua
- Excéntrico Reposado
Average Price: around $40-$70 per 750ml (MSRP)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Casamigos
- Casamigos Blanco Tequila
- Kosher Casamigos Reposado Tequila
- Casamigos Anejo Tequila
- Casamigos Tequila Silver
- Casamigos Mezcal
“We’ve created a mezcal that is as good as our tequila. Casamigos Mezcal is uniquely smooth, easy to drink, and smoked to perfection.”
— George Clooney and Rande Gerber, Casamigos Tequila Founders
Average Price: around $52-$70/750ml (Drizly)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Casa Noble
- Casa Noble Reposado Tequila
- Casa Noble Tequila Blanco
- Casa Noble Añejo Tequila
Average Price: around $45-$58/750ml (Drizly)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Cabo Wabo
- Cabo Wabo Reposado
- Cabo Wabo Anejo Tequila
- Cabo Wabo – Blanco
Average Price: around $36-$50/750ml (Drizly)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
1800 Tequila
- 1800 Silver Tequila
- 1800 – Cristalino Añejo
- 1800 Reposado
- 1800 Añejo Tequila
- Hacienda Tequila Silver (by 1800)
Average Price: around $30-$60/750ml (Drizly)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
Anoche Tequila
- Anoche Blanco Tequila
- Anoche Agave Tequila Blanco
- Anoche Tequila Reposado
Average Price: around $40-$50/750ml (MSRP)
Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
What Tequila Type Is Kosher?
The type of tequila that is kosher is the Blanco or Silver (White).
Even without the certification under Jewish guidelines, Blanco or Silver tequilas are considered kosher.
This type is usually made using pure ingredients and processed with no added flavorings, glycerin, and colorings, acceptable by the kosher guidelines.
Other tequila types like Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo are not traditionally considered kosher unless they have certifications. But does frothing tequila make it better?
Does Tequila Need Kosher Certification?
Silver/Blanco
Blanco and Silver tequilas don’t need kosher certification.
This type of tequila is traditionally considered kosher, as they don’t contain flavorings or grain alcohols, included in the prohibited food by Jewish law and religion.
Reposado
Reposado tequilas need certification or seal from the Jewish authorities to be considered tequila kosher Passover.
Anejo
Like Reposado, Añejo tequilas need certification or seal from authorized Jewish agencies to qualify for kosher Passover.
Añejo can be kosher, depending on the ingredients used.
Extra Anejo
This type also needs certification or a seal. It depends on the process and ingredients used to make Extra Añejo tequilas. But does aging tequila make it smoother?
FAQs
What makes tequila not kosher?
Tequila is considered not kosher [1] if it doesn’t comply with traditional Jewish law. Pure spirits, without the possible addition of colors, flavorings, and glycerine, are certified Kosher.
How do you know if tequila is kosher?
You may know that tequila is kosher, depending on its type. Blanco (or White and Silver) are considered kosher, even without the certification. However, Añejo, Extra Añejo, and Reposado need certificates as they might contain elements prohibited by Kosher law.
Can you drink tequila during Passover?
Yes, you can drink tequila during Passover [2], but only the bottles that are Kosher-certified or made from 100% agave, as per the Kashrut Division of the Orthodox Union.
Final Say
Now you have the list of kosher-certified tequilas for Passover; you can start planning and shopping ahead to prepare for the upcoming holiday.
While some of your favorites aren’t included on this list, maybe it’s time to shift or explore new spirits that will keep your holidays alive. Cheers!
References:
- https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-apr-04-fi-kosher-booze4-story.html#
- https://www.saveur.com/article/Wine-and-Drink/Drinking-Kosher/
