Collection of Gluten Free Alcoholic Beverages
May 10 2009

Collection of Gluten Free Alcoholic Beverages

If you enjoy alcoholic beverages and want to follow a gluten free diet, you need to spend some time researching which drinks are gluten free.    Most beers are off limits, with the exception of a few dedicated gluten free beers, but there are a number of alcoholic beverages which are gluten free.

Here is a compilation of alcoholic beverages that have been confirmed to be gluten free:

  • Armagnac (made from grapes)
  • Bourbon – Makers Mark
  • Brandy
  • Champagne
  • Cider – fermented from apples or other fruits (some are safe, however, many add barley for enzymes and flavor)
    • Old Deadly Cider
  • Cognac (made from grapes)
  • Gin
  • Grappa
  • Kahlua
  • Kirschwasser (cherry liqueur)
  • Margarita Mix:
    • Jose Cuervo.
    • Mr. & Mrs. T.
  • Martini:
    • Club Extra Dry Martini (corn and grape).
    • Club Vodka Martini (corn and grape).
  • Mead (distilled from honey)
  • Mistico:
    • Jose Cuervo Mistico (agave and cane).
  • Mixes & Cooking Alcohol:
    • Club Tom Collins (corn)
    • Dimond Jims Bloody Mary Mystery
    • Holland House (all EXCEPT Teriyaki Marinade and Smooth & Spicy Bloody Mary Mixes)
    • Mr. & Mrs. T – all Except Bloody Mary Mix
    • Spice Islands – Cooking Wines – Burgundy, Sherry and White
  • Ouzo (made from grapes and anise)
  • Rum
  • Sake – fermented with rice and Koji enzymes ( the Koji enzymes are grown on Miso, which is usually made with barley. The two-product separation from barley, and the manufacturing process should make it safe for those with Celiac Disease)
  • Scotch Whiskey
  • Sherry
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Tequila
  • Vermouth (distilled from grapes)
  • Vodka
  • Wine – all wines, including port wines and sherry, are safe for those with Celiac Disease
  • Wine Coolers:
    • Bartle & James – their wine-based beverages (EXCEPT their malt beverages – read the label carefully!).
    • Boones – their wine-based beverages (EXCEPT their malt beverages – read the label carefully!)

You can find more information about gluten free alcohol here.

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Article Written by: Kyle Eslick

Kyle is the founder and webmaster of Celiac-Disease.com, as well as the creator of the popular Celiac Support Groups directory.

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