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.







