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!)
Shirley says
It seems a lot of foods marked gluten free say they are processed in plants with wheat products & that doesn’t leave many foods out there that are truly safe. Can you tell me what the law for labeling gluten free products is?
I also need to deal with soy & dairy allergies and have the same problem with these items.
Tiffany Janes says
There is currently NO labeling law for gluten-free products in the U.S. Many European countries do have laws set and Canada does as well. The U.S, is light years behind on this issue.
chs says
Have you heard anything about gluten contamination of wine from a wheat-based paste used to glue the wine barrels together? I’ve heard it mentioned, but I hope it’s not true — or at least rare.
Chris says
I had not heard of wheat based glue in wine barrels, but that would explain why my hands hurt (my most prominent gluten symptom) the day after I drink wine. I’m going to look into this some more.