Ever since going Gluten Free I've been confused about what alcohol is safe and what isn't. Some things I've read say it is all safe because of the distilling process, others say that is not so. I ordered a margarita once and felt so sick afterwards (I only had one, so no, it wasn't a hangover!) so I've kind of just stayed clear of the stuff because I never could find a clear answer. While on vacation I really wanted a margarita so I started doing a little research and I found this list- so fabulous! So happy to finally know what is safe and what isn't.
Here is a copy of the list I found:
Cuervo Margaritas, Margarita Minis, and Golden Margaritas are gluten-free. *Don Julio products are NOT gluten-free - email 6/26/08
Here is a copy of the list I found:
- Anisette - Hiram Walker
- *Bacardi Silver products NOT gluten-free
- Beer - Redbridge, Bard's Tale Dragon's Gold, Bard's Tale Tavern Ale - coming soon,New Grist, Schlafly Gluten-free Ale, Green's (many flavors), Shakparo Ale (Sprecher Brewery), Mbege (Sprecher Brewery), Honey Beer (Ramapo Valley Brewery), La Messagère & Messagere Red Ale (Canada), Birra 76 Bi-Aglut (Italy), O’Brien Premium Lager, Pale Ale & Brown Ale (O'Brien Brewing, Australia), Glutaner (Mongozo BV - sold
- Blue Curacao - Hiram Walker
- Brandy - Hiram Walker
- Cafe Aztec - Hiram Walker
- Champagne, Wine, and Sparkling Wines
- Cognac - Martell (email 8/22/08)
- Cointreau
- Diageo - "Diageo products, which have been distilled, do not contain glutens or gluten residues, Captain Morgan Rums are gluten free but not the Flavored Malt Beverages..." (email 01/28//09)
- Dr. McGillicuddy - "the alcohol is sourced from corn products" -"We do not knowingly add any gluten-containing products, but can not certify that they are gluten free." (01/30/09)
- Gin - Beefeater Gin (gluten-free but made from wheat, email 8/11/08)
- Grand Marnier
- Hiram Walker no gluten present in Hiram Walker products (website FAQ 1/26/09)
- Jägermeister "On basis of current analyses Jägermeister can be considered free from gluten, starch and lactose." (email 12/15/09)
- Kahlua
- Kirschwasser - Hiram Walker
- Rum - Bacardi (*Bacardi Silver products NOT gluten-free), Captain Morgan, Havana Club (all varieties, email 1/14/10), Cacique Rum, Malibu Rum (email 8/31/10)
- Sambuca - Hiram Walker
- Schnapps - all Hiram Walker
- Scotch
- Sparkling Wine
- Tequila - Cazadores Reposado, *Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Sauza Tequilas (email 6/9/08), Cabo Wabo, any 100% Agave, Including White Tequila by Albertson's, Acme, Jewel, Equaline Good Day Labels (mail 5/21/08)
Cuervo Margaritas, Margarita Minis, and Golden Margaritas are gluten-free. *Don Julio products are NOT gluten-free - email 6/26/08
- Triple Sec - Hiram Walker
- Vermouth
- Vodka - Smirnoff (made from corn), Smirnoff Citrus Twist, UV Vodka (corn), Rain Organics Vodka (made from 100% organic white corn), Ciroc (grapes), Chopin, Luksusowa, Teton Glacier, Zodiac, Bushman's, Hampton's, Kamchatka, Popov Citrus & Popov Tangerine, Reisk, Monopolowa, Ketel One (gluten-free but is made from 100% wheat)
- Wine - all except wine coolers made with malt
- Woodchuck Draft Ciders - all varieties
Found this info at:http://www.glutenfree-lifestyle.com/gluten-free-alcohol-beverages.html
Thank you for the list!
ReplyDeleteI looked into this and the government states that anything that is under 20 parts per million is considered gluten free. I believe it all depends on your sensitivity as I know some severe celiac people who can't even have products distilled with grain because there is the tiniest amount residue of gluten. The contaimination comes after distillation until the product is bottled. However, you have hit the general consensus. Good work on the List!
ReplyDeleteACAI RUM BLEND FOLLOWS VEGAS TRIUMPH WITH LOS ANGELES COMPETITION GOLD
ReplyDeleteLOS ANGELES, CA -- 6/10/2013
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Thank you for the list! I've been gfree for almost 4 years and I've never felt better. I've tried Xi Acai and it's my all time favorite! Really yummy and low cal too!
ReplyDeleteI don't have celiac, I am allergic to wheat. Please explain to me how something can be classified gluten free yet made from 100% wheat? Sounds like an oxymoron to me. Makes me question the authenticity of this list.
ReplyDeleteI don't have celiac, I am allergic to wheat. Please explain to me how something can be classified gluten free yet made from 100% wheat? Sounds like an oxymoron to me. Makes me question the authenticity of this list.
ReplyDeleteGluten proteins do not survive in volatile substance, according to UC DAVIS professor of distillation class & other experts. Up to you whether to drink those made with wheat or not, I still get nervous but I trust the professor.
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