Does whiskey contain gluten

Answer 1

Yes, according to most experts on cereal chemistry and celiac disease. Scotch whiskey is made from barley, but gluten/gliaden do not distill into the finished product. Scientific tests cannot detect even traces of gluten in distilled spirits and vinegar.

Most dietary guildelines have been revised to reflect the scientific findings. The American Dietetic Association (ADA) "Manual of Clinical Dietetics" 6th edition, the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), and Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) all list distilled grain spirits and vinegars as safe for people with celiac disease.

Only the Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) still lists distilled spirits and vinegar as questionable. It is unclear to doctors and scientists why the CSA maintains this position when distillation removes gluten so well that it is undetectable in the finished product.

http://www.csaceliacs.org/gluten_choices.php

Answer 2

YES! it is distilled but, It does have Gluten, but you may or may not react to it... But it is still debatable if it still harms your intestines or not.... Im on the side that says it does, some people just have a higher sensitivity level. http://www.csaceliacs.org/gluten_choices.php

"Alcoholic Beverages

FOUNDATION STAGE:

Wine and brandies without preservatives and added dyes; potato vodka; most rums and tequila.

EXPANDING STAGE:

Distilled liquors known to be from wheat, barley or rye are categorized as "rendered gluten-free through processing." If the product is from a gluten source, it does not conform to the diet of those who choose a zero tolerance level gluten-free diet."

Answer 3

It was once believed that whiskey made from barley/malt contained gluten" class='external' title="glutenand should be avoided on a gluten free diet 2" class='external' title="glutenfree diet 2, along with beers, lagers, ales, and stouts. It is now known that the distillation process removes all traces of gluten and is safe to consume on a gluten-free diet.

Source: http://www.foundation.smtr.nhs.UK/patient/patinfo/nutrir/alcohol.pdf

Answer 4

Nope, gluten does not transfer in the distillation process.

Answer 5

It does not.