Kahlúa and Other Top Gluten-Free Coffee Liqueurs

Celiac.com 01/22/2021 - We get a lot of questions about alcohol, and one we've seen a lot is about coffee liqueurs, like Kahlúa. We actually did an article specifically on Kahlúa, but those answers apply equally well to any of these brands of coffee liqueurs. 

While we don't know of any other brands of coffee liqueur that are specifically labeled "Gluten-Free," all of the top brands we've looked at are made without gluten-ingredients, and none list wheat as an allergen. As always, read labels, and avoid anything that you're not sure about.

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That said, Kahlúa, and these other top brands of coffee liqueur can be considered gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. A few, like Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, are even labeled gluten-free: 

Allen's Coffee Brandy
Allen's Coffee Brandy is a coffee liqueur popular in New England, especially Maine, where it has been the best-selling liquor product for more than two decades.

Café Rica
Café Rica is a thick, sweet coffee liqueur, with the strong flavor of Costa Rican coffee.

Kahlúa
Kahlúa is the original and most well known Mexican coffee liqueur.

Kavalan Distillery Sweet Coffee Liqueur
Kavalan Distillery Sweet Coffee Liqueur is a coffee liqueur made by Taiwanese whiskey maker Kavalan.

Kamora
Mexico's Kamora coffee liqueur is slightly less sweet, and cheaper than its main competitor Kahlúa.

Licor de café
Licor de café is a Spanish coffee liqueur that is basically moonshine with coffee flavoring. 

Midnight Espresso Regular & Decaf Coffee Liqueurs
Midnight Espresso is a vodka-based coffee liqueur made in small batches using the finest quality Arabica coffee beans, and all-natural ingredients without any additives, flavorings, or colorings. Midnight Espresso is available in Regular & Decaf Coffee versions.

Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur 
Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is a gluten-free coffee liqueur made with ethically sourced Arabica beans.

Sheridan's
Sheridan's is an Irish coffee liqueur that is remarkable for its unique bottle, consisting of two separate sections, separated by glass, but fused together. One side is filled with a black coffee and whiskey flavored liqueur, while the other is filled with a white liqueur of milk white chocolate.

Sombai Liqueur Anise & Coffee
Made in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Sombai Liqueur Anise & Coffee is a Cambodian coffee liqueur is a combination of badian (star anise) from Cambodia and Ratanakiri coffee beans.

Flor de Caña
Flor de Caña Spresso is a light-bodied, intensely black Nicaraguan coffee liqueur.

NOLA Coffee Liqueur
NOLA Coffee Liqueur is made by St. George Spirits. According to the St. George website, NOLA Coffee Liqueur is "an homage to New Orleans–style coffee. Ethiopian Arabica coffee beans, French-roasted chicory root, Madagascar vanilla, and organic cane sugar impart just the right balance of flavors.

Richardo's Decaf Coffee Liqueur
Richardo's Decaf Coffee Liqueur is a decaffeinated coffee liqueur made from rich coffee, creamy vanilla and pure grain spirits.

Tia Maria
Tia Maria is a dark liqueur made from coffee beans, Jamaican rum, vanilla, and sugar, blended to 20% alcohol content. 

Toussaint Coffee Liqueur
Toussaint Coffee Liqueur is a Haitian-style liqueur made with arabica coffee beans, aged three-year rum made from the sugarcane, and a combination of cocoa, vanilla, and licorice flavors.