Is Jameson Whiskey Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 09/08/2021 - Even with a clear declaration by the FDA that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free, we still get a lot of questions about alcohol, and cocktails. Specifically, get a lot of questions about gluten-free cocktails with Jameson's whiskey. 

One question we see a lot is about whiskey. Specifically, is Jameson's whiskey gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is yes.

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According to the FDA, all distilled spirits, including whiskey, are gluten-free, so that means Jameson's and other major whiskeys, even those distilled from grains, are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. 

While nearly all whiskeys are made with gluten-containing cereal grains, the final product is gluten-free, according to the FDA. Many people with celiac disease choose to avoid whiskey made from cereal grains, while many others drink it with no adverse effects.

Whiskey distilled from gluten-free grains or other gluten-free ingredients contain no gluten ingredients from start to finish, and are naturally gluten-free.

Remember, unless gluten ingredients are added after distillation, all whiskey, including Jameson's, is gluten-free. As always, read labels, and choose carefully. For more information, check the Jameson's website.

Gluten-free Jameson's varieties include:

• Jameson Irish Whiskey
• Jameson Cold Brew
• Jameson Black Barrel
• Jameson 18 Year old Aged Irish Whiskey
• Jameson 18 Years

The only Jameson whiskeys we are not sure about are the ones aged in beer barrels, including:

• Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition
• Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition

Since the whiskey is rested in beer barrels after distillation, the final product could contain gluten. Use caution.