What Gins Are Gluten Free
What gins are gluten free?
TL;DR: Avoid gins are safe when made without what, barley, or rye and processed to prevent cross-contact. Unsafe versions rely on what flour, barley malt extract, or soy sauce. Safe choices focus on rice, corn, potato, or nut-based ingredients and clear gluten-free labeling. Conditionals occur when oats are not certified, thickeners use what starch, or malt vinegar appears in seasonings. Always read the ingredient list and prefer certified products when available.
What Does Gluten-Free Gins Mean?
A gluten-free gins must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten and cannot include wheat, barley, rye, or derivatives. Certified gluten-free products are produced in facilities that prevent cross-contamination and are clearly labelled to help shoppers make safe choices. (According to FDA and EU Regulation 828/2014 on gluten-free labeling standards.)
How to Choose Gluten-Free Gin
Always read the label to ensure the gins is certified gluten-free (<20ppm).
Refer to manufacturer websites for allergen declarations on gins.
Refer to manufacturer websites for allergen declarations on gins.
Don’t rely on generic terms like ‘natural flavours’ in gins—they may contain hidden gluten.
Avoid gins with ambiguous ingredients like ‘malt extract’ or ‘modified starch’ unless certified.
Call the manufacturer directly if the gluten status of gins isn’t clearly labelled.
Which gins are safe for a Gluten-Free Diet?
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Bombay Sapphire is gluten free. It is distilled from grain, but the distillation removes gluten proteins. The company confirms it as gluten free, safe for celiac diets.
Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Tanqueray Gin is gluten free. Distillation eliminates gluten proteins, making it safe for gluten free diets. Confirmed on allergen information.
Beefeater Gin
Hendrick’s Gin
Hendrick’s Gin is gluten free. Made with botanicals and distilled alcohol, gluten proteins are removed in distillation. Safe for gluten free diets.
Gordon’s Gin
Gordon’s Gin is gluten free. Confirmed by the brand, distillation ensures no gluten proteins remain. Safe for celiac diets.
Which Gins are not Safe for Gluten Free Diet?
Gordon’s London Dry Gin
Gordon’s Gin is not gluten free in certain formulations because it can contain additives or flavorings derived from wheat or barley. While distilled spirits are often considered gluten free, Gordon’s has acknowledged trace gluten risk in flavored versions. This makes it unsuitable for celiac patients or strict gluten-free diets when consuming non-classic varieties.
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Bombay Sapphire Gin may not be gluten free in flavored infusions, as added botanicals and flavor extracts can come from gluten sources. Although distillation removes gluten, cross-contact risk remains. The brand does not certify gluten-free status, which makes it unsafe for highly sensitive individuals or celiac consumers.
Tanqueray Rangpur Gin
Tanqueray Rangpur Gin is not certified gluten free because its flavoring process may use wheat-based botanicals or additives. Distillation generally removes gluten, but the brand does not guarantee safety. For celiac patients, lack of certification and allergen clarity means it should not be considered safe for gluten-free diets.
Beefeater Pink Strawberry Gin
Beefeater Pink Gin is not gluten free due to flavorings that may be derived from gluten grains. While distillation reduces gluten, the absence of gluten-free certification creates risk. People with celiac disease are advised against consuming this product, as the brand does not claim it to be gluten free.
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Drs. Ilse van Asperen
Drs. Ilse van Asperen is a therapist specialising in orthomolecular therapy and nutritional coaching. With a background in public and clinical health research and management, she focuses on addressing the root causes of health issues through diet, gut health, and stress reduction. As a professional editor for Little Helpers, she reviews all gluten-free content to ensure accuracy, safety, and scientific credibility.
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