Is Baileys safe?

[hbrennock]

Is Baileys safe for a gluten free diet?

[Lynxcat]

Hi Hbrennock, Although many say Bailey's is safe there are one or two reports that claim it is not:

This is from Bailey's own website:

Quote: "I am allergic to Gluten/Egg/Lactose/Nuts - does Baileys contain Gluten/Egg/Lactose/Nuts?

We are not qualified to give medical advice. If you are a person with a serious food allergy, you should consult your doctor before consuming Baileys who can contact us for a more detailed list of component ingredients if required. The information below is intended as a guide only.

Gluten:

Please be advised that the whiskey used in Baileys is manufactured by fermenting grain which contains Gluten. Due to the presence of gluten in the whiskey components before distillation we cannot absolutely guarantee that there are no effects to coeliacs. As we are not qualified to give medical advice persons requiring a gluten free diet should consult their medical adviser before consuming Baileys."

baileys.com/product-and-com...

This is from Celiac.Com:

celiac.com/gluten-free/topi...

[LHine]

So glad someone else asked this. Answer is as I expected. Bummer.

[hbrennock]

I've also read that distillation does remove gluten but that some people do have reactions to it so I'm guessing it's just one of those things that you have to try and see what it does. I'm gonna try it and get back to you I hope it's safe I've just been given a gorgeous baileys gift set for christmas !!!

[Hidden]

i can't drink any whiskey based drinks...my DH flares up immediately but other people drink it no problem. Weird thing is that I'm ok with malt vinegar, or maybe that's because i don't drink the same quantity of vinegar....I hope you can, and if so, have at least half a bottle for me...I so miss that drink lol

[barny in reply to Hidden]

yea me to am ok with viniger and cheaper wiskey carnt have any fizzy wines eather x

[FionaGFG Administrator]

See our blog post on Holiday drinks it includes Bailey's glutenfreeguerrillas.tumblr... which is very contentious.