Whisky
Whisky contains moderate levels of Histamine and Salicylate. It has low levels of Gluten. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Distilling strips the histamine out, but years in oak put some back, so a barrel-aged spirit sits above a clear one. The bigger issue is still the alcohol blocking DAO — the older the bottle, the more both effects stack.
- SalicylateModerate
alcoholic beverages significantly worsen salicylate intolerance. Alcohol increases gut permeability, allowing more salicylates into the bloodstream, and it burdens the liver, delaying salicylate breakdown.
- GlutenPossible
distilled spirits are gluten-free even when made from grain, because distillation removes the gluten proteins. The only gluten risk comes from flavourings or mixers added after distillation.
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does whisky affect?
whisky is notable for Histamine, Salicylate and Gluten.
Does whisky contain Histamine?
whisky contains moderate levels of Histamine. Distilling strips the histamine out, but years in oak put some back, so a barrel-aged spirit sits above a clear one. The bigger issue is still the alcohol blocking DAO — the older the bottle, the more both effects stack.
Does whisky contain Salicylate?
whisky contains moderate levels of Salicylate. alcoholic beverages significantly worsen salicylate intolerance. Alcohol increases gut permeability, allowing more salicylates into the bloodstream, and it burdens the liver, delaying salicylate breakdown.
Does whisky contain Gluten?
whisky contains only low levels of Gluten. distilled spirits are gluten-free even when made from grain, because distillation removes the gluten proteins. The only gluten risk comes from flavourings or mixers added after distillation. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.