Last reviewed: 2026-07-28 • Editorial Standards

Spirits and Gout: Which Are Safe?

35 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

SAFEcaribou, rump meat, half dried (alaska native) SAFEcheese, feta, whole milk, crumbled SAFEGinger SAFEginger root, raw SAFEginger, japanese (myoga), raw SAFEJapanese ginger (myoga) SAFEmary's gone crackers, original crackers, organic gluten free SAFEpepperidge farm, goldfish, baked snack crackers, original SAFEvan's, gluten free, totally original pancakes SAFEvan's, gluten free, totally original waffles MODERATEbaked beans, original, canned, with pork MODERATEchicken drumstick, raw MODERATEchicken skin (from drumsticks and thighs), braised MODERATEfruit juice smoothie, odwalla, original superfood MODERATEpork rump, raw MODERATEpork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, roasted MODERATEpork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated MODERATEpork, cured, ham with natural juices, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, roasted MODERATErudi's, gluten-free bakery, original sandwich bread MODERATERump MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (al1,ca1) - nfy0904xe MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (ca2,nc) - nfy0904xn MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (co2,ct1) - nfy0904qw MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (fl1,mo1) - nfy0904y5 MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (in1,ny1) - nfy0904x5 MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (mi1,ok1) - nfy0904ye MODERATEwhiting (sillaginidae), raw AVOIDamazake (fermented drink made from sake lees) AVOIDbrandy AVOIDKuruma shrimp AVOIDsake AVOIDsake lees AVOIDshochu (japanese spirit liquor) AVOIDume liqueur AVOIDwhiskey

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat spirits with gout?
It depends on the specific item. Distilled spirits are purine-free but their alcohol content still raises uric acid and blocks excretion. Our database rates 35 spirits items: 10 (29%) are safe, 17 moderate, and 8 should be avoided. Check each food's purine and fructose data before adding it to your gout diet.
Which spirits are worst for gout?
Among the 35 spirits items in our database, 8 are rated AVOID — typically due to purines above 150 mg/100g, fructose above 5g/100g, or alcohol content. Browse the full list below sorted by safety rating.

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