Best Bourbon Drinks

99 bourbon drinks tracked, averaging 0.0g carbs and 120 calories per serving. As a corn-forward whiskey, bourbon carries the same near-zero carb profile as whiskey generally, though it often lands at a slightly higher proof, which is why its average calorie count runs a bit above other whiskey-family spirits. Sorted by DrinkLeader score (highest first), then carbs and calories.

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Sorted by DrinkLeader score (highest first), then carbs and calories. Use the cards below to understand the baseline before you compare individual bottles, cans, or pours.

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Average carbs 0.0g

Average across the drinks featured on this page, per 1.5 oz serving

Average calories 107

Average across the drinks featured on this page, per 1.5 oz serving

Average score 95.9

Sorted by DrinkLeader score (highest first), then carbs and calories.

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These are the highest scoring bourbon drinks in the database, making this the fastest way to find strong options before you order.

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Use this ranking as a fast shortlist, then verify serving size and carbs before ordering.

  1. 73

    Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 111 calories · 45.2% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  2. 74

    Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 111 calories · 45.2% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  3. 75

    Old Forester Single Barrel

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 109 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  4. 76

    Old Forester 1870 Original Batch

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 109 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  5. 77

    Maker's Mark Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  6. 78

    Buffalo Trace Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  7. 79

    Bulleit Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  8. 80

    Russell's Reserve 10 Year

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  9. 81

    Eagle Rare 10 Year

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  10. 82

    Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  11. 83

    Weller Special Reserve

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  12. 84

    Weller 12 Year

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  13. 85

    Four Roses Small Batch

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  14. 86

    TX Straight Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  15. 87

    Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  16. 88

    Redwood Empire Pipe Dream

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  17. 89

    Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    96
  18. 90

    Old Elk Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 108 calories · 44.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  19. 91

    Angel's Envy Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 106 calories · 43.3% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  20. 92

    Evan Williams Single Barrel

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 106 calories · 43.3% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  21. 93

    Evan Williams Black Label

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  22. 94

    Old Forester 86 Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  23. 95

    Breckenridge Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  24. 96

    Wild Turkey 81

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.5% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  25. 97

    Jim Beam White Label

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  26. 98

    Heaven Hill Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  27. 99

    Basil Hayden's Bourbon

    Bourbon · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95

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Bourbon Ranking FAQ

How is DrinkLeader ranking the best bourbon drinks?

This list sorts by DrinkLeader score first, then uses carbs and calories as tiebreakers. It is designed to surface balanced, macro-aware choices quickly.

Why compare bourbon by more than best score?

Because a drink can look strong in one metric and weak in another. Use this page for the primary goal, then open the sibling rankings to compare the same category by other constraints.

Where should I go after this bourbon ranking?

Open the main bourbon guide for category benchmarks and ordering strategy, then use related blog posts for deeper brand and cocktail coverage.

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