Best Whiskey Drinks

205 whiskey drinks tracked, averaging 0.5g carbs and 109 calories per serving. Distillation removes essentially all of the sugar from the fermented mash, so whiskey carries almost no carbs - what calories it has come almost entirely from the alcohol itself, which is also why the category scores near the top. 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.

Tracked choices 205

Whiskey drinks included in this ranking family

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Average carbs 3.8g

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

Average calories 105

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

Average score 82.1

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

How To Use This Ranking

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

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The featured list still averages 3.8g carbs and 105 calories per 1.5 oz serving, so compare nutrition instead of trusting rank alone.

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

  1. 181

    Starward Two-Fold

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

    95
  2. 182

    Brenne French Single Malt

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

    95
  3. 183

    Bellevoye Blue Triple Malt

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

    95
  4. 184

    Dewar's French Smooth 8 Year

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

    95
  5. 185

    Dewar's Japanese Smooth

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

    95
  6. 186

    Aberfeldy 12 Year

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

    95
  7. 187

    Dewar's 15 Year Old Blend

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

    95
  8. 188

    Ole Smoky Blended Whiskey

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  9. 189

    Caribou Crossing Canadian Whisky

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  10. 190

    Paddy Irish Whiskey

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  11. 191

    Michael Collins Irish Whiskey

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  12. 192

    Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Whisky

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  13. 193

    The Glen Grant Arboralis

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 106 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    95
  14. 194

    Ole Smoky Cinnamon Whiskey

    Whiskey · 6.0g carbs · 110 calories · 35.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    76
  15. 195

    Ole Smoky Lemon Drop Moonshine

    Whiskey · 6.0g carbs · 100 calories · 32.5% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    75
  16. 196

    Ole Smoky Hunch Punch Moonshine

    Whiskey · 7.0g carbs · 130 calories · 40.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    73
  17. 197

    Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey

    Whiskey · 6.0g carbs · 100 calories · 30.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    71
  18. 198

    Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon Whiskey

    Whiskey · 6.0g carbs · 100 calories · 30.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    71
  19. 199

    Ole Smoky Root Beer Whiskey

    Whiskey · 6.0g carbs · 100 calories · 30.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    71
  20. 200

    Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine

    Whiskey · 8.0g carbs · 110 calories · 32.5% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    67
  21. 201

    Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine 70 Proof

    Whiskey · 9.0g carbs · 120 calories · 35.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    66
  22. 202

    Ole Smoky Mango Habanero Whiskey

    Whiskey · 9.0g carbs · 120 calories · 35.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    66
  23. 203

    Ole Smoky Peach Whiskey

    Whiskey · 9.0g carbs · 110 calories · 30.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    61
  24. 204

    Fireball Cinnamon Whisky

    Whiskey · 11.0g carbs · 125 calories · 33.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    58
  25. 205

    Ole Smoky Peanut Butter Whiskey

    Whiskey · 11.0g carbs · 120 calories · 30.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving

    54

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Whiskey Ranking FAQ

How is DrinkLeader ranking the best whiskey 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 whiskey 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 whiskey ranking?

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

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