Whiskey entries currently indexed
Whiskey-based drinks can score well when served neat or with low-sugar mixers.
Use high-score whiskey entries as your baseline and avoid additions with hidden syrup or sweetened soda.
Top examples right now: Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask, Aberlour A'Bunadh, Akashi Single Malt
Whiskey Snapshot
Updated from current tracked inventoryHigher scores usually signal stronger macro efficiency
Best carb floor found in the current top list
Useful when you are optimizing for lighter pours
Whiskey Rankings
All rankings →How To Choose Better Whiskey Drinks
Use these benchmarks to move from category browsing to an actual ordering decision.
Start with the whiskey leaders
Use the highest scoring whiskey picks as your baseline, then compare carbs and calories against anything you are about to order.
Set a macro floor before you browse
The current top set bottoms out at about 0.0g carbs and 98 calories, which gives you a realistic target for cleaner choices.
Use ABV to break ties
When two options look similar, compare alcohol strength. This page averages about 44.5% ABV across the featured list.
Whiskey Choices — Page 2
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Excellent
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
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Excellent
Crown Royal Reserve
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Excellent
Crown Royal XR
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Excellent
Dalmore 12 Year
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Excellent
Dalwhinnie 15 Year
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Excellent
Destileria y Bodega Abasolo Mexican Whisky
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Excellent
Dewar's 12 Year
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Excellent
Dewar's White Label
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Excellent
Early Times Kentucky Whisky
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Excellent
George Dickel Bottled in Bond
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Excellent
George Dickel No. 12
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Excellent
Glen Grant 10 Year
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Excellent
Glen Scotia Double Cask
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Excellent
Glenfarclas 12 Year
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Excellent
Glenfarclas 17 Year
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Excellent
Glenfiddich 12 Year
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Excellent
Glenfiddich 12 Year Single Malt
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Excellent
Glenfiddich 15 Year Solera
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Excellent
Glenfiddich 18 Year
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Excellent
Glenkinchie 12 Year
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Excellent
Glenlivet 12 Year
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Excellent
Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak
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Excellent
Glenlivet 18 Year
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Excellent
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year
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Excellent
Glenmorangie Original 10 Year
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Excellent
Green Spot Single Pot Still
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Excellent
Hakushu 12 Year
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Excellent
Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond
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Excellent
Henry McKenna Single Barrel
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Excellent
Hibiki Harmony
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Excellent
Hibiki Japanese Harmony
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Excellent
Highland Park 12 Year Viking Honour
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Excellent
Isle of Jura 10 Year
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Excellent
Jack Daniel's Bonded
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Excellent
Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack
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Excellent
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7
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See how the two strongest whiskey options stack up on score, carbs, calories, and ABV.
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What is the healthiest way to compare whiskey drinks?
Start with score, then check carbs, calories, and serving size together. DrinkLeader currently tracks 152 whiskey entries, so the best choice is the one that stays efficient across all three.
Are all whiskey drinks low carb?
No. The category averages about 0.1g carbs per drink, but the best entries in the current list drop to 0.0g. Range matters more than category labels.
How should I use this whiskey guide before ordering?
Use this page to build a shortlist, then open the ranking pages for best score, lowest carb, and lowest calorie views. The current featured leader is Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask.