How many carbs are in Old Forester Rye?
Old Forester Rye has 0.0g of carbs per 1.5oz serving.
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Excellent
Old Forester Rye has 0.0g of carbs and 122 calories in a 1.5oz serving (50.0% ABV). On a standard 1.5 oz serving that is right at the rye whiskey average. It is keto-friendly.
0.0g
Carbs
122
Calories
50.0%
ABV
1.5oz
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Verified nutrition. Calories, carbs and ABV confirmed on 2026-09-26 against the producer's published label at nutrition.brown-forman.com. How we get our data
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How Old Forester Rye compares
Among 23 alcoholic rye whiskey products in the catalog, Old Forester Rye lists 0g carbs, as do 100% of them (median 0.0g), and has fewer calories than 30% of them (122 against a median of 113). Its DrinkLeader score ranks #4 of 23. These comparisons use each drink's listed serving, so check the serving size before comparing across brands.
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Rye Whiskey With Similar Carbs
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye 0.0g carbs · 136 cal
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- Sazerac Rye 0.0g carbs · 110 cal
- Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye 0.0g carbs · 109 cal
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Old Forester Rye FAQ
How many calories are in Old Forester Rye?
Old Forester Rye has 122 calories per 1.5oz serving.
Is Old Forester Rye keto-friendly?
Yes. At 0.0g of carbs per serving, Old Forester Rye fits comfortably within most keto carb budgets.
What is the ABV of Old Forester Rye?
Old Forester Rye is 50.0% ABV.
How does Old Forester Rye rank among rye whiskey products?
Among 23 alcoholic rye whiskey products in the DrinkLeader catalog, Old Forester Rye lists 0g carbs, as do 100% of them (median 0.0g), and has fewer calories than 30% of them (122 against a median of 113). Its DrinkLeader score ranks #4 of 23.
What is a lower-carb or lower-calorie alternative to Old Forester Rye?
Within rye whiskey drinks, Wild Turkey Rye 81 lists 0.0g of carbs and 98 calories, against 0.0g and 122 for Old Forester Rye.
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