Mostly yes: 100% of rye whiskey options in the catalog are 5g of carbs or less per serving. The average rye whiskey has 0.0g of carbs per standard serving. 22 of 22 drinks qualify as low-carb (5g or less), and 22 clear the stricter 2g keto-friendly line. The lowest-carb rye whiskey we track is Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye (0.0g carbs, 136 cal per 1.5 oz).
Figures come from producer labels and public product databases; see how we verify our data. Updated 2026-09-26.
Is Rye Whiskey Keto?
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 136 calories · 56.1% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 126 calories · 52.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Wild Turkey Rye 101
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 124 calories · 50.5% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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WhistlePig 10 Year Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Knob Creek Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 122 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Old Forester Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 122 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Angel's Envy Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 114 calories · 47.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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High West Double Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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High West Rendezvous Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Woodford Reserve Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.2% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Bulleit Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Sazerac Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 109 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Russell's Reserve 6 Year Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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WhistlePig 12 Year Old World
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Michter's US*1 Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 104 calories · 42.4% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Wild Turkey Rye 81
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.5% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Old Overholt Rye
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Templeton Rye 4 Year
Rye Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is rye whiskey keto?
Mostly yes: 100% of rye whiskey options in the catalog are 5g of carbs or less per serving.
What is the lowest-carb rye whiskey?
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye (0.0g carbs, 136 cal per 1.5 oz) is the lowest-carb rye whiskey in the DrinkLeader catalog.
What is the best keto rye whiskey?
Ranked by DrinkLeader score among rye whiskey at 5g of carbs or less, the top pick is Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye (0.0g carbs, 136 cal per 1.5 oz).
What counts as keto-friendly here?
Keto-friendly means 2g of carbs or less per standard serving; low-carb means 5g or less. Alcohol itself has no carbs, but mixers, sugars and unfermented grains do.