Mostly yes: 93% of whiskey options in the catalog are 5g of carbs or less per serving. The average whiskey has 0.6g of carbs per standard serving. 173 of 186 drinks qualify as low-carb (5g or less), and 173 clear the stricter 2g keto-friendly line. The lowest-carb whiskey we track is Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof (0.0g carbs, 157 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 Whiskey Keto?
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Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 157 calories · 64.5% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Ole Smoky Blue Flame Moonshine
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 160 calories · 64.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Barrell Dovetail
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 149 calories · 61.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Aberlour A'Bunadh
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 147 calories · 60.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Larceny Barrel Proof
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 147 calories · 60.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Barrell Seagrass
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 145 calories · 59.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Stellum Rye
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 142 calories · 58.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 142 calories · 57.8% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Old Grand-Dad 114
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 140 calories · 57.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Old Carter American Whiskey
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 137 calories · 56.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Ardbeg Uigeadail
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 133 calories · 54.2% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 132 calories · 54.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Chichibu The Peated
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 131 calories · 53.5% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Nikka From The Barrel
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 126 calories · 51.4% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Bruichladdich Classic Laddie
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Jack Daniel's Bonded
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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George Dickel Bottled in Bond
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Very Old Barton 100 Proof
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Amrut Fusion
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 123 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Ole Smoky Original Moonshine
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 120 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 120 calories · 50.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Castle & Key Restoration Rye
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 120 calories · 49.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 118 calories · 48.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Mars Shinshu Komagatake
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 118 calories · 48.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Sullivans Cove American Oak
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 116 calories · 47.5% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Sullivans Cove French Oak
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 116 calories · 47.5% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 115 calories · 47.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 115 calories · 47.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Bunnahabhain 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.3% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Tobermory 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.3% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Ledaig 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.3% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Ardbeg 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Is other alcohol keto?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is whiskey keto?
Mostly yes: 93% of whiskey options in the catalog are 5g of carbs or less per serving.
What is the lowest-carb whiskey?
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof (0.0g carbs, 157 cal per 1.5 oz) is the lowest-carb whiskey in the DrinkLeader catalog.
What is the best keto whiskey?
Ranked by DrinkLeader score among whiskey at 5g of carbs or less, the top pick is Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof (0.0g carbs, 157 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.