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? — Page 2
-
37
Redbreast 15 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
38
Yellow Spot 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
39
Teeling Small Batch
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
40
Kilchoman Machir Bay
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
41
Springbank 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
42
Glen Scotia Double Cask
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
43
Larceny Small Batch
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
44
Westland American Single Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
45
Akashi Single Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
46
Amrut Indian Single Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
47
Paul John Brilliance
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
48
Paul John Edited
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
49
Penderyn Madeira
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
50
Warenghem Armorik Double Maturation
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
51
Nantou Omar Single Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 113 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
52
BenRiach Smoky 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 112 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
53
GlenDronach 18 Year Allardice
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 112 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
54
GlenDronach Peated
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 112 calories · 46.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
55
Talisker 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 112 calories · 45.8% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
56
Talisker Storm
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 112 calories · 45.8% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
57
Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.2% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
58
Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.2% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
59
Nikka Coffey Grain
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
60
Nikka Coffey Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
61
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
62
Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
63
George Dickel No. 12
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
64
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
65
Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 109 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
66
Glenglassaugh 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 109 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
96 -
67
Powers Gold Label
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 106 calories · 43.2% ABV · per 1.5 oz
95 -
68
Macallan 12 Year Double Cask
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
95 -
69
Lagavulin 16 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
95 -
70
Laphroaig 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
95 -
71
Oban 14 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
95 -
72
Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
95
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.