Is Whiskey Keto?

193 low-carb whiskey options at 5g of carbs or less, ranked by score.

Mostly yes: 94% of whiskey options in the catalog are 5g of carbs or less per serving. The average whiskey has 0.5g of carbs per standard serving. 193 of 205 drinks qualify as low-carb (5g or less), and 193 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).

Low-carb options 193 of 205
Average whiskey carbs 0.5g
Lowest carbs 0.0g

Figures come from producer labels and public product databases; see how we verify our data. Updated 2026-10-23.

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Is Whiskey Keto? — Page 3

  1. 73

    Nikka Yoichi Single Malt

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    96
  2. 74

    Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    96
  3. 75

    George Dickel No. 12

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    96
  4. 76

    Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 110 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    96
  5. 77

    Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 109 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    96
  6. 78

    Glenglassaugh 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 109 calories · 45.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    96
  7. 79

    Powers Gold Label

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 106 calories · 43.2% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  8. 80

    Macallan 12 Year Double Cask

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  9. 81

    Lagavulin 16 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  10. 82

    Laphroaig 10 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  11. 83

    Oban 14 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  12. 84

    Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  13. 85

    Hibiki Harmony

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  14. 86

    Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  15. 87

    Glenlivet 18 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  16. 88

    Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  17. 89

    Macallan 18 Year Sherry Oak

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  18. 90

    Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  19. 91

    Caol Ila 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  20. 92

    Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  21. 93

    Dalwhinnie 15 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  22. 94

    Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  23. 95

    Compass Box Great King Street

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  24. 96

    Suntory Toki

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  25. 97

    Hibiki Japanese Harmony

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  26. 98

    Yamazaki 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  27. 99

    Hakushu 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  28. 100

    Lot 40 Canadian Rye

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  29. 101

    Glenfarclas 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  30. 102

    Glenfarclas 17 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  31. 103

    Glenkinchie 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  32. 104

    Knockando 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  33. 105

    BenRiach 10 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  34. 106

    Auchentoshan Three Wood

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  35. 107

    Wild Turkey Longbranch

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  36. 108

    Leopold Bros Maryland Style Rye

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95

Is other alcohol keto?

Rum

115 drinks

Gin

59 drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is whiskey keto?

Mostly yes: 94% 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.