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 5

  1. 145

    Glenmorangie Original 10 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  2. 146

    Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  3. 147

    Johnnie Walker Double Black

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  4. 148

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  5. 149

    Chivas Regal 18 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  6. 150

    Dewar's 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  7. 151

    Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  8. 152

    Jameson 18 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  9. 153

    Bushmills 10 Year Single Malt

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  10. 154

    Bushmills Black Bush

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  11. 155

    Green Spot Single Pot Still

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  12. 156

    Writers' Tears Copper Pot

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  13. 157

    Crown Royal Reserve

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  14. 158

    Crown Royal XR

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  15. 159

    Canadian Club 100% Rye

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  16. 160

    Pendleton Canadian Whisky

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  17. 161

    Glen Grant 10 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  18. 162

    Cardhu 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  19. 163

    Cragganmore 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  20. 164

    Isle of Jura 10 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  21. 165

    Scapa Skiren

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  22. 166

    Auchentoshan 12 Year

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  23. 167

    Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  24. 168

    Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  25. 169

    Benchmark Old No. 8

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  26. 170

    Kentucky Gentleman

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  27. 171

    Early Times Kentucky Whisky

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  28. 172

    Kavalan Classic Single Malt

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  29. 173

    Starward Two-Fold

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  30. 174

    Brenne French Single Malt

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  31. 175

    Bellevoye Blue Triple Malt

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  32. 176

    Ole Smoky Blended Whiskey

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  33. 177

    Jack Daniel's Green Label

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 97 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  34. 178

    Slane Irish Whiskey

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 97 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  35. 179

    Forty Creek Barrel Select

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 97 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz

    95
  36. 180

    Caribou Crossing Canadian Whisky

    Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% 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.