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).
Figures come from producer labels and public product databases; see how we verify our data. Updated 2026-10-23.
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Paddy Irish Whiskey
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Michael Collins Irish Whiskey
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Whisky
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Dewar's French Smooth 8 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Dewar's Japanese Smooth
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Aberfeldy 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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The Glen Grant Arboralis
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 106 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 97 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 97 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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Dewar's 15 Year Old Blend
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV · per 1.5 oz
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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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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.