Key takeaways
- Bourbon averages 0.0g of carbs per 1.5 oz pour (99 bourbons); whiskey averages 0.5g (205) and rye 0.0g (23).
- DrinkLeader tracks carbs, not sugar separately, so this page gives no sugar figure.
- Calories still come from the alcohol: about 120 per bourbon pour on average.
Plain bourbon, whiskey and rye list about 0g of carbs per 1.5 oz pour in the live catalog. Sugar is not tracked as a separate number, so carbs are the measure used here. Flavored whiskeys and whiskey liqueurs are the exceptions.
Plain whiskey by type
| Type | Drinks | Avg carbs | Avg calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | 99 | 0.0g | 120 |
| Whiskey | 205 | 0.5g | 109 |
| Rye whiskey | 23 | 0.0g | 114 |
Lowest-carb bourbons
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Kentucky | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 158 | 65.0% |
| Woodford Reserve Batch Proof | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 153 | 62.9% |
| Booker's Bourbon | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 153 | 62.5% |
| Knob Creek Single Barrel | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 147 | 60.0% |
| Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 147 | 60.0% |
| Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 145 | 59.0% |
Whiskeys that list carbs above zero
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Smoky Cinnamon Whiskey | Whiskey | 1.5oz | 6.0g | 110 | 35.0% |
| Ole Smoky Lemon Drop Moonshine | Whiskey | 1.5oz | 6.0g | 100 | 32.5% |
| Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey | Whiskey | 1.5oz | 6.0g | 100 | 30.0% |
| Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon Whiskey | Whiskey | 1.5oz | 6.0g | 100 | 30.0% |
| Ole Smoky Root Beer Whiskey | Whiskey | 1.5oz | 6.0g | 100 | 30.0% |
| Ole Smoky Hunch Punch Moonshine | Whiskey | 1.5oz | 7.0g | 130 | 40.0% |
Whiskey liqueurs and flavored products list more:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 6.0g | 100 | 35.0% |
| Ole Smoky Amaretto Whiskey | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 12.0g | 120 | 28.0% |
Carbs, sugar and the label
A carbs figure includes sugar but is not the same number. Check the product label if you need a sugar figure; the label guide explains what spirits labels must show. For the wider picture see carbs in alcohol and whiskey vs bourbon vs rye.
How to read the numbers
Figures are for the serving shown. The methodology page has the details, and zero-carb drinks lists more.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in whiskey?
The key takeaways show the catalog averages per 1.5 oz pour. Plain whiskey, bourbon and rye list at or near 0g.
Is bourbon sugar free?
DrinkLeader does not track sugar separately, only carbs. Plain bourbon lists about 0g of carbs per pour, but check the label for flavored or liqueur-style products.
How much sugar is in whiskey?
The catalog does not list a separate sugar figure, so this page does not give one. Use the carbs column as the closest measure.
Does flavored whiskey have carbs?
Yes, often. The flavored and liqueur-style table above lists whiskeys with carbs above zero.
Does whiskey have calories if it has no carbs?
Yes. The calories come from the alcohol, not from carbs.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Sources
Drink-specific numbers come from the DrinkLeader catalog and change as products are re-verified.