Key takeaways
- The average bourbon in the catalog lists about 120 calories and 0.0g of carbs per 1.5 oz pour, across 99 bourbons.
- The lowest-calorie bourbon pour lists 97 calories (Bond & Lillard Bourbon).
- The lowest-calorie canned whiskey drink lists 120 calories and 4.0g of carbs (Vapor Whiskey Mule).
A bourbon pour averages about 120 calories and 0g of carbs in the live catalog; lower-calorie whiskey drinks are the ones that keep the mixer simple. The lowest-calorie bourbon is Bond & Lillard Bourbon at 97 calories per 1.5 oz.
Lowest-calorie bourbon pours
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond & Lillard Bourbon | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 97 | 50.0% |
| Wild Turkey 81 | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.5% |
| Jim Beam White Label | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Heaven Hill Bourbon | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Basil Hayden's Bourbon | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Evan Williams Black Label | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 105 | 43.0% |
| Old Forester 86 Bourbon | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 105 | 43.0% |
| Breckenridge Bourbon | Bourbon | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 105 | 43.0% |
Calories track proof. These are the highest-ABV bourbons for comparison:
| 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% |
Whiskey cocktails
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Sour | Cocktail | 4.1oz | 19.4g | 203 | 19.5% |
Canned whiskey drinks
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vapor Whiskey Mule | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 4.0g | 120 | 5.0% |
| Cutwater Whiskey Highball | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 5.0g | 130 | 7.0% |
| Club Cocktails Whiskey Sour | Canned Cocktail | 6.8oz | 16.0g | 170 | 10.0% |
| Dogfish Head Cherry Bergamot Whiskey Sour | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 15.0g | 180 | 7.0% |
| Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Cold Brew | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 18.0g | 180 | 5.0% |
| Social Hour Whiskey Mule | Canned Cocktail | 8.4oz | 15.0g | 200 | 10.5% |
How to keep a whiskey drink light
Spirits supply calories from alcohol, and mixers supply carbs. A highball or a neat pour avoids most of that; see the low-sugar mixers guide and the low-calorie cocktails guide. Browse every bourbon or whiskey, or read the whiskey nutrition facts.
How to read the numbers
Figures are for the serving shown, so compare the Serving column, and see the standard drink guide. The methodology page has the details.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best low-calorie whiskey drinks?
Straight pours and highballs. The tables above rank whiskey cocktails and canned whiskey drinks by calories per serving; the lowest are simple and use a diet or soda mixer.
How many calories are in a shot of bourbon?
The average bourbon in the catalog is shown in the key takeaways per 1.5 oz pour. Higher-proof bottles list more because alcohol supplies the calories.
Are low-calorie bourbon drinks also low in carbs?
Straight bourbon lists about 0g of carbs. Sours, mules and flavored whiskeys add carbs, so check the Carbs column.
Does a higher-proof whiskey have more calories?
Yes. Compare the ABV and Calories columns in the bourbon table; the higher-ABV bottles list more calories per pour.
Where can I see a whiskey drinks list?
The tables on this page list whiskey cocktails and canned whiskey drinks, and the whiskey, bourbon and rye type pages list every bottle.
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.