Whiskey drinks included in this ranking family
Lowest Carb Snapshot For Whiskey
Built from the current ranking shortlistSorted by carbs (lowest first), then score. Use the cards below to understand the baseline before you compare individual bottles, cans, or pours.
The top shortlist shown on this page
Average across the drinks featured on this page
Average across the drinks featured on this page
Sorted by carbs (lowest first), then score.
How To Use This Ranking
Use carbs as the first filter
This page is sorted to surface the leanest whiskey choices first. Start with the top ten, then compare calories and ABV.
Watch for calorie tradeoffs
The current ranked list averages 98 calories, so carb wins do not always mean the lightest overall pour.
Keep a practical threshold
If you want a fast rule, use the current floor of 0.0g carbs as a benchmark and stay near it.
Lowest Carb Whiskey Drinks List — Page 2
Use this ranking as a fast shortlist, then verify serving size and carbs before ordering.
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Writers' Tears Copper Pot
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Crown Royal Reserve
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Crown Royal XR
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Canadian Club 100% Rye
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Pendleton Canadian Whisky
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Glen Grant 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Cardhu 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Cragganmore 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Isle of Jura 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Scapa Skiren
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Auchentoshan 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Benchmark Old No. 8
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Kentucky Gentleman
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Early Times Kentucky Whisky
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Kavalan Classic Single Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Starward Two-Fold
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Brenne French Single Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Bellevoye Blue Triple Malt
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Starward Nova
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 41.0% ABV
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Penderyn Legend
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 100 calories · 41.0% ABV
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Pike Creek 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 103 calories · 42.0% ABV
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Macallan 12 Year Double Cask
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Lagavulin 16 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Laphroaig 10 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Oban 14 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Hibiki Harmony
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Glenlivet 18 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Macallan 18 Year Sherry Oak
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Caol Ila 12 Year
Whiskey · 0.0g carbs · 105 calories · 43.0% ABV
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Whiskey Ranking FAQ
What counts as a low-carb whiskey drink?
There is no universal cutoff, but this ranking shows the lowest-carb whiskey options currently tracked. The shortlist averages 0.0g carbs and reaches a floor of 0.0g.
Why compare whiskey by more than lowest carb?
Because a drink can look strong in one metric and weak in another. Use this page for the primary goal, then open the sibling rankings to compare the same category by other constraints.
Where should I go after this whiskey ranking?
Open the main whiskey guide for category benchmarks and ordering strategy, then use related blog posts for deeper brand and cocktail coverage.
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