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How Many Kcal In Whiskey?

Whiskey contains approximately 56–61 kcal per 25ml (UK shot) and around 97 kcal per 1.5 oz (U.S. shot), with all calories coming from alcohol as it contains no carbs, sugars, or fats.
  • Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash and a graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme. With over half a decade of industry experience, she is passionate about writing stories that highlight innovation, diversity, and sustainability across the global whisky landscape.
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Whiskey contains approximately 56–61 kcal per 25ml (UK shot), around 97 kcal per 1.5 oz (U.S. shot), and roughly 1,568 kcal per 750ml bottle at 40% ABV.

The kcal in whiskey comes entirely from alcohol, as it contains no carbs, sugars, or fats.

Higher ABV whiskies, such as cask strength expressions between 48–57%, have proportionally more calories.

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To keep the calorie count low, drink whiskey neat, with water, or with soda.

Beth Squires

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash with over half a decade of industry experience. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the global whisky landscape, spanning everything from heritage and production to complex market analysis. A graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme, which champions women in whisky, Beth is a dedicated advocate for diversity and sustainability, focused on highlighting the innovation and storytelling that define the modern whisky industry.

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