Bourbon entries currently indexed
Bourbon options vary by sugar load, serving size, and alcohol efficiency. DrinkLeader scores help you compare them with one consistent rubric.
Prioritize higher-score bourbon choices first, then use carbs and calories as tie-breakers before ordering.
Top examples right now: 1792 Small Batch Bourbon, Angel's Envy Bourbon, Baker's Bourbon 7 Year
Bourbon Snapshot
Updated from current tracked inventoryHigher scores usually signal stronger macro efficiency
Best carb floor found in the current top list
Useful when you are optimizing for lighter pours
Bourbon Rankings
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Use these benchmarks to move from category browsing to an actual ordering decision.
Start with the bourbon leaders
Use the highest scoring bourbon picks as your baseline, then compare carbs and calories against anything you are about to order.
Set a macro floor before you browse
The current top set bottoms out at about 0.0g carbs and 97 calories, which gives you a realistic target for cleaner choices.
Use ABV to break ties
When two options look similar, compare alcohol strength. This page averages about 49.5% ABV across the featured list.
Top Bourbon Choices
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1792 Small Batch Bourbon
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Angel's Envy Bourbon
100
Baker's Bourbon 7 Year
100
Basil Hayden's Bourbon
100
Blanton's Single Barrel
100
Booker's Bourbon
100
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
100
Bulleit Bourbon
100
Doc Swinson's Alter Ego
100
Eagle Rare 10 Year
100
Elijah Craig Small Batch
100
Evan Williams Black Label
100
Four Roses Single Barrel
100
Heaven Hill Bourbon
100
High West American Prairie Bourbon
100
Jim Beam White Label
100
Knob Creek Bourbon
100
Larceny Bourbon
100
Maker's Mark Bourbon
100
Michter's US*1 Bourbon
100
New Riff Bottled in Bond
100
New Riff Single Barrel
100
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond
100
Old Forester 86 Bourbon
100
Old Grand-Dad Bourbon
100
Russell's Reserve 10 Year
100
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed
100
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
90
Knob Creek Single Barrel
90
Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery
90
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered
90
Stellum Bourbon
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What is the healthiest way to compare bourbon drinks?
Start with score, then check carbs, calories, and serving size together. DrinkLeader currently tracks 81 bourbon entries, so the best choice is the one that stays efficient across all three.
Are all bourbon drinks low carb?
No. The category averages about 0.0g carbs per drink, but the best entries in the current list drop to 0.0g. Range matters more than category labels.
How should I use this bourbon guide before ordering?
Use this page to build a shortlist, then open the ranking pages for best score, lowest carb, and lowest calorie views. The current featured leader is 1792 Small Batch Bourbon.