Spirits
Grain Alcohol
- Spirit
- 75% ABV
- 3 drinks
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want a full-strength spirit (75% ABV) as a cocktail base.
- ✓There are 3 drinks on WhatDrink using this.
Skip if…
- ✗You prefer lower-ABV mixers or liqueurs.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Grain Alcohol?
Grain Alcohol is mapped to the Grain Alcohol reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Grain Alcohol taste like?
neutral, hot, high-proof, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Grain Alcohol profile
Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails
- High-strength spirit (75% ABV)
neutral, hot, high-proof, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use grain alcohol
Alternatives to try
Similar options
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 126
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 0g
Per 100ml — 420 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Grain Alcohol — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Grain Alcohol?
- There are 3 cocktail recipes featuring Grain Alcohol in the WhatDrink database.
- What is the ABV of Grain Alcohol?
- Grain Alcohol has an ABV of approximately 75%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Grain Alcohol with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Grain Alcohol sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Grain Alcohol, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.