Spirits
Whisky
- Spirit
- 40% ABV
- 1 drink
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You enjoy rich, complex spirits with oak, vanilla or smoky character.
- ✓There are 1 drinks on WhatDrink using this.
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- ✗You prefer light, neutral or sweet spirits.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Whisky?
Whisky is mapped to the Spirits reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Whisky taste like?
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Whisky profile
Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails
- High-strength spirit (40% ABV)
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use whisky
Alternatives to try
Similar options
Popular drinks with Whisky
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 75
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 0g
Per 100ml — 250 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.
Whisky — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Whisky?
- There are 1 cocktail recipe featuring Whisky in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Whisky?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Whisky include H.D.. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Whisky?
- Whisky has an ABV of approximately 40%. 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 Whisky with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Whisky sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Whisky, 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.