Spirits

Bourbon

American whiskey made mostly from corn and aged in new charred oak: vanilla, caramel and a rounder sweetness than rye.

Typical strength: ≈ 45% ABV
Calories per ounce: ≈ 75
In the classics: 14 drinks
Shelf: Spirits

Cocktails with bourbon

Benton’s Old Fashioned8 : 1 · Whiskey Boulevardier1½ : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Bourbon Renewal4 : 2 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Brown Derby2 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Gold Rush2¾ : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Hot Toddy2 : 1 : 5½ · Whiskey Kentucky Buck½ : ¼ : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Lion’s Tail4 : 1 : 1 : ¼ · Whiskey Mint Julep6 : ½ : 1 · Whiskey Old Fashioned7 : 1 · Whiskey Paper Plane1 : 1 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Revolver4 : 1 · Whiskey Whiskey Smash1 : 1½ : 6 · Whiskey Whiskey Sour2¼ : 1¼ : 1 · Whiskey

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Swaps

Out of bourbon? In a pinch, use rye whiskey. The drink will taste different, but it will still work.

Bourbon can stand in for rye whiskey and American blended whiskey.

The numbers

Estimated for the category

Strength

≈ 45%

Calories

≈ 75

Sugar

≈ 0 g

Per ounce. Brands vary: check the label for strength. How we estimate