Whisky Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Whisky contains polyphenols (plant compounds with antioxidant properties), which are also found in red wine and dark beer . While some research has investigated whether these compounds can increase antioxidant capacity in the blood, the health effects of spirits like whisky are often obscured by drinking patterns, such as binge drinking .
Moderate consumption of spirits is defined by major health institutions as up to one drink per day for women and two for men, though guidelines vary globally . Unlike some fermented beverages, spirits like whisky provide ethanol calories without the carbohydrates found in beer or the residual sugars often present in wine .
Excessive consumption of spirits is linked to an increased risk of digestive system problems, weight gain, and liver injury . Large-scale meta-analyses indicate that while low-level alcohol intake may show a "J-shaped" relationship with mortality risk, consuming more than 20–40 grams of alcohol daily is associated with a significantly higher risk of death .

Interesting fact

The word 'whisky' is an anglicisation of the Classical Gaelic word 'uisce' or 'uisge', meaning 'water', and is derived from the Gaelic phrase 'uisce beatha' or 'usquebaugh', which translates to 'water of life'.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Alcohol

246

kcal per 100g

Carbs0.03g

Sugar0.03g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

Gluten Free

Sustainability

Not available

Storage

Cool Dark Place

2+ years

Store bottles upright and away from direct sunlight to preserve flavor and prevent cork degradation.

Room Temperature

2+ years

Maintain a consistent temperature between 15-20°C (59-68°F) to avoid flavor changes and evaporation.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Health - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Associations between Low to Moderate Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage Types and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Alcohol - Diet and Health - NCBI Bookshelf

[7]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic

[8]www.mayoclinic.orgmayoclinic.org

Benefits and Risks of Moderate Alcohol Consumption on Cardiovascular Disease: Current Findings and Controversies - PMC

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Health Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Consumption - PMC

[12]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

42.6

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