Tag: Bourbon nutrition facts

One gram of pure alcohol contains 7 calories, making the alcohol content the primary factor for calorie counts in distilled spirits. As a result, the proof of bourbon directly and significantly affects calories, with higher-proof expressions containing more calories per serving.

According to widely cited nutritional data, 100 grams of straight bourbon contains approximately 250 calories, with all energy derived exclusively from its alcohol content. The specific alcohol by volume (ABV) of the bourbon is the primary factor that determines the final calorie count.