Is Bourbon More Calories Than Vodka? A Detailed Look
                                
                                
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                                While it's a common belief that darker spirits have more calories, for the same proof, a standard 1.5-ounce shot of vodka contains roughly the same calories as a shot of bourbon. The primary calorie source in both spirits is the ethanol itself.