Is Whisky High in Calories? A Deep Dive into Whiskey's Caloric Content
                                
                                
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                                A standard 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof whiskey contains approximately 97-105 calories, all derived directly from the alcohol itself. For those monitoring their intake, understanding this baseline is crucial, but is whisky high in calories when prepared in other ways?