Does Whisky Have High Sugar? The Surprising Truth
                                
                                
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                                Most distilled spirits, including whisky, contain virtually no sugar after the distillation process. The natural sugars from the fermented grain mash are converted into alcohol and separated, leaving a spirit that is almost entirely free of carbohydrates and sugars. This article explores why pure whisky has such a low sugar content and examines how mixers can change that.