Updated August 2026.
There is no official best whiskey for eggnog. US whiskey types sit in Bourbon is one type; rye is another. Better / holiday / sipping are not classes. Typical US bottles print 40%. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one NIAAA drink, in the nog or neat.
Related: rum or bourbon in eggnog, eggnog rum labels, bourbon taste.
Class vs pour
| Language | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|
| US whiskey | 1.00 at 40% |
| Bourbon / rye | From labeled ABV |
| Typical US bottle | 1.00 |
| Best / holiday | — |
A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 drinks. Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- 27 CFR 5.143. Typical US 40%. NIAAA December 2025. No official eggnog whiskey.