Is Jägermeister a Whiskey?

Updated August 2026.

Jägermeister is not whiskey. It is a German herbal liqueur. A 2026 US importer legal line prints Jägermeister Liqueur at 35% Alc/Vol. The jagermeister. US whiskey is a US type.143, grain spirit bottled at 40% or more. Liqueurs sit under A 1.5-ounce pour at 35% is about 0.88 of one NIAAA drink.

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Class vs pour

Language 1.5 oz drinks
Jägermeister 0.88
Official.com tile Neck
US whiskey 1.00 at 40%
US liqueur From labeled ABV

A 750 mL 35% bottle is about 14.8 drinks. Pour math: liqueur drinks.

Sources

  • Mast-Jägermeister US legal line (2026 PR): 35% Alc/Vol. jagermeister.com unused.
  • 27 CFR 5.143 whiskey; 5.150 liqueur. NIAAA December 2025.
  • 27 CFR 5.143 ≥40%
  • 27 CFR 5.150
  • is 27 CFR 5

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