Updated April 2026.
Yes. Whiskey in eggnog is a spiked dairy drink, not a TTB class. US whiskey types sit in Carton eggnog is often 0% until you add spirit. There is no official best whiskey for eggnog. Typical US whiskey is 40%. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one NIAAA drink no matter the nutmeg. 100 proof is not bottled-in-bond by itself. No 2026 ranking.
Related: eggnog whiskey, coquito vs eggnog, rum or bourbon.
Dairy vs pour
| Language | Drinks |
|---|---|
| Carton eggnog | 0 |
| 1.5 oz at 40% | 1.00 |
| 1.5 oz at 50% | 1.25 |
| Best whiskey | — |
Four 40% pours are four drinks even in one bowl. Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- 27 CFR 5.143 / 5.88. Typical US 40%. NIAAA December 2025.
- No official eggnog whiskey.