Whiskey
Whiskey is higher risk. Keep portions small and occasional, especially during a flare. A typical 42 g serving is essentially purine-free.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
How much can I eat?
The alcohol sets the limit here. It raises uric acid at any serving size, so keep drinks rare and skip them during a flare.
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Why grade D
Alcohol raises uric acid and slows how your kidneys clear it. It is an independent gout trigger regardless of purine content.
Per 100 g and processing
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Fructose here is estimated, not measured directly for this food.
Processing: NOVA 3 of 4 (processed food). How processing affects the grade.
Diet is part of the picture, not all of it
For most people the body makes the majority of its own uric acid. Food contributes the smaller share. Eating well lowers your risk and helps you feel in control, but for many people diet alone does not bring uric acid down enough to stop flares. Medication often does the heavy lifting. Use these grades to make easier daily choices, and work with your doctor on the full plan.
Make it safer
Lower-risk drinks with no alcohol.
More from Beverages - Alcoholic
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Dessert Wine (Port or Sherry)
Low alcohol Beer
Red Wine
Wine, red, dry
How did whiskey go for you?
Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.