Whiskey Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

Whiskey Market Analysis

The global whiskey market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.6% over the next five years.

Consumers nowadays all over the world have more sophisticated palates compared to a few years ago. They are constantly looking to explore unique, high-quality alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, wine, and others. Including natural ingredients in alcoholic beverages improves their functionality, and such products are gathering much attention from consumers.​ Therefore, the changing lifestyle and preferences of consumers are some factors driving the global whiskey market.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the whiskey market. For example, Pernod Ricard, one of the top players in the whiskey industry, witnessed a decline in profit margins by 20% as per the company's annual report. This was due to the closure of various hotels, restaurants, and alcohol shops worldwide, which limited whiskey sales. Moreover, due to decreasing international visitor spending by 65% around the globe and a decrease in exports, the whiskey industry experienced a significant decline.

However, post-pandemic, the whiskey market is recovering much faster, and it is anticipated to return to the pre-COVID stage over the next few years. The growing consumption of alcoholic beverages across various countries is contributing to market growth. High disposable income, changing consumer lifestyle, and high standard of living are some of the few trends influencing market growth.

Whiskey Industry Segments

Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented barley, corn, rye, wheat mash, or by distilling beer. The whiskey market is segmented by product type, distribution channel, and geography. Based on product type, the market is segmented into American whisky, Irish whisky, Scotch whisky, Canadian whisky, and other product types. By distribution channel, the market is segmented as on-trade and off-trade channels. Based on Geography, the market is segmented into North America (United States, Canada, Mexico, and Rest of North America), Europe (Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America), Middle East and Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Rest of Middle East and Africa). For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).

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Whiskey Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Whiskey Market according to our research experts:

Growing Consumers Preferences Toward Brand Ownership

Demand for variety in scotch whiskey from emerging markets and the request for lower alcohol varieties and organic whiskey among health-conscious drinkers are driving the market forward. Moreover, with the increasing focus on healthy living worldwide, people prefer the top brands for consumption. Also, a new trend of organic whiskey has been initiated by top players in the market. For example, Bainbridge Organic Distillers have developed artisan-distilled spirits made from USDA-certified organic wheat, barley, triticale, and corn, grown especially for their distillery. Also, the quality of each of their products is a direct reflection of the superiority of their grains. Organic whiskey is mostly manufactured using grains such as malt barley, maize, wheat, and rye. Consumers prefer the top brands in whiskey due to the brand image and the quality offered by these brands.

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