Market Trends of Whiskey Industry
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.
North America holds the Largest Share
The US whiskey market is driven by premiumization trends and emerging consumer trends toward innovative brands and a diversification of their product ranges. Therefore, the American population's increased interest in premium products, high-end premium, and super-premium brands drove the growth over the past five years. Additionally, the prevalence of drinking trends is aiding the growth of the market. For instance, according to data published by Statistics Canada (Canadian Community Health Survey), 15.6% of Canadians were considered heavy alcohol drinkers. This factor is driving the sales of whiskey across North America. Additionally, the booming demand for spirits in on-trade channels, including full-service restaurants and cafés/bars (than off-trade sales performance), is expected to increase the demand for whiskey in the United States during the forecast period.
