Alcoholic Beverages Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
The names of some alcoholic drinks are influenced by their base material. A drink that has been fermented from a starch heavy grain like potatoes is called a beer. When the fermented mash is distilled, then the beverage is a spirit. Wine and brandy are made from grapes only. If an alcoholic drink is made from another kind of fruit, it is a fruit brandy of a fruit wine. Beer is made from barley or a combination of grains. Whiskey is made from grain or a blended mixture of grains. Vodka is distilled from potatoes or fermented grain.
In the United States, the individual states control the sale of alcohol. A country that does not allow the sale of alcohol is known as a dry county. Blue laws are in effect in some states, prohibiting the selling of alcohol on Sunday.
Some states like Nevada and Connecticut have very permissive rules and regulations in regard to alcohol. Other states such as Kansas and Oklahoma have very strict rules.
Most countries have laws that prohibit driving while impaired by alcohol. Punishments for such violations include fines, loss of drivers license and jail time. The legal thresh holds of blood alcohol levels range from 0.0% to 0.8%.
Alcoholic Beverages Industry Research & Market Reports
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Spirits in the Netherlands
... fears subsided consumers started to spend less time at home and more time in bars, clubs and restaurants in 2022. This meant there was a shift in sales volume from the off-trade to the on-trade. ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Ireland
... distancing and lockdown measures, due to COVID-19. With the lifting of restrictions on 22 January 2022, consumers poured into pubs and restaurants, which were now able to operate at full capacity without the need for ... Read More
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Spirits in Tunisia
... of the pandemic, almost all bars, pubs and nightclubs remained closed due to the restrictions applied by the Tunisian Ministry of Health. In 2022, the on-trade began to recover and is experiencing a strong performance ... Read More
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Spirits in Ecuador
... spirits category has the highest levels of alcohol, it has also faced the largest increases in ICE tax. In addition to this, logistical costs and an increase in glass prices has put upward pressure on ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Canada
... performance can be attributed to the limited number of new product launches in the category. Cider/perry faces stiff competition from RTDs, which have seen increased manufacturer activities and innovative product launches in response to growing ... Read More
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Spirits in the United Kingdom
... for the significant difference between the two channels was largely due to the fact that 2022 was the first year since the pandemic where on-trade venues were able to operate without any restrictions at all, ... Read More
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Spirits in Bolivia
... low-priced beers dominate the shelves. The expansion of distribution for these brands is driven by an increase in contraband and efforts by formal companies to maintain low prices to compete. As a result, consumers see ... Read More
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Spirits in Egypt
... Egy Bev introduced a new Whisky spirit onto the landscape, titled Black Rhino, following the introduction of a new spirit range in 2021 under the name Yanni. The player has also launched smaller sizes for ... Read More
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Spirits in Denmark
... 2022. However, the uncertainty brought on by the economic downturn and the war in Ukraine caused some consumers to be more careful about spending money in the off-trade. This saw many migrating to cheaper standard ... Read More
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Spirits in New Zealand
... lower carb and sugar options, creating increased competition for spirits and impacting volume growth in 2022. In addition to this, trends like premiumisation are about choosing a quality drink that may cost a little more, ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in the United Kingdom
... for the latter channel. On-trade sales in 2022 benefited from the first restriction-free year since the pandemic, helping to support further total volume growth across most categories. Beer and cider/perry remained below 2019 levels in ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Guatemala
... the US. Sales of alcoholic drinks in Guatemala benefited from the continued recovery of the on-trade channel as COVID-19 fears subsided and restrictions were lifted in 2022. The strong desire to socialise after the pandemic ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Greece
... 2019 pre-pandemic level. Despite the fast growth in on-trade consumption, this tended to cannibalise retail volume sales. However, there were divergences according to category. For example, lager total volume sales remained below the 2019 level, ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Morocco
... situation, especially for the agricultural sector, which was strongly affected by a rainfall deficit. The geopolitical context in Europe linked to the war following the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued to fuel the rise in ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Denmark
... from food service establishments which fully opened in February 2022. However, consumers are showing a growing interest in cider/perry since it is relatively light and low in strength, seen by many as a good substitute ... Read More
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Spirits in Finland
... recyclable packaging. For instance, the domestic brand Törni Viina introduced a plastic bottle made of 100% recycled plastic, which is highlighted with Alko's Environmentally Responsible Packaging logo on the shelf. Emphasising sustainability through packaging cho... ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Israel
... demand. Added to which, the consumer base of cider/perry is similar to that of RTDs, which is a far more dynamic category in order of new product developments. Furthermore, the limited number of brands available ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Greece
... an increase in domestic consumption via the on-trade channel, but most importantly from the recovery of tourism, which accounts for a large share of the consumption of cider in Greece. The strong increase in arrivals ... Read More
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Spirits in Morocco
... still expensive for the majority of Moroccan consumers and are mostly consumed by upper-income consumers, who are frequent travellers abroad and purchase their needs from duty free shops at better prices. However, on-trade sales saw ... Read More
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Spirits in Ireland
... in off-trade volumes, as the home-cocktail making trend, which took off during the pandemic, began to wane. Cocktail making was seen as a fun way to pass the time during lockdown when bars and restaurants ... Read More
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Spirits in Israel
... home quarantine encouraged consumers to drink more alcohol at home, either for special occasions or just to enjoy with a weekday dinner. With all the stress of the pandemic, consumers were more inclined to treat ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Tunisia
... the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands ... Read More
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Spirits in South Africa
... consumers to choose according to their preference. In addition, consumers are able to personalise their drinks, creating unique flavours with gin as a base. Gin witnessed the fastest total volume growth in spirits in 2022, ... Read More
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Spirits in Guatemala
... company offers Zacapa Centenario, which is a premium dark rum brand, along with Botrán dark and white rum. To attract low-income drinkers (mostly men) the company offers Venado rum, and for a younger audience (of ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Kazakhstan
... it remains as an occasional alternative to beer or RTDs. Euromonitor International's Cider/Perry in Kazakhstan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the ... Read More
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