Super Premium Whiskey Market: By Product Type, By Distribution Channel and Geography

Super Premium Whiskey Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Irish Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, American Whiskey, Canadian Whisky, Japanese Whisky, Rye Whiskey and Others), By Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade) and Region

Super Premium Whiskey Market is expected to have significant growth during the forecast period. High-end whisky goods that are distinguished by their superior quality, exclusivity, and higher price point are referred to as super-premium whisky. These whiskies are made with care, using longer aging times, uncommon or premium ingredients, and handcrafted techniques that set them apart from mass-produced products. Usually, they are aimed at collectors and connoisseurs who are prepared to shell out more money for excellent taste and reputation.

There is a rising trend among consumers, particularly in emerging markets, to indulge in luxury products as a status symbol. The increasing disposable income, especially in countries like China and India, fuels this demand. Additionally, the emphasis on artisanal production methods and the rich history associated with many whiskey brands attract consumers who appreciate quality and tradition.  In the United States, sales of super-premium-priced Irish whiskey increased by 165% from 2015 to 2021.

However, the elevated price point of super premium whiskeys limits their affordability to a niche segment, which may restrict market growth. Also, stringent regulations around alcohol production and distribution in various countries can hinder market expansion.

Furthermore, as more people acquire a taste for high-end goods, so the market is expected to open up. Online retail is one such way through which this wider audience of international consumers who may or may not have access to these products locally can be reached.

Super Premium Whiskey Market Key Developments:
  • In 2023: Diageo PLC launched a limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Dundas, featuring rare whiskies from the now-closed Port Dundas distillery
  • In 2022: Diageo acquired Balcones Distilling, a Texas-based craft whiskey maker, to expand its portfolio of high-end spirits.
  • In 2022: Pernod Ricard introduced the Chivas Regal Ultis XX, a blend of five signature single malts

Super Premium Whiskey Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

N/A

Largest Market

North-America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia-Pacific

Super Premium Whiskey Market Dynamics

The single most influential factor driving the super-premium whiskey market is the continuous premiumization trend of consumers seeking more upmarket products with a unique story or heritage. With the rising disposable incomes of the middle classes, particularly in emerging markets, there is growing interest in luxury products, including premium spirits. Indeed, this is a trend supported by government data showing that in markets including the U.S. and Europe, premium and super-premium spirits have consistently outsold their less-expensive brethren.

According to the Distilled Spirit Council of the United States, the Indigenous spirit of America has had a comeback in the last few years. By 2023, more than 31 million 9-liter cases of American whisky were sold in the country in 2003, a 132% increase, bringing in close to $5.3 billion for distillers.
High-end, premium, and super-premium companies have fuelled growth since 2003, reflecting Americans' growing interest in luxury goods. Super-premium revenue increased by 2,150%, while high-end and premium revenue increased by 274%.

Super Premium Whiskey Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

By Product Type

  • Irish Whiskey
  • Scotch Whisky
  • American Whiskey
  • Canadian Whisky
  • Japanese Whisky
  • Rye Whiskey
  • Others

By Distribution Channel

  • Off-Trade
  • On-Trade

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle east

Key Features of the Report

  • The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Super premium whiskey is characterized by its high quality, exclusivity, and higher price point, often involving longer aging periods and rare ingredients.

The premiumization trend, growing consumer demand for luxury goods, and the emphasis on craftsmanship and brand heritage.

North America, particularly the U.S., is the leading region due to high disposable incomes, cultural preferences, and innovative marketing strategies.

The main challenges include the high cost of products, regulatory challenges, and competition from other premium spirits.

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1.Executive Summary
2.Global Super Premium Whiskey Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Super Premium Whiskey Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Super Premium Whiskey Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Product Type 
2.2.2.Distribution Channel
2.2.3.Region
3.Global Super Premium Whiskey Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Super Premium Whiskey Market Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Super Premium Whiskey Market  By Product Type 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Irish Whiskey
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Scotch Whisky
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. American Whiskey
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Canadian Whisky
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.5. Japanese Whisky
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.6. Rye Whiskey
5.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.7. Others
5.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Super Premium Whiskey Market  By Distribution Channel 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Off-Trade
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. On-Trade
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Super Premium Whiskey Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.North America Super Premium Whiskey Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Product Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.1.1.Irish Whiskey
8.1.2.Scotch Whisky
8.1.3.American Whiskey
8.1.4.Canadian Whisky
8.1.5.Japanese Whisky
8.1.6.Rye Whiskey
8.1.7.Others
8.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.2.1.Off-Trade
8.2.2.On-Trade
8.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.3.1.United States of America (USA)
8.3.2.Canada
9.Europe Super Premium Whiskey Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Irish Whiskey
9.1.2.Scotch Whisky
9.1.3.American Whiskey
9.1.4.Canadian Whisky
9.1.5.Japanese Whisky
9.1.6.Rye Whiskey
9.1.7.Others
9.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Off-Trade
9.2.2.On-Trade
9.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Germany
9.3.2.France
9.3.3.Italy
9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK)
9.3.5.Spain
10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Super Premium Whiskey Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Irish Whiskey
10.1.2.Scotch Whisky
10.1.3.American Whiskey
10.1.4.Canadian Whisky
10.1.5.Japanese Whisky
10.1.6.Rye Whiskey
10.1.7.Others
10.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Off-Trade
10.2.2.On-Trade
10.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.China
10.3.2.India
10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
10.3.4.Japan
10.3.5.Rest of APAC
11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Super Premium Whiskey Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Irish Whiskey
11.1.2.Scotch Whisky
11.1.3.American Whiskey
11.1.4.Canadian Whisky
11.1.5.Japanese Whisky
11.1.6.Rye Whiskey
11.1.7.Others
11.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Off-Trade
11.2.2.On-Trade
11.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.GCC Countries
11.3.2.South Africa
11.3.3.Rest of MEA
12.Latin America Super Premium Whiskey Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Irish Whiskey
12.1.2.Scotch Whisky
12.1.3.American Whiskey
12.1.4.Canadian Whisky
12.1.5.Japanese Whisky
12.1.6.Rye Whiskey
12.1.7.Others
12.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Off-Trade
12.2.2.On-Trade
12.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Brazil
12.3.2.Mexico
12.3.3.Rest of LA
13. Competition Landscape
13.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
13.2.1.Allagash Brewing Company
13.2.2.Beam Suntory, Inc.
13.2.3.Brown–Forman Corporation
13.2.4.Brick Brewing Company
13.2.5.Bacardi
13.2.6.Heaven Hill
13.2.7.Sazerac
13.2.8.Uncle Nearest
13.2.9.Pernod Ricard
13.2.10.The Edrington Group
13.2.11.William Grant & Sons
14. Research Methodology 
15. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Allagash Brewing Company
  • Beam Suntory, Inc.
  • Brown–Forman Corporation
  • Brick Brewing Company
  • Bacardi
  • Heaven Hill
  • Sazerac
  • Uncle Nearest
  • Pernod Ricard
  • The Edrington Group
  • William Grant & Sons

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