PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1941898
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1941898
The global whiskey market size was estimated at USD 77.92 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 116.01 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2033. The growth of this market is primarily influenced by aspects such as increased manufacturer focus on product innovation, increasing consumer numbers, and advancements in technologies associated with making, packaging, and delivery.
A significant rise in demand from commercial buyers such as hotels, bars, liquor-serving lounges, and other leisure and dining destinations is expected to drive the growth of this market. An increase in disposable income levels, ease of availability and accessibility, and the addition of flavor or taste-based innovations in portfolios are contributing to the continuous nature of the growth.
In recent years, there has been growing acceptance of whiskey as the preferred alcoholic beverage at social gatherings, family parties, wedding dinners, and other occasions. Multiple types of whiskies are also being used to formulate well-liked cocktails, such as Manhattan, Mint Julep, Sazerac, Boulevardier, Irish Coffee, and others, contributing to the growth in commercial consumption. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, in 2023, nearly 31 million 9-liter cases of whisky made in America were sold in the U.S.
Advancements in technologies used in manufacturing whiskey products, techniques used for making bottles and packaging, and enhancements in systems utilized for distribution and delivery have generated a surge in growth for this industry. Automation, cost reductions, reduced wastage or spillage, effective inventory management, and inclusion of emerging technologies such as AI have played vital roles in the technology transformation experienced by the market.
Global Whiskey Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global whiskey market report based on product, price point, and region.