Aug 21, 2024, 04:47 PM IST

Whiskey, rum, beer, or vodka; Which was most consumed in past 3 months?

Shweta Singh

If you don’t need an occasion to drink, find out which alcohol—Whiskey, Rum, Beer, or Vodka—was most consumed in the past 3 months before your next cheers!

Despite rising alcohol demand in India, June saw a decline in brandy and rum consumption. Excise reports show a 7% growth in the spirits market last year, but this trend reversed in 2024.

Despite growing alcohol demand in India, June saw a decline in brandy and rum consumption. Last year, the spirits market grew by 7% in the same month, but this year saw a reversal.

Compared to last year, this year's first quarter has shown a completely different trend. The alcohol market report for the first quarter this year ended on a declining note.

The alcohol market report for the first quarter this year ended on a declining note.

Last year, whiskey was the most consumed alcohol in a month, and it held a 2/3 share in the report. In the past 3 months, whiskey accounted for 63.6% of the total consumption.

Next, brandy was the most consumed during the June quarter, with sales reaching 21.1%.

On the other hand, rum and vodka consumption decreased compared to last year, with rum at 11.9% and vodka at 3%.