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Spirits in Ireland

Published Jun 26, 2025
Length 29 Pages
SKU # EP20156089

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Volume sales of spirits recorded a marginal decrease in Ireland in 2024. Irish whiskey continues to flourish in the country. The number of operational distilleries in Ireland has grown significantly, with over 50 now in production, which is an impressive increase from five a decade ago. Jameson remains the dominant force in terms of volume, holding its position as the leading brand in the market. Nevertheless, single malt Scotch whisky continues to command considerable prestige, maintaining stro... Euromonitor International's Spirits in Ireland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Brandy and Cognac, Liqueurs, Non Alcoholic Spirits, Other Spirits, Rum, Tequila (and Mezcal), Whiskies, White Spirits. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Spirits market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop. Euromonitor International has over 50 years' experience of publishing market research reports, business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Dusseldorf and Mexico City and a network of analysts in 100 countries, Euromonitor International has a unique capability and an understanding of diverse markets to develop reliable information resources to help drive informed strategic planning. To learn more about how our research solutions can support you, contact your local Euromonitor International office.

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29 Pages
Spirits in Ireland
Euromonitor International
June 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
SPIRITS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Irish whiskey thrives while sales of vodka decline and tequila surges in popularity
Diageo Ireland Ltd retains its lead while Irish whiskey Bushmills gains ground
Convenience and a wide variety of spirits sees supermarkets leading off-trade distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health trends and indulgence are set to shape the future of spirits in Ireland
Minimum pricing legislation is set to limit private label growth in spirits
Irish whiskey is set to maintain its strong position amid evolving consumer tastes
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
Vodka, gin, other blended Scotch whisky, dark rum and white rum price band methodology
Summary 1 Benchmark Brands 2024
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 6 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 8 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 9 Sales of Dark Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 10 Sales of White Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 11 Sales of Other Blended Scotch Whisky by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales of English Gin by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Vodka by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Vodka by Flavoured vs Non-flavoured: % Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 15 GBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 16 NBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 17 LBN Brand Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2021-2024
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Alcoholic drinks in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
On-trade vs off-trade split
What next for alcoholic drinks?
MARKET BACKGROUND
Legislation
Legal purchasing age and legal drinking age
Drink driving
Advertising
Smoking ban
Opening hours
On-trade establishments
TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Contraband/parallel trade
Duty free
Cross-border/private imports
KEY NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Outlook
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 22 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
Table 23 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 24 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 27 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2024
Table 28 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2024
Table 29 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2024
Table 30 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 31 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2024
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
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