Top Five Best Selling Whiskies 2022
They form the main hub of a $64 billion industry that is expected to surpass $91 billion by 2028. The world’s top whisky producers and most consumed spirits are distilled and bottled by these countries: Ireland, the United States of America, India, Scotland, and Japan. According to IMARC Group, the global whisky market is built around these five nations.
The stats show a surprising twist away from rums and beers toward whiskies. As consumers continue to fall in love with flavored spirits, the whisky culture sets new standards and only the best tastes continue to soar. The list has remained similar for many years, Some critics have expanded the list to 25 to create space for other whiskies. Nonetheless, most of these fall below the one million cases per year.
5. Johnnie Walker
This Scottish whisky, distilled and bottled by Diageo, sold 22.7 million cases in 2022. The whisky brand was founded by the grocer John Walker. The image on the bottle was created by Tom Browne to represent John Walker.
4. Imperial Blue
Once again another Pernod Ricard makes it to the list. Seamrk’s IB sold 24 million cases in 2022. The whisky was founded in India in 1997 and was adopted by Pernod Ricard in 2002.
3. Officer’s Choice
So, this is looking like an Indian list. OC sold 24.9 million cases in 2022. In 2015 this historic whisky, Officer’s Choice, overtook Smirnoff vodka to become the world’s largest selling spirit brand.
2. Royal Stag
Pernod Ricard, India. The 2022 best whisky list is dominated by this distillery and this country. Royal Stag sold 24.9 million cases in 2022.
1. McDowell’s No. 1
Also known as 1, this Indian whisky brand Sold 30.8 million cases in 2022, McDowell’s No. 1 is produced by United Spirits Limited (USL), a Diageo Group company.
These top five whiskies will no doubt blend well with consumers’ taste buds. After all, some of them have been around for over 125 years
