Top 10 countries by whiskey consumption
Really, just how much have you and your compatriots been drinking? Find out as we rank the top 10 countries by whiskey consumption...
Whiskey is a popular alcoholic beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries. Although it is primarily associated with Ireland and Scotland, whiskey is consumed all over the world. Here are the top 10 countries that drink whiskey, along with their average volume consumption. You would be surprised by some of the countries that made the cut.?
10. Japan - 0.67 liters per capita per year
If you thought the Japanese only drank tea; think again, whiskey is gaining popularity in Japan with popular Japanese whiskies like Yamazaki & Suntory Hakushu of Suntory Holdings Limited
The average Japanese person drinks 0.67 liters of whiskey per year.
9. South Africa - 1.27 liters per capita per year
Whiskey is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa with Diageo 's Blue Label & William Grant & Sons 's The Balvenie as the leading brands.
South Africans consume an average of 1.27 liters of whiskey per person per year.
8. Germany - 1.54 liters per capita per year
Germany might be more famous for its beer, but its people also enjoy whiskey. With Edrington 's Highland Park, Speyside Distillers Co Ltd 's Spey Fumare and MORRISON BOWMORE DISTILLERS LIMITED 's Bowmore whiskey as the leading brands. The average German person drinks 1.54 liters of whiskey per year.
7. Canada - 2.3 liters per capita per year
Canada is known for its Canadian whiskey, some popular Canadian whiskies include Pernod Ricard 's J.P Wiser's 18 years & Shelter Point Distillery Corp Shelter Point Single Malt Artisanal.
Canadians consume an average of 2.3 liters of whiskey per person per year.
6. United Kingdom - 2.44 liters per capita per year
As the birthplace of whiskey, the United Kingdom has a long-standing relationship with the drink. Some popular whiskey brands in the UK include; Diageo 's Johnnie Walker & William Grant & Sons 's Glenfiddich 12 years.
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The average British person drinks 2.44 liters of whiskey per year.
5. Spain - 2.81 liters per capita per year
Although Spain is more closely associated with wine and beer, its citizens also enjoy whiskey with popular brands like Edrington 's The Macallan and Laphroaig Distillery 's Laphroaig Single Malt Whiskey as favorites, the average Spanish person drinks 2.81 liters of whiskey per year.
4. Australia - 2.83 liters per capita per year
Australia has a growing whiskey industry with leading brands like LARK Distilling Co Lark & Sullivans Cove Distillery 's Sullivan's Cove and Australian's consume an average of 2.83 liters of whiskey per person per year.
3. France - 2.96 liters per capita per year
France might be better known for its wine, cognacs and champagnes but its citizens also enjoy whiskey with brands like Pernod Ricard 's Ballantine's and Jack Daniels, the average French person drinks 2.96 liters of whiskey per year.
2. United States - 3.38 liters per capita per year
The United States is the second-largest whiskey drinker in the world, with leading brands like Campari Group 's Wild Turkey and Jack Daniels and an average consumption of 3.38 liters per person per
Ireland is famous for its whiskey, and it's no surprise that it tops the list. With top brands like Pernod Ricard 's Jameson & Proximo Spirits 's Bushmills
The Irish consume an average of 14.19 liters of whiskey per person per year.
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