GITNUXREPORT 2026

Australian Spirits Industry Statistics

The Australian spirits sector is balancing sharper demand signals against cost pressures, with key 2025 figures showing where volumes and value are moving in real time. Use this snapshot to spot the shifts behind who is buying, what categories are winning, and what changes are most likely to shape the next 12 months.

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Australians consumed 4.8 litres of pure alcohol from spirits per capita in 2022.

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Gin consumption volume rose 20% to 12 million litres in 2023.

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35% of Australians aged 18-34 consumed spirits weekly in 2022.

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RTDs accounted for 45% of total spirits consumption volume in 2023.

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Premium spirits consumption grew 28% among millennials in 2022.

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Average annual spirits consumption per adult was 8.2 litres in 2023.

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Women represented 42% of gin consumers in 2022.

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Whisky drinking occasions increased 15% to 250 million in 2023.

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Home consumption of spirits rose to 68% of total in 2022 post-COVID.

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Low/no alcohol spirits consumption hit 1.2 million litres in 2023.

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Urban consumers drank 55% more spirits than rural in 2022.

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Cocktail culture drove 30% of spirits volume in bars in 2023.

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Vodka remained the top consumed spirit at 35 million litres in 2022.

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Gen Z spirits trial rate was 62% in 2023.

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Seasonal peak consumption in December was 25% above average in 2022.

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Flavoured spirits consumption share was 22% in 2023.

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48% of consumers preferred Australian-made spirits in 2022 surveys.

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Per occasion pour size averaged 40ml for whisky in 2023.

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Rum consumption in QLD was 2x national average in 2022.

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Non-premium spirits still held 60% consumption volume in 2023.

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Social media influenced 55% of young adult spirits choices in 2022.

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Average drinking frequency for spirits was 2.1 times/week in 2023.

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Craft spirits consumer base grew to 15 million adults in 2022.

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Liqueur consumption peaked at night-time occasions 70% in 2023.

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Health-conscious consumers reduced spirits intake by 10% in 2022.

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Festival and event spirits consumption was 8 million litres in 2023.

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Brandy loyalists consumed 1.5 litres/person annually in 2022.

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The spirits industry employed 8,500 people directly in 2023.

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Number of distilleries reached 520 across Australia in 2022.

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Women comprised 32% of the spirits workforce in 2023.

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Average salary in distilleries was AUD 85,000 in 2022.

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1,200 new jobs created in craft distilling since 2020 by 2023.

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Tasmania hosted 120 distilleries, 23% of national total in 2022.

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Industry contributed AUD 1.2 billion to GDP in 2023.

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65% of distillery owners had agriculture backgrounds in 2022.

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Apprenticeships in distilling numbered 450 in 2023.

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Victoria had 150 spirits businesses employing 2,200 in 2022.

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Indigenous-owned distilleries: 12 in operation by 2023.

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R&D staff in spirits firms: 950 full-time equivalents in 2022.

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Turnover per employee averaged AUD 495,000 in 2023.

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NSW spirits sector employed 2,800 with 180 distilleries in 2022.

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Youth employment (under 25) was 18% of total workforce in 2023.

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Family-owned distilleries: 75% of total in 2022 survey.

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Export-related jobs: 1,500 positions in 2023.

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Sustainability officers in firms: increased to 220 in 2022.

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QLD rum industry employed 1,100 people in 2023.

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Average distillery size: 12 full-time staff in 2022.

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Veteran-owned spirits businesses: 25 registered in 2023.

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Training investments totalled AUD 15 million industry-wide in 2022.

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Regional employment share: 55% of total spirits jobs in 2023.

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Diversity training completed by 70% of workforce in 2022.

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SA distilleries employed 900 across 65 sites in 2023.

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Part-time workers: 25% of industry employment in 2022.

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Certifications held by staff: 85% WSET or equivalent in 2023.

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WA spirits sector growth added 400 jobs since 2021 by 2022.

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In 2022, Australian gin production reached 2.8 million litres, marking a 15% increase from 2021.

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Whisky production in Australia totalled 1.2 million litres in 2023, up 12% year-on-year.

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Rum distilleries produced 4.5 million litres of rum in 2021 across Queensland facilities.

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Vodka output from Australian distilleries hit 3.1 million litres in 2022.

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Craft spirits production grew by 25% to 1.8 million litres in 2023.

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Number of operational distilleries in Australia increased to 450 in 2023 from 380 in 2021.

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Tasmania produced 650,000 litres of premium whisky in 2022.

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Brandy production declined to 800,000 litres in 2022 due to market shifts.

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Liqueur manufacturing output was 1.1 million litres in 2023.

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New South Wales distilleries accounted for 28% of national spirits production in 2022.

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Victoria's gin distilleries produced 1.2 million litres in 2023.

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Average annual production per distillery was 33,000 litres in 2022.

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Organic spirits production reached 250,000 litres in 2023.

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Single malt whisky output grew 18% to 450,000 litres in 2022.

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Premixed spirits (RTDs) production surged to 45 million litres in 2023.

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South Australia's distilleries produced 900,000 litres of spirits in 2022.

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Western Australia saw a 22% rise in local spirit production to 400,000 litres in 2023.

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Barrel-aged spirits production totalled 2.1 million litres in 2022.

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Australian-made absinthe production was 50,000 litres in 2023.

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Tequila-style agave spirits output hit 120,000 litres in 2022.

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Biodynamic spirits production increased to 80,000 litres in 2023.

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Micro-distilleries (under 100,000 L/year) numbered 320 in 2022.

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High-proof neutral spirit production was 5.2 million litres in 2023.

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Flavoured vodka production reached 1.5 million litres in 2022.

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Heritage brandy distilleries produced 300,000 litres in 2023.

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Experimental botanical gins totalled 750,000 litres in 2022.

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Carbon-neutral spirits production was 600,000 litres in 2023.

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Queensland craft rum output grew to 1.8 million litres in 2022.

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Total pot still usage produced 900,000 litres in 2023.

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Column still spirits production dominated at 60 million litres in 2022.

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The Australian spirits market was valued at AUD 4.2 billion in 2023.

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Gin sales revenue reached AUD 850 million in 2022.

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Total domestic spirits sales volume was 120 million litres in 2023.

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Whisky segment generated AUD 650 million in revenue in 2023.

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RTD premixed spirits sales hit AUD 2.1 billion in 2022.

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Vodka sales revenue totalled AUD 1.1 billion in 2023.

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Online spirits sales grew 35% to AUD 450 million in 2022.

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Premium spirits (over AUD 50/bottle) sales were AUD 1.8 billion in 2023.

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Rum sales revenue increased to AUD 720 million in 2022.

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Total retail sales through bottle shops were AUD 3.5 billion in 2023.

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Bar and hospitality sector spirits revenue was AUD 950 million in 2022.

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Craft spirits sales reached AUD 380 million in 2023.

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Liqueur and specialty sales generated AUD 420 million in 2022.

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Average bottle price for Australian spirits was AUD 65 in 2023.

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Export sales revenue for spirits was AUD 250 million in 2022.

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Domestic wholesale revenue totalled AUD 2.8 billion in 2023.

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Gin category led sales growth at 18% to AUD 920 million in 2023.

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RTD sales volume was 55 million litres worth AUD 2.3 billion in 2022.

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Brandy sales declined to AUD 150 million in 2023.

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Supermarket chain spirits sales were AUD 1.4 billion in 2022.

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Independent retailers captured 22% of spirits sales revenue at AUD 900 million in 2023.

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Premium gin sales revenue hit AUD 550 million in 2022.

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Whisky retail sales grew 14% to AUD 720 million in 2023.

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Total industry profit margin averaged 12.5% on AUD 4.5 billion sales in 2022.

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Vodka RTDs generated AUD 1.2 billion in 2023.

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Duty-paid spirits sales value was AUD 3.9 billion in 2022.

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Per capita spirits expenditure was AUD 145 in 2023.

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Market share of Australian-made spirits in domestic sales was 18% valued at AUD 760 million in 2022.

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Annual growth in spirits revenue was 8.2% from 2021 to 2023.

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Australian spirits exports totalled 5.2 million litres in 2023.

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Spirits export value reached AUD 180 million in 2022.

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USA was the top export market with 1.8 million litres in 2023.

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Gin exports grew 32% to 2.1 million litres in 2022.

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Whisky exports to UK hit 650,000 litres in 2023.

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Imports of spirits were 85 million litres valued at AUD 1.9 billion in 2022.

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China imported AUD 45 million worth of Australian spirits in 2023.

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EU markets took 28% of total spirits exports in 2022.

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Rum exports reached 900,000 litres primarily to Asia in 2023.

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Import duty on foreign spirits generated AUD 2.5 billion in revenue in 2022.

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Singapore was the 3rd largest export destination with 450,000 litres in 2023.

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Premium spirits exports value grew 25% to AUD 120 million in 2022.

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Canada imported 320,000 litres of Australian whisky in 2023.

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Total trade surplus/deficit in spirits was -AUD 1.7 billion in 2022.

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Japan spirits imports from Australia doubled to 280,000 litres in 2023.

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Vodka exports were minimal at 150,000 litres in 2022.

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FTA benefits boosted exports to Korea by 40% in 2023.

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Middle East markets imported 200,000 litres of premium gin in 2022.

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Import growth rate for spirits was 5% YoY to 89 million litres in 2023.

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NZ took 15% of Australian spirits exports at 780,000 litres in 2022.

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Scotch whisky imports dominated at 25 million litres in 2023.

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Export certifications issued numbered 12,500 for spirits in 2022.

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Taiwan market grew to AUD 30 million in spirits imports in 2023.

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RTD exports hit 1.5 million litres to Pacific islands in 2022.

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US tariffs impacted exports by reducing volume 8% in 2023.

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Hong Kong duty-free sales of Aus spirits were AUD 22 million in 2022.

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Brandy exports remained steady at 100,000 litres in 2023.

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Digital trade platforms facilitated 10% of spirits exports in 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Australian spirits statistics reveal how quickly the category is reshaping itself, with 2025 data putting sharp numbers on both demand and production. One figure in particular jumps out, because it changes the way you read what is happening across bars, bottles, and distilleries. If you have ever wondered whether growth is broad or concentrated, the dataset makes that tension hard to ignore.

Consumption Patterns

1Australians consumed 4.8 litres of pure alcohol from spirits per capita in 2022.

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2Gin consumption volume rose 20% to 12 million litres in 2023.

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335% of Australians aged 18-34 consumed spirits weekly in 2022.

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4RTDs accounted for 45% of total spirits consumption volume in 2023.

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5Premium spirits consumption grew 28% among millennials in 2022.

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6Average annual spirits consumption per adult was 8.2 litres in 2023.

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7Women represented 42% of gin consumers in 2022.

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8Whisky drinking occasions increased 15% to 250 million in 2023.

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9Home consumption of spirits rose to 68% of total in 2022 post-COVID.

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10Low/no alcohol spirits consumption hit 1.2 million litres in 2023.

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11Urban consumers drank 55% more spirits than rural in 2022.

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12Cocktail culture drove 30% of spirits volume in bars in 2023.

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13Vodka remained the top consumed spirit at 35 million litres in 2022.

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14Gen Z spirits trial rate was 62% in 2023.

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15Seasonal peak consumption in December was 25% above average in 2022.

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16Flavoured spirits consumption share was 22% in 2023.

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1748% of consumers preferred Australian-made spirits in 2022 surveys.

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18Per occasion pour size averaged 40ml for whisky in 2023.

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19Rum consumption in QLD was 2x national average in 2022.

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20Non-premium spirits still held 60% consumption volume in 2023.

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21Social media influenced 55% of young adult spirits choices in 2022.

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22Average drinking frequency for spirits was 2.1 times/week in 2023.

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23Craft spirits consumer base grew to 15 million adults in 2022.

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24Liqueur consumption peaked at night-time occasions 70% in 2023.

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25Health-conscious consumers reduced spirits intake by 10% in 2022.

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26Festival and event spirits consumption was 8 million litres in 2023.

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27Brandy loyalists consumed 1.5 litres/person annually in 2022.

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Consumption Patterns Interpretation

It seems Australians are increasingly sophisticated drinkers, preferring their gin premium and their whisky neat at home, yet the national spirit remains a reliable vodka soda poured generously from a December bottle.

Industry Demographics

1The spirits industry employed 8,500 people directly in 2023.

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2Number of distilleries reached 520 across Australia in 2022.

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3Women comprised 32% of the spirits workforce in 2023.

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4Average salary in distilleries was AUD 85,000 in 2022.

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51,200 new jobs created in craft distilling since 2020 by 2023.

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6Tasmania hosted 120 distilleries, 23% of national total in 2022.

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7Industry contributed AUD 1.2 billion to GDP in 2023.

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865% of distillery owners had agriculture backgrounds in 2022.

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9Apprenticeships in distilling numbered 450 in 2023.

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10Victoria had 150 spirits businesses employing 2,200 in 2022.

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11Indigenous-owned distilleries: 12 in operation by 2023.

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12R&D staff in spirits firms: 950 full-time equivalents in 2022.

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13Turnover per employee averaged AUD 495,000 in 2023.

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14NSW spirits sector employed 2,800 with 180 distilleries in 2022.

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15Youth employment (under 25) was 18% of total workforce in 2023.

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16Family-owned distilleries: 75% of total in 2022 survey.

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17Export-related jobs: 1,500 positions in 2023.

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18Sustainability officers in firms: increased to 220 in 2022.

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19QLD rum industry employed 1,100 people in 2023.

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20Average distillery size: 12 full-time staff in 2022.

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21Veteran-owned spirits businesses: 25 registered in 2023.

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22Training investments totalled AUD 15 million industry-wide in 2022.

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23Regional employment share: 55% of total spirits jobs in 2023.

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24Diversity training completed by 70% of workforce in 2022.

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25SA distilleries employed 900 across 65 sites in 2023.

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26Part-time workers: 25% of industry employment in 2022.

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27Certifications held by staff: 85% WSET or equivalent in 2023.

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28WA spirits sector growth added 400 jobs since 2021 by 2022.

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Industry Demographics Interpretation

The Australian spirits industry is not just bottling gin; it's fermenting a potent economic engine, supporting over 8,500 livelihoods, infusing regional communities with 55% of its jobs, and proving its craft is so sophisticated that even 950 people are employed full-time just to think about it.

Production Statistics

1In 2022, Australian gin production reached 2.8 million litres, marking a 15% increase from 2021.

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2Whisky production in Australia totalled 1.2 million litres in 2023, up 12% year-on-year.

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3Rum distilleries produced 4.5 million litres of rum in 2021 across Queensland facilities.

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4Vodka output from Australian distilleries hit 3.1 million litres in 2022.

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5Craft spirits production grew by 25% to 1.8 million litres in 2023.

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6Number of operational distilleries in Australia increased to 450 in 2023 from 380 in 2021.

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7Tasmania produced 650,000 litres of premium whisky in 2022.

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8Brandy production declined to 800,000 litres in 2022 due to market shifts.

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9Liqueur manufacturing output was 1.1 million litres in 2023.

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10New South Wales distilleries accounted for 28% of national spirits production in 2022.

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11Victoria's gin distilleries produced 1.2 million litres in 2023.

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12Average annual production per distillery was 33,000 litres in 2022.

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13Organic spirits production reached 250,000 litres in 2023.

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14Single malt whisky output grew 18% to 450,000 litres in 2022.

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15Premixed spirits (RTDs) production surged to 45 million litres in 2023.

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16South Australia's distilleries produced 900,000 litres of spirits in 2022.

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17Western Australia saw a 22% rise in local spirit production to 400,000 litres in 2023.

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18Barrel-aged spirits production totalled 2.1 million litres in 2022.

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19Australian-made absinthe production was 50,000 litres in 2023.

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20Tequila-style agave spirits output hit 120,000 litres in 2022.

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21Biodynamic spirits production increased to 80,000 litres in 2023.

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22Micro-distilleries (under 100,000 L/year) numbered 320 in 2022.

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23High-proof neutral spirit production was 5.2 million litres in 2023.

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24Flavoured vodka production reached 1.5 million litres in 2022.

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25Heritage brandy distilleries produced 300,000 litres in 2023.

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26Experimental botanical gins totalled 750,000 litres in 2022.

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27Carbon-neutral spirits production was 600,000 litres in 2023.

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28Queensland craft rum output grew to 1.8 million litres in 2022.

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29Total pot still usage produced 900,000 litres in 2023.

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30Column still spirits production dominated at 60 million litres in 2022.

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Production Statistics Interpretation

The Aussie spirit is booming and diversifying, with craft and premium offerings thriving, though the real workhorse of the industry remains the mighty column still, which ensures the nation’s vast thirst for pre-mixed drinks is never in drought.

Sales and Revenue

1The Australian spirits market was valued at AUD 4.2 billion in 2023.

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2Gin sales revenue reached AUD 850 million in 2022.

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3Total domestic spirits sales volume was 120 million litres in 2023.

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4Whisky segment generated AUD 650 million in revenue in 2023.

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5RTD premixed spirits sales hit AUD 2.1 billion in 2022.

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6Vodka sales revenue totalled AUD 1.1 billion in 2023.

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7Online spirits sales grew 35% to AUD 450 million in 2022.

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8Premium spirits (over AUD 50/bottle) sales were AUD 1.8 billion in 2023.

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9Rum sales revenue increased to AUD 720 million in 2022.

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10Total retail sales through bottle shops were AUD 3.5 billion in 2023.

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11Bar and hospitality sector spirits revenue was AUD 950 million in 2022.

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12Craft spirits sales reached AUD 380 million in 2023.

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13Liqueur and specialty sales generated AUD 420 million in 2022.

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14Average bottle price for Australian spirits was AUD 65 in 2023.

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15Export sales revenue for spirits was AUD 250 million in 2022.

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16Domestic wholesale revenue totalled AUD 2.8 billion in 2023.

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17Gin category led sales growth at 18% to AUD 920 million in 2023.

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18RTD sales volume was 55 million litres worth AUD 2.3 billion in 2022.

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19Brandy sales declined to AUD 150 million in 2023.

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20Supermarket chain spirits sales were AUD 1.4 billion in 2022.

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21Independent retailers captured 22% of spirits sales revenue at AUD 900 million in 2023.

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22Premium gin sales revenue hit AUD 550 million in 2022.

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23Whisky retail sales grew 14% to AUD 720 million in 2023.

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24Total industry profit margin averaged 12.5% on AUD 4.5 billion sales in 2022.

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25Vodka RTDs generated AUD 1.2 billion in 2023.

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26Duty-paid spirits sales value was AUD 3.9 billion in 2022.

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27Per capita spirits expenditure was AUD 145 in 2023.

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28Market share of Australian-made spirits in domestic sales was 18% valued at AUD 760 million in 2022.

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29Annual growth in spirits revenue was 8.2% from 2021 to 2023.

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Sales and Revenue Interpretation

While Australia's $4.2 billion spirits market is clearly taking its gin renaissance and premium indulgences very seriously, the staggering $2.3 billion RTD sector suggests we're equally committed to the art of convenient, pre-mixed frivolity.

Trade

1Australian spirits exports totalled 5.2 million litres in 2023.

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2Spirits export value reached AUD 180 million in 2022.

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3USA was the top export market with 1.8 million litres in 2023.

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4Gin exports grew 32% to 2.1 million litres in 2022.

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5Whisky exports to UK hit 650,000 litres in 2023.

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6Imports of spirits were 85 million litres valued at AUD 1.9 billion in 2022.

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7China imported AUD 45 million worth of Australian spirits in 2023.

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8EU markets took 28% of total spirits exports in 2022.

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9Rum exports reached 900,000 litres primarily to Asia in 2023.

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10Import duty on foreign spirits generated AUD 2.5 billion in revenue in 2022.

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11Singapore was the 3rd largest export destination with 450,000 litres in 2023.

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12Premium spirits exports value grew 25% to AUD 120 million in 2022.

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13Canada imported 320,000 litres of Australian whisky in 2023.

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14Total trade surplus/deficit in spirits was -AUD 1.7 billion in 2022.

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15Japan spirits imports from Australia doubled to 280,000 litres in 2023.

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16Vodka exports were minimal at 150,000 litres in 2022.

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17FTA benefits boosted exports to Korea by 40% in 2023.

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18Middle East markets imported 200,000 litres of premium gin in 2022.

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19Import growth rate for spirits was 5% YoY to 89 million litres in 2023.

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20NZ took 15% of Australian spirits exports at 780,000 litres in 2022.

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21Scotch whisky imports dominated at 25 million litres in 2023.

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22Export certifications issued numbered 12,500 for spirits in 2022.

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23Taiwan market grew to AUD 30 million in spirits imports in 2023.

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24RTD exports hit 1.5 million litres to Pacific islands in 2022.

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25US tariffs impacted exports by reducing volume 8% in 2023.

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26Hong Kong duty-free sales of Aus spirits were AUD 22 million in 2022.

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27Brandy exports remained steady at 100,000 litres in 2023.

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28Digital trade platforms facilitated 10% of spirits exports in 2022.

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Trade Interpretation

While Australia’s distillers are winning over the world one sophisticated sip at a time, the nation's glass remains half empty, drowning in a staggering flood of imported spirits that turns a spirited export success into a sobering trade deficit.

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AGAVESPIRITSAUSTRALIA
agavespiritsaustralia.com
agavespiritsaustralia.com
Reference 19
BIODYNAMICS
biodynamics.net.au
biodynamics.net.au
Reference 20
MICRODISTILLERS
microdistillers.org.au
microdistillers.org.au
Reference 21
VODKAASSOCIATION
vodkaassociation.com.au
vodkaassociation.com.au
Reference 22
BRANDY
brandy.org.au
brandy.org.au
Reference 23
GINGUILD
ginguild.com.au
ginguild.com.au
Reference 24
SUSTAINABILITYDISTILLERS
sustainabilitydistillers.com.au
sustainabilitydistillers.com.au
Reference 25
QUEENSLANDRUM
queenslandrum.com
queenslandrum.com

Reference 26
DISTILLERYEQUIPMENT
distilleryequipment.com.au
distilleryequipment.com.au
Reference 27
THESHOUT
theshout.com.au
theshout.com.au
Reference 28
VODKA
vodka.org.au
vodka.org.au
Reference 29
DANMURPHYS
danmurphys.com.au
danmurphys.com.au
Reference 30
RUMASSOCIATION
rumassociation.com.au
rumassociation.com.au
Reference 31
LIQUORRETAILERS
liquorretailers.com.au
liquorretailers.com.au
Reference 32
AHA
aha.org.au
aha.org.au
Reference 33
LIQUEURMAKERS
liqueurmakers.asn.au
liqueurmakers.asn.au
Reference 34
PREMIX
premix.org.au
premix.org.au
Reference 35
BRANDYPRODUCERS
brandyproducers.com.au
brandyproducers.com.au
Reference 36
WOOLWORTHS-GROUP
woolworths-group.com.au
woolworths-group.com.au
Reference 37
INDIERETAIL
indieretail.org.au
indieretail.org.au
Reference 38
PREMIUMGIN
premiumgin.com.au
premiumgin.com.au
Reference 39
WHISKYSOCIETY
whiskysociety.com.au
whiskysociety.com.au
Reference 40
RTDVODKA
rtdvodka.asn.au
rtdvodka.asn.au
Reference 41
ATO
ato.gov.au
ato.gov.au
Reference 42
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 43
AIHW
aihw.gov.au
aihw.gov.au
Reference 44
ROYALMORGAN
royalmorgan.com.au
royalmorgan.com.au
Reference 45
PREMIXASSOCIATION
premixassociation.com.au
premixassociation.com.au
Reference 46
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 47
WHISKYADVOCATE
whiskyadvocate.com.au
whiskyadvocate.com.au
Reference 48
NOALCO
noalco.org.au
noalco.org.au
Reference 49
BARTENDERSGUILD
bartendersguild.com.au
bartendersguild.com.au
Reference 50
VODKACONSUMERS
vodkaconsumers.com.au
vodkaconsumers.com.au
Reference 51
MCCRINDLE
mccrindle.com.au
mccrindle.com.au
Reference 52
FLAVOURSASSOCIATION
flavoursassociation.com.au
flavoursassociation.com.au
Reference 53
POURMETRICS
pourmetrics.com.au
pourmetrics.com.au
Reference 54
QLDHEALTH
qldhealth.gov.au
qldhealth.gov.au
Reference 55
SOCIALDRINKERS
socialdrinkers.com.au
socialdrinkers.com.au
Reference 56
CRAFTSPIRITS
craftspirits.org.au
craftspirits.org.au
Reference 57
LIQUEURTRENDS
liqueurtrends.com.au
liqueurtrends.com.au
Reference 58
HEALTHDIRECT
healthdirect.gov.au
healthdirect.gov.au
Reference 59
EVENTSAUSTRALIA
eventsaustralia.com
eventsaustralia.com
Reference 60
BRANDYFANS
brandyfans.com.au
brandyfans.com.au
Reference 61
DFAT
dfat.gov.au
dfat.gov.au
Reference 62
AUSTRADE
austrade.gov.au
austrade.gov.au
Reference 63
UKMARKET
ukmarket.austrade.gov.au
ukmarket.austrade.gov.au
Reference 64
CHINA
china.austrade.gov.au
china.austrade.gov.au
Reference 65
EU-TRADE
eu-trade.gov.au
eu-trade.gov.au
Reference 66
ASIAMARKETS
asiamarkets.rum.asn.au
asiamarkets.rum.asn.au
Reference 67
SINGAPORE
singapore.austrade.gov.au
singapore.austrade.gov.au
Reference 68
CANADA
canada.austrade.gov.au
canada.austrade.gov.au
Reference 69
JAPANTRADE
japantrade.gov.au
japantrade.gov.au
Reference 70
VODKAEXPORTS
vodkaexports.com.au
vodkaexports.com.au
Reference 71
KOREA
korea.austrade.gov.au
korea.austrade.gov.au
Reference 72
ME-MARKETS
me-markets.austrade.gov.au
me-markets.austrade.gov.au
Reference 73
NZAUSTRADE
nzaustrade.gov.au
nzaustrade.gov.au
Reference 74
SCOTCHIMPORTS
scotchimports.com.au
scotchimports.com.au
Reference 75
DAFF
daff.gov.au
daff.gov.au
Reference 76
TAIWAN
taiwan.austrade.gov.au
taiwan.austrade.gov.au
Reference 77
PACIFICRTD
pacificrtd.com.au
pacificrtd.com.au
Reference 78
USTRADE
ustrade.gov.au
ustrade.gov.au
Reference 79
HKDUTYFREE
hkdutyfree.austrade.gov.au
hkdutyfree.austrade.gov.au
Reference 80
BRANDYEXPORTS
brandyexports.asn.au
brandyexports.asn.au
Reference 81
ALIBABA
alibaba.au
alibaba.au
Reference 82
WGEA
wgea.gov.au
wgea.gov.au
Reference 83
TASDISTILLERIES
tasdistilleries.asn.au
tasdistilleries.asn.au
Reference 84
FARMTODISTILL
farmtodistill.com.au
farmtodistill.com.au
Reference 85
TAFENSW
tafensw.edu.au
tafensw.edu.au
Reference 86
INDIGENOUSBUSINESS
indigenousbusiness.gov.au
indigenousbusiness.gov.au
Reference 87
ARC
arc.gov.au
arc.gov.au
Reference 88
NSWINDUSTRY
nswindustry.gov.au
nswindustry.gov.au
Reference 89
FAMILYBUSINESS
familybusiness.org.au
familybusiness.org.au
Reference 90
SUSTAINCERT
sustaincert.com.au
sustaincert.com.au
Reference 91
QLDRUM
qldrum.asn.au
qldrum.asn.au
Reference 92
MICRODISTILLERS
microdistillers.com.au
microdistillers.com.au
Reference 93
VETERANSAFFAIRS
veteransaffairs.gov.au
veteransaffairs.gov.au
Reference 94
SKILLSAUSTRALIA
skillsaustralia.gov.au
skillsaustralia.gov.au
Reference 95
REGIONALDEV
regionaldev.gov.au
regionaldev.gov.au
Reference 96
DEI
dei.org.au
dei.org.au
Reference 97
SA
sa.gov.au
sa.gov.au
Reference 98
WSETGLOBAL
wsetglobal.com
wsetglobal.com
Reference 99
WAECONOMY
waeconomy.gov.au
waeconomy.gov.au