In this article, we are going to discuss the 10 most popular whiskey brands in the world. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the global whiskey market, the success of Scotch, the rising popularity of flavored whiskey, the dawn of the American single malt, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the new entrant in the whiskey market, head to 25 Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the World.
10. Blenders Pride
Cases Sold in 2022: 9.5 million
One of the most popular whiskies in India, Blenders Pride whisky is the product of blending some of the finest Scotch malts imported from the Chivas Brothers, and blending them with the most excellent Indian grain spirits.
9. Jameson
Cases Sold in 2022: 11.1 million
Since Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard in 1988, Jameson has spearheaded a complete rejuvenation of the Irish whiskey category, making it the most dynamic spirits segment globally. Jameson is the most popular Irish whiskey in the world and ranks among the top 10 best-selling whiskey brands globally.
8. 8PM
Cases Sold in 2022: 11.9 million
Launched in 1999, 8PM is the flagship brand of Radico Khaitan, formerly known as Rampur Distillery. After selling 1 million cases in its first year, the brand has come a long way and sold 11.9 million 9L cases in 2022.
7. Jack Daniel’s
Cases Sold in 2022: 14.6 million
One of the most famous whiskey brands, Jack Daniel’s is a premium Tennessee whiskey owned by Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF-B). In October 2022, Jack Daniel’s also launched an American single malt whiskey aged in charred white oak barrels and finished in Oloroso sherry casks.
6. Jim Beam
Cases Sold in 2022: 16.7 million
With 16.7 million cases sold last year, Jim Beam bourbon whiskey was the most popular American whiskey brand in the world. Founded in 1795, Jim Beam has been operated by the same family for seven generations now.
5. Johnnie Walker
Cases Sold in 2022: 22.7 million
The best-selling scotch whisky in the world, the brand also launched Johnnie Walker Blonde last year, a sweeter serve designed to keep up with an evolving market.
4. Imperial Blue
Cases Sold in 2022: 24 million
Launched in India in 1997, Imperial Blue is a superior blend of Indian grain spirits and imported Scotch malts. The brand became a part of Pernod Ricard in 2002.
3. Officer’s Choice
Cases Sold in 2022: 24.9 million
One of the most popular whisky brands in India, Officer’s Choice rare blended malt Indian whisky is a perfect blend of Indian malt spirits and the best chosen Indian neutral spirits. Back in 2015, Officer’s Choice overtook Smirnoff Vodka to become the world’s largest selling spirit brand.
2. Royal Stag
Cases Sold in 2022: 24.9 million
Royal Stag Indian whisky is Pernod Ricard’s largest brand by volume, and witnessed a 21.2% growth in sales in 2022 as compared to the previous year.
1. McDowell’s No. 1
Cases Sold in 2022: 30.8 million
Made by blending whisky and select Indian malts, McDowell’s No. 1 has created a unique bond with its 25+ million consumers over its 120 years of history. Owned by United Spirits, McDowell’s No. 1 is the most popular whisky in the world.
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