Market Trends of Craft Spirits Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Craft Spirits Market according to our research experts:
Growing Preference for Innovative Flavors
With the current trend of having flavored whiskey, pubs, bars, and restaurants that offer innovative and distinctive ranges of flavored craft spirits have a higher chance of garnering demand. Craft spirits are easily accessible in the market, including gin, rum, brandy, tequila, whiskey, and flavored liqueurs. Consumers prefer products made up using natural or organic flavors such as natural spices, botanicals, fresh citrus flavors, vanilla, and raspberry. However, small-scale brands promote and market clean-label ingredients like non-GMO grains and spring water and broadcast their mission-driven initiatives in their local associations. The growing trend of drinking liquor, especially in social or corporate gatherings, is accelerating the growth of the crafts spirit market. Craft spirits such as whiskey have been witnessing widespread growth due to their popularity in bars. The trend of having innovative, fresh-flavored craft spirit in high quality and product craftsmanship is boosting the development of the craft spirits market.
North America Leading the Global Craft Spirits Market
North America held the largest market share due to the growing demand for craft spirits and the rising number of craft distilleries across the region with frequent product launches. Also, the increasing number of craft distillers in the region, along with the rising demand for ethnic premium and super-premium spirits, including craft and artisanal varieties, is prompting several countries to import the same, further fueling the market's growth in the region. As per the report published by the Distilled Spirit Council in February 2022, the US spirits market generates USD 200 million in economic activity. The US craft spirits market is growing significantly as several giant manufacturers are offering innovative, creative cocktails with craft spirits and producing super-premium tequila and vodka due to the increasing 'cocktail culture' in the country.
