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Bushmills Overtakes Gordon’S as Premium Spirits Polarise Demand
Spirits in Ireland remain highly concentrated, with the two largest companies accounting for a combined 64% of off-trade volume in 2025. Diageo Ireland leads with a 34% share, followed by Irish Distillers at 30%.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Spirits industry in Ireland with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Spirits industry in Ireland, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty
The Spirits in Ireland report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Spirits in Ireland?
- Where is consumer demand for Spirits focussed?
- Which is being consumed more; beer, wine or spirits?
- Where is demand growing? Stagnating?
- How is the operating environment for alcoholic drinks changing?
- Which are the leading brands in Ireland?
- How are products distributed in Ireland?
- What are the key trends in new product development?
- Do consumers want value for money or added value?
- How will macroeconomic context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
- How will COVID-19 and recession impact the alcoholic drinks industry?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Spirits in Ireland - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Spirits Summary
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Spirits
Jameson Drives Premium Trade-Up as Volumes Stabilise on Selective Innovation
White Spirits Lead in Volume as Liqueurs and Non Alcoholic Spirits Outpace with Innovation
Feeney’S Leverages Viral Flavour Culture to Sustain Premium Interest and Gifting Occasions
Chart 2 Feeney’S Taps into Viral Flavour Culture with Dubai Chocolate Style Irish Cream
Chart 3 Volume Sales 2020-2030
Chart 4 Volume Sales by Category 2025
Irish Whiskey and Premium Brands Sustain Value as Moderation Deepens
Chart 5 Forecast Volume Sales 2020-2030
Chart 6 Forecast Volume Sales by Category 2025-2030
Bushmills Overtakes Gordon’S as Premium Spirits Polarise Demand
Chart 7 Company Shares 2025
Chart 8 Brand Shares 2025
Supermarkets Expand Private Label Lines to Retain Top Position
Discounters Attract Value-Seeking Shoppers with Accessible Spirits Ranges
E-Commerce Struggles as Shoppers Favour In-Store Spirits Browsing
Chart 9 Economic Context for Spirits
Chart 10 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 11 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 12 Consumer Context for Spirits
Chart 13 Population 2020-2030
Chart 14 Population by Generation 2025
Alcoholic Drinks in Ireland - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
Chart 15 Key Industry Trends for Alcoholic Drinks
Guinness 60/40 Blends Moderation with Tradition to Reshape Drinking Rituals
Jameson Drives Premium Trade-Up as Cost Pressures Split Demand
Chart 16 Volume Sales 2020-2030
Chart 17 Volume Sales by Category 2025
Supermarkets Expand Nolo and Premium Ranges to Meet Evolving Demand
Beer Retains Volume Lead as Rtds Outpace All in Growth
Polarisation and Cost Pressures Force Brands to Rethink Value Strategy
Chart 18 Forecast Volume Sales 2020-2030
Chart 19 Forecast Volume Sales by Category 2025-2030
Heineken and Diageo Defend Their Lead through Brand Strength and Portfolio Breadth
Chart 20 Company Shares 2025
Chart 21 Brand Shares 2025
Supermarkets and Discounters Capture Value-Led At-Home Occasions
Immediacy and Occasion-Driven Habits Keep E-Commerce Subdued
Legislation
Legal Purchasing Age and Legal Drinking Age
Drink Driving
Advertising
Smoking Ban
Opening Hours
On-Trade Establishments
Taxation and Duty Levies
Contraband/Parallel Trade
Duty Free
Cross-Border/Private Imports
Guinness and Bulmers Integrate Nolo Options into Daily Rituals
Jameson Drives Trade-Up as Mid-Tier Offerings Lose Relevance
Supermarkets and Discounters Accelerate At-Home and Nolo Innovation
Chart 22 Economic Context for Alcoholic Drinks
Chart 23 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 24 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 25 Consumer Context for Alcoholic Drinks
Chart 26 Population 2020-2030
Chart 27 Population by Generation 2025
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Spirits
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- Brandy
- Cognac
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- Bitters
- Cream-based Liqueurs
- Other Liqueurs
- Non Alcoholic Spirits
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- Prestige Dark Rum
- Ultra Premium Dark Rum
- Super Premium Dark Rum
- Premium Dark Rum
- Standard Dark Rum
- Economy Dark Rum
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- Prestige White Rum
- Ultra Premium White Rum
- Super Premium White Rum
- Premium White Rum
- Standard White Rum
- Economy White Rum
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- Tequila (and Mezcal)
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- Bourbon/Other US Whiskey
- Canadian Whisky
- Irish Whiskey
- Japanese Whisky
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- Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Prestige Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Ultra Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Super Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Standard Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Economy Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Single Grain Scotch Whisky
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Other Whiskies
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- Prestige English Gin
- Ultra Premium English Gin
- Super Premium English Gin
- Premium English Gin
- Standard English Gin
- Economy English Gin
- Dutch Gin
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- Prestige Vodka
- Ultra Premium Vodka
- Super Premium Vodka
- Premium Vodka
- Standard Vodka
- Economy Vodka
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- Absinthe
- Ad-Mix Brandy
- Ad-Mix Gin
- Ad-Mix Rum
- Ad-Mix Vodka
- Ad-Mix Whisky
- Aguardente/Aguardiente
- Aguardiente De Caña
- Akvavit/Aquavit
- Aniseed-Flavoured Spirits
- Borovicka
- Boukha
- Brandy Type Distilled Spirits
- Cachaça
- Calvados
- Cane
- Chacha
- Charanda
- Chinese Herbal Spirits
- Chinese Spirits
- Cut Brandy
- Destilados De Agave
- Distilled Fruit Spirits
- Domestic Brandy
- Domestic Rum
- Doppelkorn
- Economy Chinese Spirits
- Flavoured Spirits
- Flavoured Vodka-based Drinks
- Fynbos gin/Local Gin
- Gin-flavoured spirits
- Goldbrand/Goldkrone
- Grappa
- Grappamiel
- Guaro
- Kirsch
- Komovica
- Korn
- Lambanog
- Limoncello
- Local White Spirits
- Lower Mid-Range Chinese Spirits
- Lozovaca
- Maesilju
- Mahia Rabi Amrane
- Mead
- Mixed Spirits
- Nalivka/Nalewka
- Nastoyka
- National Specialities
- Obstbrände
- Ouzo
- Pacharán
- Palinca/Pálinka
- Pear and Apple Distillates
- Pisco
- Premium Chinese Spirits
- Prune
- Punsch
- Rachiu/Rakija
- Rum-Flavoured Spirits
- Samane
- Sambuca
- Samsu
- Schnapps
- Shochu/Soju
- Singani
- Sljivovica/Slivovice
- Steinhäeger
- Strong African Spirits
- Super Premium Chinese Spirits
- Sura Khao
- Tequila Flavoured Spirits
- Travarica
- Tsipouro
- Upper Mid-Range Chinese Spirits
- Vieux
- Viina
- Vodka Type Distilled Spirits
- Other Distilled Beverages
Spirits
This is the aggregation of whisk(e)y, brandy and Cognac, white spirits, rum, tequila, liqueurs and other spirits.
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