REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – State officials say Ohio set a record for dollar sales of spirituous liquor last year, exceeding $1 billion for the first time.
State alcohol regulators say consumers are looking for “quality over quantity” and buying more premium-priced products than ever before.
A state Department of Commerce report released on Tuesday says there were $70 million more in sales than in 2014. That’s an increase of more than 7 percent.
Overall volume consumption increased last year to 13 million gallons, representing a pace of about 4 percent.
State officials say the numbers suggest Ohioans are “trading up” to more premium brands.
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey and Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey were the top sellers in the Buckeye State.Full list:
- Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey – 379,492 gallons
- Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey – 298,406 gallons
- Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey – 291,609 gallons
- Captain Morgan Spiced Rum – 288,676 gallons
- Bacardi Superior Light Rum – 287,901 gallons
- Smirnoff Vodka – 283,801 gallons
- Absolut Vodka – 272,521 gallons
- Black Velvet Canadian Whiskey – 266,670 gallons
- Tito’s Handmade Vodka – 259,328 gallons
- Kamchatka Vodka – 250,578 gallons
