Washington Alcoholic Beverage Market: Regulations, Statistics, Trends, and Wholesalers
Washington has a very strict policy on alcohol sales and consumption within the state and respects the three-tier system. Because the Evergreen State is a place where wealthy consumers reside, many alcohol manufacturers, brands, wholesalers, and distributors find it appealing and wish to spread their presence to the state. To help any emerging brand, we’ve prepared the following guide with data on alcohol consumption trends by type, relevant local rules, tax info, and essential information on established distributors. Moreover, you can fill out the contact form below, and a Park Street representative will contact you to help grow your brand and gain a share of the alcoholic beverage market in Washington state.
Consumption Trends In Washington
We’ll be publishing the consumption trends by type in the near future. Please check back for more information or reach out to a Park Street Team Member for more information.
Washington Spirits Volume Sales By Category – 2020 Data
Spirit trends in Washington by volume and dollar sales in 2020.
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 9-liter cases |
Dollar Sales Millions |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Whiskey | 445 | $163 |
| Canadian Whisky | 740 | $223 |
| Scotch whisky | 124 | $62 |
| Irish whiskey | 98 | N/A |
| Gin | 182 | $63 |
| Vodka | 1,708 | $581 |
| Rum | 446 | $163 |
| Tequila | 435 | N/A |
| Cordials/Liqueurs | 675 | $261 |
| Cocktails | 153 | N/A |
Source: Beverage Information Group
Washington Wine Volume Sales By Category – 2020 Data
See below for the wine trends in Washington by volume sales in 2020.
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 9-liter cases |
|---|---|
| Table | 10,000 |
| Wine Coolers | Unknown |
| Champagne & Sparkling | 395.8 |
| Dessert & Fortified | 126.1 |
| Vermouth & Aperitif | 19.6 |
Source: Beverage Information Group
Washington Beer Volume Sales By Category – 2020 Data
Beer trends in Washington by volume sales in 2020
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 2.25 Gallon Cases |
Volume Sales barrels |
|---|---|---|
| Craft | 9.0 | 290.6 |
| FMBs & Hard Seltzer | 6.8 | 218.0 |
| Super & Super Premium | 8.2 | 263.9 |
| Light | 17.9 | 577.8 |
| Popular | 3.2 | 104.6 |
| Imported | 8.4 | 272.5 |
Source: Beverage Information Group
The Top 10 Spirits Brands
In Washington
Crown Royal
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Smirnoff
Fireball
New Amsterdam Vodka
Bacardi
Jim Beam Family
Captain Morgan (excludes Parrot Bay)
Jose Cuervo
Svedka
The Top 10 Table Wine Brands
In Washington
- Coming Soon
The Top 10 Domestic Beer Brands
In Washington
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Alcoholic Beverage Distributors Located In Washington
The United States operates under a strict three-tier system when it comes to selling alcohol. The “middle tier” of the industry consists of wholesalers or importers. These businesses receive products from the lower tier, which consists of suppliers and manufacturers. They then sell the products to distributors, who sell them to retailers. The retailers then sell to consumers. All sales must take place within the three-tier system in the United States.
Below you will find an updated list of the top distributors located in the state of Washington. Need more info on the many distributors of alcohol throughout the US? Check out the full list of distributors or fill out the contact form provided.
Wine & Spirits Distributors
Coming Soon
Beer Distributors
Coming Soon
More Distributors in Washington (A-Z)
Coming Soon
Self-Pitch Distribution Model
In the environment that we operate in today, it can be difficult to find distributors willing to sell your brand.
As you may or may not know, there are hundreds, even thousands of brands and far fewer distribution businesses to move your product through the tiers.
To reduce complication and increase the chances of getting distribution, many use Park Street’s self-pitch distribution approach..
The self-pitch distribution model is comparable to the three-tier conventional distribution model in that goods is distributed to retailers, but the main distinction is that the supplier is in charge of sales and marketing.
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