West Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Market: Regulations, Statistics, Trends, and Wholesalers
West Virginia is one of the states that strictly monitors and enforces distilled spirits sales, which is a vital piece of information for any brand looking to enter the local market. Additional information which is necessary to know is the alcohol consumption trends by product type, the local rules, and tax information, and lastly, data on local distributors, all of which you can find in our detailed guide here. We’ve added a contact form for your convenience. Please feel free to fill it out, and a Park Street representative will contact you so that you can increase your brand reach and grow your brand in the Mountain State.
Consumption Trends In West Virginia
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. We’re here to help you build your brand and increase your reach in West Virginia.
West Virginia Spirits Volume Sales By Category – 2020 Data
Spirit trends in West Virginia by volume and dollar sales in 2020.
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 9-liter cases |
Dollar Sales Millions |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Whiskey | 140 | N/A |
| Canadian Whisky | 98 | N/A |
| Scotch whisky | 11 | N/A |
| Irish whiskey | 9 | N/A |
| Gin | 18 | N/A |
| Vodka | 225 | N/A |
| Rum | 88 | N/A |
| Tequila | 46 | N/A |
| Cordials/Liqueurs | 176 | N/A |
| Cocktails | 26 | N/A |
Source: Beverage Information Group
West Virginia Wine Volume Sales By Category – 2020 Data
See below for the wine trends in West Virginia by volume sales in 2020.
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 9-liter cases |
|---|---|
| Table | 487.3 |
| Wine Coolers | Unknown |
| Champagne & Sparkling | 38.8 |
| Dessert & Fortified | 6.5 |
| Vermouth & Aperitif | 1.7 |
Source: Beverage Information Group
West Virginia Beer Volume Sales By Category – 2020 Data
Beer trends in West Virginia by volume sales in 2020
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 2.25 Gallon Cases |
Volume Sales barrels |
|---|---|---|
| Craft | 2.4 | 76.3 |
| FMBs & Hard Seltzer | 1.8 | 58.1 |
| Super & Super Premium | 2.1 | 69.3 |
| Light | 8.3 | 267.9 |
| Popular | 0.6 | 19.7 |
| Imported | 1.2 | 37.9 |
Source: Beverage Information Group
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Alcoholic Beverage Distributors Located In West Virginia
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 the three-tier system in the United States.
Below you will find an updated list of the top distributors located in the state of West Virginia. 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.
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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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