Americans consume significantly more whiskey than their Canadian neighbors, drinking 1.41 liters per capita annually compared to Canada's 1.19 liters, according to recent data. Both countries currently trail global leaders France (2.15 liters) and Uruguay (1.77 liters).
The U.S. imported nearly $2 billion in whiskey during 2023, easily outpacing Canada's $310 million. While both nations have strong domestic whiskey traditions, American consumption patterns show significant regional variations. Kentucky leads the charge for U.S. states at 291 9-liter cases per 1,000 adults in 2023.
America's whiskey culture is bolstered by classic cocktails like the Sazerac and flourishing tourism destinations such as the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Despite strong domestic consumption, Canadian whisky sales are projected to decline to 1.1 liters per capita by 2025.
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