Total Control States volume in June was down 2% from a year-earlier and dollar volume was down 0.4%, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports.
The Tequila and Cocktails (driven by canned cocktails) categories continue to be the only large volume growth drivers in June with all other categories either declining or close to flat. Both of these categories have grown share of total spirits over the last 12 months: Cocktails and Tequila were both up 1.1%. Cognac’s share has declined 1% followed by Vodka share, which eased 0.6%.
Wine declined 5.1% in 9-liter volume and 5.3% in dollar volume for the month vs -5.4% in 9L volume and -2.0% in $Vol for R12. The six markets where the state is the sole wholesaler for wines account for 99.5% of the $Vol.
The On-Premise channel grew by +3.3% in 9L volume and +8.4% in $Vol during June and follows on from a huge increase in June of 2021 of +85.7% 9L volume (restocking post Covid closures). Rolling 12-month 9L volume remains high at +38.9% with $Vol at +45.9%. The channel represents 17% of the total Control States spirits value for June vs 16% for R12. Wines in the channel were flat at -0.2% in 9L volume but remained positive with +2.9% in $Vol.
Details by state are at https://www.nabca.org/sites/default/files/assets/files/control-state/June%202022%20Control%20State%20Results.pdf