Rhode Island Alcoholic Beverage Market: Regulations, Statistics, Trends, and Wholesalers
Rhode Island is a state in the New England region, and it has lax laws regarding alcohol sales and consumption. Knowing these is important for anyone looking to establish a business in Little Rhody. Of course, at Park Street, we have done all the research, and we bring you alcohol consumption trends by type and an explanation of the local rules and taxes regarding liquor sales and distribution in the Ocean State. Moreover, we have prepared a helpful form that you can fill out below, and one of our expert representatives will contact you with help and guidance on how to grow your brand in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Spirits Volume By Category – 2020 Data
Spirit trends in Rhode Island by volume and dollar sales in 2020.
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 9-liter cases |
Dollar Sales Millions |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Whiskey | 53 | N/A |
| Canadian Whisky | 19 | N/A |
| Scotch Whisky | 39 | N/A |
| Irish Whiskey | 26 | N/A |
| Gin | 35 | N/A |
| Vodka | 390 | N/A |
| Rum | 121 | N/A |
| Tequila | 50 | N/A |
| Cordials/Liqueurs | 143 | N/A |
| Cocktails | 44 | N/A |
Source: Beverage Information Group
Rhode Island Wine Volume Sales By Category – 2020 Data
Wine trends in Rhode Island by volume sales in 2020
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 9-liter cases |
|---|---|
| Table | 1,600 |
| Champagne & Sparkling | 77.7 |
| Dessert & Fortified | 32.1 |
| Vermouth & Aperitif | 6.8 |
Source: Beverage Information Group
Rhode Island Beer Volume Sales By Category – 2020 Data
Beer trends in Rhode Island by volume sales in 2020
| Category | Volume Sales Thousands, 2.25 Gallon Cases |
Volume Sales barrels |
|---|---|---|
| Craft | 1.4 | 45.4 |
| FMBs & Hard Seltzer | 1.3 | 43.5 |
| Super & Super Premium | 1.3 | 41.9 |
| Light | 3.2 | 103.7 |
| Popular | 0.3 | 10.8 |
| Imported | 2.7 | 87.2 |
Source: Beverage Information Group
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