Best selling spirits brands (11 photos)

Research firm International Wine & Spirit Research (IWSR) has named the best-selling spirits brands in the world. Of the top ten seven drinks produced in developing countries, here and sell up to 95% of its production. They are very popular at home, but little known in the world.

Overall, in 2012 the world market of alcoholic beverages increased by 1, 6% and reached almost 30 billion liters. Below is the top ten most consumed alcoholic beverages in the world by IWSR.



Jinro Soju


Korean soju vodka

Manufacturer: Hite Brewery, South Korea

Sales: 2011 - 581 million liters in 2012 - 607 million liters

Ruang Kao


Thai liquor

Manufacturer: Thai Beverage, Thailand

Sales: 2011 - 278 million liters, 2012 - 283 million liters

Emperador Philippine


Brandy

Manufacturer: Consolidated Distillers Philippines, Philippines

Sales: 2011 - 171 million liters, 2012 - 270 million liters

Smirnoff


Vodka

Manufacturer: Diageo, the UK

Sales: 2011 - 227 million liters, 2012 - 233 million liters

Chum Churum


Korean soju vodka

Manufacturer: Lotte, South Korea

Sales: 2011 - 184 million liters, 2012 - 191 million liters

Cachaca 51


Brazilian cane vodka Cachaca

Manufacturer: Muller de Bebidas, Brazil

Sales: 2011 - 182 million liters, 2012 - 181 million liters

McDowell's


Whiskey

Manufacturer: UB India, India

Sales: 2011 - 150 million liters, 2012 - 174 million liters

Officer's Choice


Whiskey

Manufacturer: ABD, India

Sales: 2011 - 154 million liters, 2012 - 167 million liters

Bacardi


Rum

Manufacturer: Bacardi-Martini, UK

Sales: 2011 - 164 million liters, 2012 - 165 million liters

Johnnie Walker


Scotch whiskey

Manufacturer: Diageo, the UK

Sales: 2011 - 153 million liters, 2012 - 162 million liters