03.05.2011 - Vinexpo news selection
Vodka consumption has been explosive, up 49.25% between 2005 and 2009, while that of brandies, tequila and gin has decreased by 19.47%, 23.98% and 11.21% respectively.
Overall, Austrian imbibers drank 8.9% more spirits in 2009 than in 2005 and are expected to increase their consumption by a further 6.43% between 2010 and 2014.
Taking into account the population of legal drinking age, average annual per capita spirits consumption in Austria is 4.4 litres. (VINEXPO - The iwsr / 22 April 2011)