While vodka’s overall performance remains flat, bright spots are emerging in North-western and Southern EuropeProvenance is a key growth driver for brands in higher price segments, particularly as the less-but-better trend continues to gain groundA ‘renaissance’ of the martini serve has created significant opportunities for vodka in the on-premise, and the spirit continues to prove essential to the mixology toolkitBrands looking to onboard new consumers are finding success with vodka-based RTDs, which continue to outpace total alcohol in growth termsA martini renaissance, the rise of RTD
A mature category in a mature market, but Europe retains potential for vodka – Category Intel
‘Vodka is the one constant in alcohol; it’s always been there, it’s never completely died.’

Eloise is a freelance journalist and editor and has been reporting on the drinks industry since 2020. She spent five years at The Drinks Business, three of which as editor of The Drinks Business Asia. In 2023 she was named the Alan Lodge Young International Drinks Writer of the Year. As a freelance journalist she has written for Global Drinks Intel, Harpers Wine & Spirit, The Spirits Business, The Caterer, Financial Times, Daily Mail and TimeOut.



