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Why Asia Pacific’s on-premise should be a whiskey/whisky focus – Market Intel

CGA by NIQ
Last updated: 12/03/2026 at 11:56 AM
By CGA by NIQ
3 March 2026
9 Min Read

South-East Asia posts one of the highest weekly visitation rates to bars and restaurants anywhere globally, with Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines trending up year on year.


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Asia Pacific's on-premise is steadily resetting the stage for whiskey/whisky - and not in a 'one-size-fits-all way. NIQ considers how the channel is reshaping the category through distinct serve preferences, premium cues and new formats. Despite global on-premise headwinds, Asia Pacific’s channel hotspots continue to offer resilient routes to trial and trade-up for the whiskey/whisky category.South-East Asia posts one of the highest weekly visitation rates to bars and restaurants anywhere globally, with Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines trending up year on year.

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CGA by NIQ’s Reach survey provides insights from 34 countries around the world, covering around 27,500 on-premise consumers and 525 operators. It provides accurate and up-to-date analysis of consumer sentiment across Europe and beyond, fusing with other CGA research sources for a 360-degree view of the sector. For more details, contact CGA by NIQ client solutions director George Argyropoulos at [email protected]
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