Total sales were up over 6% compared to 2021 and over 10% when compared to 2019, the last year when the hospitality sector was fully open. Irish Whiskey continued its stellar growth of recent years with domestic sales increasing by over 10% in 2022 annually and Irish cream sales rose by 8%.
However, even more encouraging is sales of Irish spirits across 120 international markets rising further. Total Irish spirit exports increased in value by over 17% in 2022, following a 25% increase the previous year, demonstrating that demand for premium Irish spirits continues to grow across global markets.