HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released its annual report that shows the most popular products sold across the state.

The report stated that there were $3.15 billion in sales (including liquor and sales taxes) with a net income of $260.8 million.

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Tequila, ready-to-drink beverages, and whiskey topped the list of product categories with the largest year-over-year dollar gains, with increases ranging from 3.8% to 51.9% across categories.

The report also stated that unflavored vodkas were the top spirits in 43 counties across the state. Nearly $336 million in sales were made with unflavored vodka in 2022-23, followed by nearly $285 million in American Whiskey (bourbon).

When it comes to wine, Californa cabernet sauvignon was the top wine category in 42 counties, while another 13 counties had box red wine as the top wine. California chardonnay and beverage wine were the top wines in the remaining counties, with six each.

TOP 10 E-COMMERCE SPIRITS ITEMS BY UNITS

1. Blanton’s Single Barrel Straight Bourbon, 50 mL

2. Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon, 750 mL

3. Crown Russe Vodka, 1.75L

4. Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Straight Bourbon FWGS Exclusive Barrel, 375 mL

5. Weller Special Reserve Straight Bourbon, 750 mL

6. John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof, 750 mL

7. Tito’s Handmade Vodka, 1.75 L

8. Blanton’s Single Barrel Straight Bourbon, 750 mL

9. Henry McKenna Single Barrel Straight Bourbon, Bottled in Bond 10 Year Old, 750 mL

10. Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Straight Bourbon, FWGS Exclusive Barrel, 750mL

In all 67 counties, whiskey had the top share of sales followed by vodka, however, unflavored vodka made more money.

Top 10 Product Categories by Dollar Sales

1. Unflavored Vodka: $335,839,030

2. American Whiskey (bourbon): $284,911,963

3. Tequila, Silver or Blanco: $110,573,327

4. California Cabernet Sauvignon: $95,418,781

5. Flavored Whiskey: $92,502,872

6. Ready to Drink: $89,150,186

7. Flavored Vodka: $83,935,086

8. Scotch: $81,043,832

9. Cognac: $80,929,560

10. California Chardonnay: $78,932,313

Top Pennsylvania Products

• Top Pennsylvania Wine by Dollar Sales: The Winery at Wilcox Clarion River Red

• Top Pennsylvania Spirit by Dollar Sales: Stateside Vodka Soda Variety Pack (8×355 mL)

Top Items by Unit

• Top Wine: La Marca Prosecco; 855,820 units sold

• Top Spirits: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, 4,634,009 units sold

The full report can be seen by clicking here.

“The accomplishments and initiatives detailed within this report speak to the PLCB’s ongoing
commitment to continue to build and enhance our service to Pennsylvania consumers, licensees,
prevention stakeholders, beverage alcohol industry members and other stakeholders,” said the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

The top three counties, Allegheny, Philadelphia, and Montgomery accounted for 35% of statewide sales.

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