FOR DISTILLERY OWNERS & OPERATORS

How does your
distillery compare?

Compare production, costs and business challenges with other participating distilleries.

Free to participate · About 10 minutes

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  • See how your production, costs and revenue compare with other participants.
  • Explore the challenges, decisions and outlook shaping other businesses.
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What is your outlook for 2026 compared with the previous year?Global responses

Global responses for What is your outlook for 2026 compared with the previous year?. Top answer: Moderate growth expected, 39 percent.

Moderate growth expected39%
Stable25%
Cautious/uncertain18%
Strong growth expected15%
Contraction expected4%

Sample result · 2026 business outlook

HOW IT WORKS

Contribute. Compare.

A shared benchmark, built by distilleries around the world.

1

Share your experience

Answer practical questions about running your distillery. Financial figures use ranges.

2

Explore your benchmark

See your answers alongside combined results from participating distilleries.

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FAQ

A few quick answers.

Who is the survey for?

Owners, distillers and team members at operating commercial distilleries, anywhere in the world.

What will I see?

Your answers alongside aggregated responses from participating distilleries. Country comparisons appear when enough responses are available.

Do I need exact financial figures?

No. Financial questions use ranges, and sensitive questions include a “prefer not to say” option.

How long should I allow?

Set aside around 10 minutes.

See where your distillery stands.

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