The States That Drink the Most Liquor in America (2023) [MAP]

With over 8.1 billion gallons of alcohol consumed in the U.S. every year, it’s safe to say that Americans love to drink. And while U.S. drinkers may consume more beer and wine than spirits on a yearly basis, Americans still drank a whopping 680.5 million gallons of spirits in 2023, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) — likely driven by the ongoing bourbon boom and tequila’s rapid rise.

When it comes to which region enjoys spirits the most, that title is claimed by the South, where its residents drink an average of 249.5 million total gallons per year. Conversely, Americans in the Northeast drink the least amount of spirits per year, coming in at roughly 122.5 million gallons. The West ranks second in terms of most spirits overall, with 161.8 gallons consumed in 2023, and the Midwest rounds out the top three with 146.8 gallons. But when broken down on a per capita basis, the South actually consumes the least, at 0.97 gallons per person, while the Midwest drinks the most at 1.06 gallons per person.

Curious to learn more about your home state’s spirits consumption and how it compares to your neighbors? Check out our maps below to discover how much your state drinks by volume and per capita.

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Delaware takes the crown for the most spirits consumed per capita per year, though it’s important to note that the state’s lack of sales tax