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Which countries were among the leading consumers of distilled spirits in 2016?
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In 2016, the countries identified as the leading consumers of distilled spirits were South Korea, Seychelles, Russia, Estonia, and Lithuania.1
It is important to note that while these nations led in the consumption of spirits, there were significant global disparities in drinking patterns; for instance, many countries with the highest total alcohol consumption levels actually consumed relatively low quantities of distilled spirits.1