OREANDA-NEWS The supply of whiskey from the European Union to Russia in August this year reached its lowest level since January, having decreased by 1.7 times in a month, according to data from Eurostat, which was studied by RIA Novosti.

So, in August 2026, whiskey worth 13.9 million euros arrived from the EU to the Russian Federation, the minimum since January of the same year. During the month, the volume of shipments fell by 1.7 times, but increased by 32% year-on-year.

In addition, in September, the association sent cognac to Russia for a maximum of 6.98 million euros since February. During the month, shipments increased by 2% to 6.98 million (+2%). Brandy exports reached 1.96 million (+43%), liqueurs - 4.6 million (-11%), tequila - 1.92 million (-57%), and vodka - 1.3 million (+53%).