Understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes: a conjoint study

This study aims to explore the key attributes of Indian whiskey that shape consumer preferences, providing valuable insights for manufacturers and marketers in the rapidly growing whiskey market. Based on the literature review and focus group discussion, we identified eight intrinsic and extrinsic a...

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Main Authors: Vidya Patwardhan, Nishar Ahmed, Harish Unnikrishnan, Jyothi Mallya
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Cogent Business & Management
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2025.2472023
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description This study aims to explore the key attributes of Indian whiskey that shape consumer preferences, providing valuable insights for manufacturers and marketers in the rapidly growing whiskey market. Based on the literature review and focus group discussion, we identified eight intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of Indian whiskey. Further, three levels for each of the attributes are identified. Using 1000minds software, we collected data from participants to rank these attributes based on their preferences for Indian whiskey. The survey was sent to 693 participants, attempted by 422 participants and completed by 234 participants, resulting in a 34% response rate. According to the findings, aging is a highly important attribute, followed by packaging and price. Findings also revealed consumers have placed slightly greater importance to intrinsic attributes compared to extrinsic attributes. This study contributes to a broader understanding of consumer behavior in the Indian whiskey market, helping marketers to understand better and cater to consumer preferences for Indian whiskey.
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spelling doaj-art-9e2201902ba04e7b855a652ab698a5132025-08-20T02:38:10ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Business & Management2331-19752025-12-0112110.1080/23311975.2025.2472023Understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes: a conjoint studyVidya Patwardhan0Nishar Ahmed1Harish Unnikrishnan2Jyothi Mallya3Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, IndiaWelcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, IndiaWelcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, IndiaWelcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, IndiaThis study aims to explore the key attributes of Indian whiskey that shape consumer preferences, providing valuable insights for manufacturers and marketers in the rapidly growing whiskey market. Based on the literature review and focus group discussion, we identified eight intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of Indian whiskey. Further, three levels for each of the attributes are identified. Using 1000minds software, we collected data from participants to rank these attributes based on their preferences for Indian whiskey. The survey was sent to 693 participants, attempted by 422 participants and completed by 234 participants, resulting in a 34% response rate. According to the findings, aging is a highly important attribute, followed by packaging and price. Findings also revealed consumers have placed slightly greater importance to intrinsic attributes compared to extrinsic attributes. This study contributes to a broader understanding of consumer behavior in the Indian whiskey market, helping marketers to understand better and cater to consumer preferences for Indian whiskey.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2025.2472023Indian whiskeyintrinsic attributesextrinsic attributesconsumer behaviorconsumer preferenceconjoint analysis
spellingShingle Vidya Patwardhan
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Understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes: a conjoint study
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Indian whiskey
intrinsic attributes
extrinsic attributes
consumer behavior
consumer preference
conjoint analysis
title Understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes: a conjoint study
title_full Understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes: a conjoint study
title_fullStr Understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes: a conjoint study
title_full_unstemmed Understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes: a conjoint study
title_short Understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes: a conjoint study
title_sort understanding consumer preferences of whiskey attributes a conjoint study
topic Indian whiskey
intrinsic attributes
extrinsic attributes
consumer behavior
consumer preference
conjoint analysis
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2025.2472023
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