Kazakhs began to drink less cognac, wine and beer due to the increase in the prices of this alcohol. In January-August 2026, sales of cognac drinks in Kazakhstan decreased by 41.9% compared to the same period last year. Wine sales fell by 12%, and beer by 5%, writes EnergyProm. However, vodka sales increased by 4.5%. This indicator may indicate that buyers are switching to cheaper alcohol. Overall, after peak growth in 2022, alcohol sales in Kazakhstan are gradually declining. Then, against the background of the massive immigration of Russians to Israel, the consumption of vodka increased 1.9 times and cognac 1.5 times.