How is duty calculated on alcohol?
- How is duty calculated on alcohol?
Duty is charged to the alcohol content. This is calculated by multiplying the bulk litres by the abv of the product. The excise duty is then obtained by multiplying this amount by the spirit duty rate.
- How much is duty on a bottle of wine?
Wine Duty is a fixed charge set by Government annually. The prevailing rate of Duty remains the same, regardless of the cost of the wine. Current rates are: £2.23 per 75cl bottle of still wine.