date:Mar 18, 2013
reviewed, given the state of the economy at the moment.
The Scotch Whisky Association argues the effect of increases in tax are felt more by whisky drinkers as the current tax on a unit of Scotch whisky is 250 per cent higher than on cider, 30 per cent higher than on wine and 37 per cent higher than on beer.
The average price of a bottle of Scotch is currently 12.60. Of this ,VAT is 2.10 and excise duty is 7.50 making the total tax paid on each bottle 9.60 which the SWA say is too much.
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