The UK Spirits Alliance brings together members of Britain’s iconic spirits industry, campaigning for a fairer duty system that supports jobs, growth and consumers.

The spirits industry supports over 446,000 jobs and contributes £13 billion to the UK economy.

The Chancellor’s decision to increase excise duty on spirits will have serious consequences for distilleries and their business operation. In addition, excise duty has been increased 17% in the last 3 years, which has further compounded financial challenges. If the Government is serious about delivering growth and supporting the hospitality sector, it must also be serious about backing the spirits industry and the distillers who are at the cutting edge of innovation.

Previously, the stable duty system gave a generation of spirits entrepreneurs the confidence to join what is becoming one of the UK’s growth success stories, with the number of distilleries rising from 350 to 1,050 (200% increase) over the last 7 years.

We continue to press the Government to support the British Spirits industry, working with the UK Spirits APPG and our campaign to secure a fairer tax regime for the sector.