We are a proud spirts producing nation – spirits producers support hundreds of thousands of jobs, attract thousands of tourists year on year and generate significant growth
Key Facts
The UK Spirits industry is worth more than
£13Bn
a year in sales
UK spirits are responsible
for more than
£6Bn
a year in exports
UK spirits represent more than
20%
of UK food and
drink exports
There are now
470
distilleries
across the UK
Since
2015
The number of distilleries has more than doubled
The spirits industry
has invested more than
£500M
in the UK over the last five years
This contribution to the economy requires ongoing backing from government through a stable and consistent tax regime. The UK Spirits Alliance is campaigning for a fairer duty regime in the upcoming Budget.
We are also committed to working with Ministers to ensure our beloved national drinks are not penalised through unfair tariffs.