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Spirits

2026-06-14 · Treasury · 9926 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider extending the Small Producer Relief to small distilleries.

Answer

Producers making spirits-based products below 8.5% alcohol by volume are already eligible to claim Small Producer Relief on products such as ready-to-drink cocktails. The 8.5% ABV limit ensures these reliefs are targeted at lower strength products. This i...