About these rates
Source: HMRC, Alcohol Duty rates. Checked on 1 October 2026. Rates usually change on 1 February. When they do, this page and every calculator on DrinksCalc update together.
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UK alcohol duty rates 2026
Every current rate per litre of pure alcohol, and what that means for the packs the trade actually sells.
Standard rates, £ per litre of pure alcohol
Draught relief rates, £ per litre of pure alcohol
Containers of 20 litres or more, under 8.5% ABV, designed for dispense equipment.