All European Union (EU) countries and the United Kingdom levy excise duties on distilled alcohol; excise tax is applied to the cost of goods on purchase.
The standard size of a liquor bottle in Europe is 700ml (23.7 oz). Many spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey, contain alcohol content in the range of 40 percent. In the European countries covered, the average excise duty on a 700ml bottle of liquor containing 40 percent alcohol is €5.13 (US $5.85).
Source Tax Foundation
Latest Posts in "Europe"
- European VAT Handbook 2025-2026 by Zampa Partners
- Star Trek Online and Neverwinter Face Backlash Over Unannounced VAT Charges in Europe
- Import VAT Recovery: The Critical Role of Accurate Documentation for Successful VAT Claims
- Implementing e-Invoicing & SAF-T Mandates in CSE Countries: Key Insights and Compliance Roadmap
- Navigating e-Invoicing and SAF-T Mandates in CSE: Compliance Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
