In a single European market why does Scotch Whisky cost you less in Europe than in the UK?
A 70cl bottle of blended Scotch Whisky might sell for £10.70 in Britain. Tax would take £7.07 or 66% of the retail price. In 10 out of 15 EU countries, lower taxes mean that the same bottle is sold for less: Spain about £4.90 41% tax Italy about £4.90 42% tax Germany about £6.90 49% tax France about £7.00 58% tax
FURTHER INFORMATION FROM: THE SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION
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