UK wine duty rates for 2026 and 2027
The rates in force now, the rates from 1 February 2027, and what they come to on a bottle.
Since 1 August 2023, UK duty on wine is charged on the alcohol in it rather than the volume of wine. Still and sparkling wine pay the same rate, set in bands by strength, and the rates usually rise each February.
These are the rates in force now, and what they come to on a 75cl bottle.
Wine duty rates
| ABV | From 1 Feb 2026 | From 1 Feb 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% to 1.2% | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 1.3% to 3.4% | £9.96 | £10.41 |
| 3.5% to 8.4% | £26.61 | £27.82 |
| 8.5% to 22.0% | £30.62 | £32.01 |
| Over 22.0% | £33.99 | £35.54 |
Per litre of pure alcohol. The 1 Feb 2027 rates were announced at the Budget on 28 October 2026, a rise of 4.5%.
Duty on a 75cl bottle
Still and sparkling wine pay the same.
| ABV | From 1 Feb 2026 | From 1 Feb 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5% | £1.10 | £1.15 | +5p |
| 9.0% | £2.07 | £2.16 | +9p |
| 10.5% | £2.41 | £2.52 | +11p |
| 11.0% | £2.53 | £2.64 | +11p |
| 11.5% | £2.64 | £2.76 | +12p |
| 12.0% | £2.76 | £2.88 | +12p |
| 12.5% | £2.87 | £3.00 | +13p |
| 13.0% | £2.99 | £3.12 | +13p |
| 13.5% | £3.10 | £3.24 | +14p |
| 14.0% | £3.22 | £3.36 | +14p |
| 14.5% | £3.33 | £3.48 | +15p |
| 15.0% | £3.44 | £3.60 | +16p |
Rates correct from 1 February 2026, checked against GOV.UK on 28 October 2026.
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