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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Rachael Burford

London gin threatened by ‘toxic mix’ of rocketing production costs and alcohol tax

The majority of Britain’s small spirit distillers could be forced out of business in the coming year, producers warned on Friday.

Distilleries that make the London Dry Gin famous around the world have said a “toxic mix” of rocketing production costs and high duty rates is threatening the industry.

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