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What is Wine Equalisation Tax: Australia’s 29% Wholesale Wine Tax Explained The Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) is a 29% tax levied on the wholesale value of wine in Australia. It’s a value-added tax that significantly shapes the price consumers pay for wine and directly influences the landscape of the Australian wine industry, from small craft […]

Most people would guess a country synonymous with luxury, or perhaps one with notoriously high alcohol taxes. But when it comes to which country has the most expensive beer on a consistent, everyday basis, the answer is less glamorous and far more consistent: Iceland. For the average drinker buying a standard pint, Iceland tops the […]