Traditional cider makers say tax on strong brands will hurt their business

Duty band for super-strength white cider and perry will penalise us, warn artisans

Traditional cider makers have warned they will be unfairly penalised by a tax on super-strength cider, as the rest of the drinks industry toasted the budget freeze on alcohol duty.

The chancellor unveiled plans, including a new duty band on still cider and perry with an alcohol content between 6.9% and 7.5%, in a move the Treasury said was aimed at “white cider”.

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