• slashasdf@feddit.nl
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    5 个月前

    Yep, it’s very easy and cheap to produce alcohol, the only reason it’s expensive now is due to countries adding high excise taxes and the like to alcoholic drinks

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      5 个月前

      Margins on alcohol sales are fairly high, especially with high rates of industry consolidation over the last decade.

      Retail alone collects a 20-30% vig on well standard hard liquor, for instance. Distributors can add another 40%.

      The Gray Goose sticker price of $30 for 750mL includes an excise tax of $2.40 So around 8%, by comparison.