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Does bag-in-box qualify for UK draught alcohol duty relief?

Bag-in-box products do **not** qualify for draught duty relief under current UK rules. The draught relief scheme requires: - A **pump system and gas pressurised drinks tap** (not bag-in-box delivery) - Minimum **20 litres** per container - For cocktails specifically, a maximum ABV of **8.5%** Members confirmed that bag-in-box falls outside these technical requirements, so it cannot access the duty discount even if it meets other criteria. The relief is designed for products dispensed through traditional draught systems (kegs with tap systems), not flexible packaging.