The most recent national statistics on revenues from taxes and fees on alcohol (from 2006):


February 16, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

The most recent national statistics on revenues from taxes and fees on alcohol (from 2006):

Federal Tax Revenue

Distilled spirits: $4.6 billion

Wine: $877 million

Beer: $3.7 billion

State Tax Revenue

Distilled spirits: $5.7 billion

Wine: $1.6 billion

Beer: $5.4 billion

Local Tax Revenue

Distilled spirits: $529 million

Wine: $219 million

Beer: $1.09 billion

Source: Distilled Spirits Council of the United States