The minimum price which alcohol can be sold at in Scotland has now risen by 30%.
Scotland became the first country in the world to introduce a minimum price for alcohol in 2018 in the hopes of reducing the availability of cheap drink in shops.
Having remained at 50p per unit since its introduction, the minimum unit price of alcohol has now increased to 65p per unit.
The price rise means that a typical 12.5% bottle of wine must now be sold at £6.09 or higher, while a 500ml can of lager will now cost at least £1.30.
It comes after alcohol deaths in Scotland have climbed to their highest level since 2008, with some critics claiming that the policy had “monumentally failed”.
Minimum unit pricing is calculated using this formula: the price per unit (currently £0.50) x the strength of alcohol (ABV) x the volume in litres. With the minimum unit price increase, here is how much alcohol sold in Scottish shops will now cost.
1. Scotch Whisky, 70cl bottle (40% ABV) – £18.20
For a 70cl bottle of whisky at 40% ABV, consumers can expect to pay £18.20, while the bottle would have previously cost £14. | Getty Images
2. Vodka or Gin, 70cl bottle (37.5% ABV) – £17.07
Minimum unit pricing for spirits such as vodka or gin sold in 70cl bottles of 37.5% ABV will rise from £13.13 to £17.07. | Getty Images
3. Vodka or Gin, 1L bottle (37.5% ABV) – £24.38
The minimum unit price for 1 litre bottles of vodka or gin will increase from £18.75 to £24.38. | sirylok - stock.adobe.com
4. Wine, 750ml bottle (12% ABV) – £5.85
The minimum unit price for wine will increase from £4.50 to £5.85 for a 750ml bottle at 12% ABV. | Getty Images