Liquor Price Increased: People who are fond of alcohol will now have to loosen their pockets more than before to spill the jam. Actually, the Tamil Nadu government has increased the retail prices of about 18 brands of imported liquor.
After the new prices, 500 ml beer has become costlier by Rs 20. Whereas, about 320 rupees have been increased on one liter bottle of some brands. After the new prices, 100 Pipers Blended Scotch Whiskey which was earlier sold for Rs 460 will now be available for Rs 520.
Tamil Nadu Liquor Corporation Tasmac has increased the retail prices of foreign liquor and beer imported from other states. Beer shows an increase in the revised MRP list, reports TOI. An increase of Rs 10 has been made for 330 ml and Rs 20 for 500 ml. Whereas, the prices of Vodka, Whisky, Gin and Rum have been increased significantly.
As per the new prices of vodka, whisky, gin and rum, there has been an increase of Rs 240 for 700 and 750 ml bottles. Rs 320 has been increased for one liter bottles. The MRP list shows more than 500 varieties and brands of imported liquor. Imported liquor is sold exclusively at specialized stores.
Apart from imported liquor, Liquor Corporation has also increased the prices of various types of liquor purchased from other states. Whereas, 18 varieties of liquor have become costlier by Rs 320. Sources reveal that only three of these varieties are available at all retail shops. For example, 100 Pipers Blended Scotch Whisky, which was earlier sold for Rs 460 per 180 ml, will now retail for Rs 520. Similarly, the price of Globus wine has increased from Rs 140 to Rs 170 per 180 ml.
