Assam Liquor Price List 2025: Effective September 1, the Assam Excise Department implemented a reduction in alcohol prices across the state. This decision, announced on August 17, 2024, was made possible by adjusting ad-valorem taxes on various alcoholic beverages, including Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), beer, wine, brandy, rum, and ready-to-drink options.
The price adjustment follows a previous hike in March 2024, which aimed to boost state revenue, considering the significant contribution of alcohol taxes to Assam’s financial structure. The updated tax framework introduces varying ad-valorem levies and adjusted minimum price thresholds based on the type and cost of alcohol. If you want to check the current liquor price in the state then you should visit the official website of the Department of Excise, Assam at https://stateexcise.assam.gov.in.
Background & Specific Reductions of Assam Liquor Price
- Beer: Draught beer with up to 5% alcohol content now faces an ad-valorem levy of 0.57 times its assessed value, leading to a reduction of ₹34 per 650ml bottle.
- Spirits:
- Indian-made spirits priced below ₹360 per bottle see a decrease of ₹144 per 750ml bottle, resulting from an ad-valorem levy of 1.21 times the assessed value.
- Luxury brands with a maximum retail price (MRP) between ₹360 and ₹500 experience a price drop of ₹166 per 750ml bottle, due to an ad-valorem levy of 1.08 times the assessed value.
- Elegant brands priced between ₹500 and ₹700 see a reduction of ₹214 per 750ml bottle, with an ad-valorem levy of 1.06 times the assessed value.
Assam Liquor Price List for 2025-26
The Assam Excise Department has provided the following price list for some of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the state, including whisky, wine, beer, and local spirits. Please note that prices are subject to change based on government policies and market conditions. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to visit the official Assam Excise Dept website (Liquor Price List) or contact authorized retailers.
Whisky
| Brand Name |
Quantity |
Price (₹) |
| Golf Club Whisky |
180 ml |
138 |
| Caravan Prestige Whisky |
180 ml |
140 |
| Officer’s Choice Prestige Whisky |
180 ml |
190 |
| Red Knight Select Whisky |
360 ml |
280 |
| McDowell’s No.1 Reserve Whisky |
360 ml |
235 |
| Royal Stag Classic Whisky |
360 ml |
330 |
| Blenders Pride Select Premium Whisky |
360 ml |
500 |
| 100 Pipers Blended Scotch Whisky, 12 Years |
750 ml |
1,725 |
| Ballantine’s Finest Blended Scotch Whisky |
750 ml |
1,650 |
Vodka
| Brand Name |
Quantity |
Price (₹) |
| White Mischief Vodka |
180 ml |
235 |
| Magic Moments Pure Grain Vodka |
180 ml |
240 |
| Smirnoff Triple Distilled Vodka |
360 ml |
530 |
| Absolut Vodka |
750 ml |
1,650 |
| Ketel One Vodka |
750 ml |
1,800 |
Rum
| Brand Name |
Quantity |
Price (₹) |
| Golf Club XXX Rum |
180 ml |
138 |
| Honey Badger XXX Rum |
180 ml |
140 |
| Bacardi Carta Blanca Superior White Rum |
360 ml |
550 |
| Old Monk White Rum |
180 ml |
280 |
Beer
| Brand Name |
Quantity |
Price (₹) |
| Bira91 Blonde Summer Lager Beer |
650 ml |
335 |
| Carlsberg Classic Strong Beer |
650 ml |
190 |
| Kingfisher Strong Premium Beer |
650 ml |
140 |
| Heineken Lager Beer |
650 ml |
345 |
| Tuborg Premium Mild Beer |
650 ml |
135 |
Local Alcohol (Country Spirit)
| Brand Name |
Quantity |
Price (₹) |
| Judima (Rice Wine) |
750 ml |
Varies |
| Apong (Rice Beer) |
750 ml |
Varies |
NOTE: Prices for local alcoholic beverages like Judima and Apong may vary based on regional production and availability. It is recommended to check with local vendors for precise pricing.
Excise Duty Rates for MCT Licences in Assam
The Assam Excise Department has outlined the following excise duty rates for various categories of alcoholic beverages;
| S/N |
Liquor Type |
Brand |
Excise Duty |
Gallonage Fee |
| 1 |
Beer |
Up to 5% |
₹39 per case |
₹1 per BL |
|
|
Above 5% |
₹62.40 per case |
|
| 2 |
IMFL |
General |
₹280.98 per case |
₹2 per BL |
|
|
Regular |
₹357.94 per case |
|
|
|
Luxury |
₹429.10 per case |
|
|
|
Premium |
₹758.56 per case |
|
|
|
Classic Premium |
₹1,657.50 per case |
|
| 3 |
Concentrated Rum |
|
₹81 per case |
₹1.84 per BL |
| 4 |
Wine |
Less than 42% |
₹45 per case |
₹2 per BL |
These adjustments are speculated to be a strategic move ahead of the festive season and in response to a decline in alcohol sales following the previous price hike. Assam, which consumes an average of 530,000 liters of alcohol daily, generating ₹10 crores in excise revenue, may see a significant impact from this reduction.