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Alcohol Glossary

Fortification

Production and ingredients

Summary: For UK Alcohol Duty, fortification is the production process of mixing wine or another product made by fermentation with one or more spirits.

Reference: Alcoholic products technical guide (opens in a new tab)

HM Revenue and Customs · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: Section 30, Fortification

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