How to use the WDR calculator
We have developed a simple 3 step process to help you use the WDR calculator:
1. Input your package type : size of can, bottle or measure (eg 440ml) and then input how many there are in a multi-pack. Put 1 if just a single item.
2. Input the alcohol strength (ABV) – it will be on the bottle/can (or choose from the examples on this page).
3. Input the minimum price set by the Government or local council (assuming minimum pricing is legal)
Press calculate to see both the number of units of alcohol and the minimum retail price based on your selection!
ABV of popular brands
The ABV and typical size of a selection of the leading brands have been set out on this page to help you work out how many units are in your favourite drink and what it would cost if minimum pricing were ever to be introduced.
It works for pub prices too
We have included measures that you find in a pub such as 25ml for a single shot of spirits, a pint (568ml) for beer, lager, cider or Guinness.
A glass of wine is usually 125ml, 175ml or 250ml and a bottle is typically 750ml.
Drinks with mixers should be calculated by the amount and strength of the spirit included; eg double vodka and Red Bull = 25ml x 2.
However be aware that the minimum price for drinking in a pub or bar may be set at a much higher level than that used in a supermarket, to reflect the different ways that alcohol is bought and consumed.
What minimum price should be used?
At present there is no agreement between proponents of minimum pricing on what price should be used.
However here are a few suggestions :
Scottish Government : 45p per unit
Sir Liam Donaldson (ex Chief Medical Officer) : 50p per unit
Most commentators and analysts : 50p per unit
Manchester City council : 50p per unit
Northern Ireland Assembly proposals : 40-70p
| Spirits / RTD brand |
ABV |
Pack |
Size ml |
| Bacardi Rum |
37.5% |
Bottle |
700 |
| Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur |
17.0% |
Bottle |
700 |
| Bell’s Scotch Whisky |
40.0% |
Bottle |
700 |
| Glen’s Vodka |
37.5% |
Bottle |
700 |
| Gordons London Dry Gin |
37.5% |
Bottle |
700 |
| Smirnoff Red Vodka |
37.5% |
Bottle |
700 |
| Three Barrels Brandy |
40.0% |
Bottle |
700 |
| Bacardi Breezer |
4.0% |
Bottle |
275 |
| Smirnoff Ice |
4.0% |
Bottle |
275 |
| WKD Blue |
4.5% |
Bottle |
275 |
| Cider brand |
ABV |
Pack |
Size ml |
| Blackthorn |
4.7% |
Can |
440 |
| Bulmers |
4.5% |
Bottle |
568 |
| Diamond White |
7.5% |
Bottle |
2000 |
| Gaymers Original |
4.5% |
Bottle |
330 |
| Magners |
4.5% |
Bottle |
568 |
| Strongbow |
5.3% |
Can |
440 |
| Still wine brand |
ABV |
Pack |
Size ml |
| Blossom Hill California red |
12.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| First Cape Cape Red |
14.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Hardy’s Stamp of Australia red |
14.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Kumala Cape Classics red |
13.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Lindemans Cellar Selection red |
14.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Blossom Hill California white |
11.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| First Cape Cape White |
12.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Hardy’s Stamp of Australia white |
12.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Lindemans Sydney Cove white |
13.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Stowells Chardonnay Pinot Grigio |
12.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Mateus rose |
11.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Gallo White Grenache rose |
9.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Blossom Hill White Zinfandel rose |
10.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Echo Falls White Zinfandel rose |
11.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| JP Chenet rose |
11.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Sparkling wine brand |
ABV |
Pack |
Size ml |
| Codorniu Cava |
11.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Jacobs Creek Pinot Noir |
11.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Lanson Black Label |
12.5% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Moët & Chandon NV |
12.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Veuve Clicquot NV |
12.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
| Other drinks |
ABV |
Pack |
Size ml |
| Guinness Draught |
4.1% |
Can |
440 |
| Buckfast |
15.0% |
Bottle |
750 |
Note : we have made every effort to keep the ABV data up to date. However we do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions – see our Website terms of use
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