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 Early English books online text creation partnership. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 2, no. B01902) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 175514) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English Books, 1641-1700 ; 2739:24) The case of the distillers in and about London, in reference to a duty of excise intended to be laid upon low-wines, by a bill for an additional excise upon beer, ale, and other liquors. 1 sheet ([2] p.) s.n., [London : 1689] Caption title. Half-title on p. [2]: The case of the distillers, June 12, 1689. Publication data suggested by Wing. Imperfect: creased with slight loss of text. Reproduction of the original in the Lincoln's Inn Library. eng Distilling industries -- Law and legislation -- England -- Early works to 1800. Alcoholic beverages -- Taxation -- Law and legislation -- England -- Early works to 1800. Broadsides -- England -- 17th century. eebo The case of the distillers in and about London, in reference to a duty of excise intended to be laid upon low-wines, by a bill for an additional excis [no entry] 1689 2 541 1 0 0 0 0 0 18.48 C The rate of 18.48 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. 2012-06 Assigned for keying and markup 2012-07 Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2013-02 Sampled and proofread 2013-02 Text and markup reviewed and edited 2014-03 Batch review (QC) and XML conversion
THE CASE OF THE Distillers in and about London , In reference to a Duty of Excise intended to be laid upon Low-Wines , By a Bill for an Additional Excise upon Beer , Ale , and other Liquors .

IN the twelfth year of King Charles the Second , two pence a Gallon was laid upon Strong Waters or Aqua-vitae , but there was never any Duty laid upon Low-wines till the twenty second year of King Charles , and then two pence a Gallon was laid for six years upon Low-wines made of Wine , or Syder , or other Materials Imported ; by reason of which Duty last mentioned , the Distiller could not make the same as formerly , so that the King had not any advantage thereby , as by the Entries in the Excise may appear .

Low Wines is only a preparation for making of Proof-Spirits or Aqua-vitae , and is not sold nor consumed in Kind , nor is it fit to be Drank , but is constantly Distilled into Proof-Spirit or Aqua-vitae ; and three or four Gallons of Low Wines will make but one Gallon of Proof-Spirit , all the rest is thrown down the Kennel , not being fit for any use .

In the First Year of the late King James , four Pence a Gallon Additional Duty was laid upon Proof-Spirits or Aquae-vitae , which makes the First Duty upon it six Pence a Gallon ; and that Duty was and is so heavy upon the Distillers , that many have sunk under it , being a third of the full value of the Proof-Spirit when made , and several of them are become Prisoners , not being able to advance their Spirits proportionable to so great a Duty , which hath hindered the Consumption of great quantities of course Malt , fit only for the Distillers use .

If a Duty shall be laid upon Low Wines , which is but a preparation for making the Proof-Spirit or Aqua-vitae , it will not only hind●● the Consumption of many thousand Quarters of Malt yearly , and the Consumption of Molosses and course Sugar that comes from their Majesties Plantations , but also Ruine the Distiller , and consequently many hundred Families , and will not Advance their Majesties Revenue .

There is a Clause mentioned in this Bill , that it shall be Lawful for the Officer at all times to enter into the House of any Distiller , Retayler or Dealer in any Spirits or Aqua-vitae , which Clause is Destructive to the Distillers Trade , for that few Persons will deal in Aqua-vitae or Spirits , if they shall be disturbed at all times in the Night , only for dealing in the said Commodity : And that Clause can be of no Advantage to their Majesties , because the Maker is only lyable to pay the Duty , as the Brewer is for Beer and Ale ; and it was never thought reasonable to give Power to any Officers to disturb the Victualer at any time for dealing , in Beer and Ale.

THE Case of the Distillers , June 12. 1689.