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Distilleries and liquor manufacturers in Azerbaijan

44 producers listed, including 1 bulk or neutral spirit.

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Azerbaijan at a glance

Population
10.2 million (2025)
GDP
US$75.9 billion (2025)
GDP per person
US$7,410.7 (2025)
Capital
Baku
Currency
Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
Languages
Azerbaijani
Climate
Nine of eleven Koppen zones occur. Annual rainfall from 200-350 mm on the Absheron Peninsula to 1,600-1,800 mm in Lankaran; the Greater Caucasus shields most of the country from cold northern air. Extremes of -33 C (Julfa) and 46 C (Ordubad) recorded.
Alcohol status
legal
Legal drinking age
Purchase age 18 (Law No. 499-IG on Children's Rights, 1998)
Alcohol per adult
2.2 litres of pure alcohol a year (2024, WHO)
Spirits imports
US$27.9 million (2023); mainly from United Kingdom, Russian Federation, France, Mexico
Spirits exports
US$24.3 million (2024); mainly to Russian Federation, Spain, Kazakhstan, Austria
Import duty on spirits
Standard (MFN) rate 2023: whisky specific/compound duty, WITS AVE estimate about 22.29%; vodka specific/compound duty, WITS AVE estimate about 29.02%; rum specific/compound duty, WITS AVE estimate about 35.79%; gin specific/compound duty, WITS AVE estimate about 25.92%
Excise on spirits
Domestic production: AZN 5 per litre on vodka, cognac and other strong drinks; imported spirits taxed at separately set rates (AZN 12 per Trend.az, March 2022, unit not stated) (2026)
Traveller allowance
1 litre of spirits above 22% ABV or 2 litres of wine or beer for travellers 18+; secondary source citing the State Customs Committee.
Major producers
Baki-Kastel
The market
Wine and spirits are described as important farm products and viticulture is a research focus; beer is produced locally by Baki-Kastel (Wikipedia, Azerbaijan).
Importing
Domestic excise is AZN 5 per litre on vodka, cognac and other spirits and AZN 5 on food alcohol; imported excise goods carry separate rates set by the executive authority (a March 2022 report put imported spirits like vodka and gin at AZN 12).
Advertising
WHO country profile (2018 edition, data c.2016): legally binding national rules - advertising: yes; product placement: yes; sponsorship: yes; sales promotion: yes; health-warning requirement - on adverts: no; on containers: no. Status may have changed since; check current national advertising code.
Sale restrictions
WHO country profile (2018 edition, data c.2016): national limits on sale - on-premise: hours/days no, places/density no; off-premise: hours/days no, places/density no; restrictions - specific events: no; intoxicated persons: no; petrol stations: no; minimum age for spirits - on-premise 18, off-premise 18. Online sales not covered by the profile; check current local licensing rules.

Regulators: State Customs Committee

Trade bodies and fairs: ProWein, Dusseldorf (international wine and spirits fair)

Compiled by Distillers Hub in October 2026 from the World Bank, WHO, UN Comtrade, the WITS tariff database and the sources below. Figures change: check with the regulator or a customs broker before you act.

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About Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is located in the South Caucasus region at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea. The official language is Azerbaijani, while Russian is also widely spoken. The nation's economy is primarily driven by oil and natural gas production, alongside an established agricultural sector.

The spirits market

Alcohol is legal for adults aged 18 and older, with private retail and hospitality distribution operating without a state monopoly. Registered corporate importers face a 15% customs duty, an excise duty of AZN 5.00 per litre, and 18% VAT. Local facilities primarily produce vodka, brandy, cognac, wine, and liqueurs. Growing demand in Baku creates opportunities for exporters of premium western spirits, including Scotch and Irish whiskies, gin, and tequila.

Licences, import duty and labelling rules in Azerbaijan

Spirits importers and distributors in Azerbaijan

Duty-free and travel-retail shops in Azerbaijan

Who makes liquor in Azerbaijan? This list covers 44 liquor manufacturers and distilleries — Absheron-Sharab OJSC (Abşeron-Şərab ASC), AZGRANATA LLC (AZGRANATA MMC), SAVALAN - ASPI Winery (ASPI AQRO MMC), A+CO ASC (Xırdalan Şərab Zavodu) and more: whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, neutral spirit (ENA) and local spirits producers, with their towns, products and websites. See also how to import or export liquor to Azerbaijan and the licences needed to make it there.

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