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Distilleries and liquor manufacturers in Lebanon

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Lebanon at a glance

Population
5.8 million (2025)
GDP
US$34.5 billion (2025)
GDP per person
US$5,897 (2025)
Capital
Beirut
Currency
Lebanese pound (LBP)
Languages
Arabic
Climate
Moderate Mediterranean: cool rainy winters and hot humid summers on the coast, with snow on higher ground in winter. The Bekaa and north-east are drier because of a rain shadow. Coastal warehouses need humidity control.
Alcohol status
legal
Legal drinking age
18 (Penal Code arts. 625-626, as cited by Wikipedia)
Alcohol per adult
2 litres of pure alcohol a year (2024, WHO)
Spirits imports
US$38.6 million (2024); mainly from United Kingdom, Mexico, France, Ireland
Spirits exports
US$11.4 million (2024); mainly to Iraq, USA, United Arab Emirates, Burkina Faso
Import duty on spirits
Standard (MFN) rate 2020: whisky 15.0%; vodka 15.0%; rum 15.0%; gin 15.0%
Traveller allowance
1 litre of spirits above 22% ABV or 2 litres of wine or beer (2 litres combined max) for travellers 18+; secondary source citing Lebanese Customs.
The market
Alcohol is legal and widely sold. Lebanon has a long winemaking tradition (Chateau Ksara dates from 1857). UN Comtrade shows HS 2208 imports of about USD 38.6 million in 2024 (UK, Mexico, France, Ireland) and exports of about USD 11.4 million (Iraq, USA, UAE). WHO estimates about 2.0 litres of pure alcohol per adult (2024, three-year average). The currency crisis has distorted prices; inflation was extremely high in 2023.
Importing
Excise is levied on certain beverages and spirits, tobacco, gasoline and vehicles; schedule not available on the source read.
Advertising
WHO country profile (2018 edition, data c.2016): legally binding national rules - advertising: no; product placement: no; sponsorship: no; sales promotion: no; health-warning requirement - on adverts: no; on containers: yes. 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 yes, places/density no; restrictions - specific events: no; intoxicated persons: yes; 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: Lebanese Customs Administration

Trade bodies and fairs: ProWein, Dusseldorf (international wine and spirits fair), Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris

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 Lebanon

Lebanon is located in the Middle East along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Arabic is the official language, alongside widespread use of French and English. The country's economy is traditionally centered on commerce and services, including trade, banking, and tourism.

The spirits market

Alcohol is legal for adults aged 18, though select conservative municipalities enforce bans. Commercially registered companies import spirits for private retail and hospitality distribution. Products face a 5% base tariff, a 3% additional fee, surcharges up to 10%, an excise duty of 1,200 LBP per litre, and 11% VAT. Domestic producers make spirits including arak, gin, and vodka, while dining and nightlife demand creates opportunities for exporters of premium Scotch whisky, vodka, gin, and tequila.

Licences, import duty and labelling rules in Lebanon

Spirits importers and distributors in Lebanon

Duty-free and travel-retail shops in Lebanon

Who makes liquor in Lebanon? This list covers 55 liquor manufacturers and distilleries — Riachi Winery & Distillery, Arak El Rif (Michel El Khazen Family Distillery) [عرق الريف], Ana Beirut [أنا بيروت], Arak Farid 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 Lebanon and the licences needed to make it there.

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