5 States with the Highest Alcohol and Beer Tax

2. Oregon

Excise Tax Rate on Distilled Spirits: $22.86 per gallon 

Excise Tax Rate on Beer: $0.08 per gallon

Due to the extremely low state taxes on beer and wine, Oregon is a drinker’s paradise. The state boasts more craft distilleries than Kentucky and is second only to California in the number of wineries. 

In June, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek asked the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to suspend consideration of a 50-cent surcharge on liquor sales. The governor’s decision means that, at least for the foreseeable future, Oregon is not increasing the price of liquor. A separate proposal to raise taxes on beer and wine never made it off the ground in the legislative session.