date:Jun 26, 2014
more than 250 per cent (from 2.8 per cent to 9.9 per cent).
Pre-mixed spirits consumption declines
The number of people drinking pre-mixed spirits had declined among all age groups, except men aged 50-64, who were more likely to be drinking pre-mixed spirits than they were in 2010.
But ciders gain seems to be alcopops loss, with the number of people drinking pre-mixed spirits dropping, Ms Smith said. A major factor in the trend has almost certainly been the higher taxes on pre-mixed drinks,