Alcoholic beverage imports up

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Alcoholic beverage imports totaled US$74 million in 2010, up from US$69 million the previous year, but down from US$79 million in 2008, a peak year. As reported in Hoy, in terms of the number of bottles, imports were 2010 n 21,362,535; 2009 - 18,648,026 in 2009; and 2008 n 20,934,563. Whisky imports made up 44.8% of total in 2010, followed by wine with 29.4%, vodka with 7% and beer with 6% of total imports in money. The Dominican government is a major purchaser of liquor, especially during the Christmas holiday season.

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