neeeeeeeeeek   10 #1 Posted September 29, 2010 I have collected quite a few sloes and know where there are loads more so was thinking of making loads of Sloe Gin then flogging it at Christmas markets. Am I allowed to do that? Can I just rent a stall and flog it? If not would I get grief for it if I had a stall on Fargate or somewhere or would nobody care?  Also would anyone buy any? Would you buy some? Little bottles, great last minute gifts at a fiver or something?  Any info appreciated.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Merry_Legs   10 #2 Posted September 29, 2010 Would you need a licence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Merry_Legs   10 #3 Posted September 29, 2010 Best off just giving it away then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stormy   10 #4 Posted September 29, 2010 If it tastes alright I'll buy a bottle off you. Couldn't you do something a bit cheeky, ask people to buy a raffle ticket off yourself for a fiver and you could win a bottle. (Every ticket wins ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Merry_Legs   10 #5 Posted September 29, 2010 Sounds like you've had some already - dropping your 'Hs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pidgeon   10 #6 Posted September 29, 2010 Spose you would need legal labeling on it. showing %age alchohol and how many units it has and pictures of pregnant women on it telling them not to drink it cos otherwise they would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HeadingNorth   11 #7 Posted September 29, 2010 As far as I know it's illegal to sell alcohol under any circumstances, unless you've applied for a licence.  You can get a temporary personal licence for certain circumstances, such as selling your home-made gin at a school fete or suchlike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Merry_Legs   10 #8 Posted September 29, 2010 Put some 'go faster' stripes on the label. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HotPhil   10 #9 Posted September 29, 2010 Insurance might be a good plan too - I've heard you can get it for crafts and things like that. Accidentally poisoning people can end up expensive I'd imagine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chem1st   10 #10 Posted September 29, 2010 You'd need a license to sell alcohol and have to pay the DUTY. Are you distilling? I think you need a license for that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
foxy lady   10 #11 Posted September 29, 2010 If it tastes alright I'll buy a bottle off you. Couldn't you do something a bit cheeky, ask people to buy a raffle ticket off yourself for a fiver and you could win a bottle. (Every ticket wins )  Good idea apart from the fact you need a licence to run a raffle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
foxy lady   10 #12 Posted September 29, 2010 You'd need a license to sell alcohol and have to pay the DUTY. Are you distilling? I think you need a license for that too.  Tp produce alcoholic beverages a person/business needs to be licenced by the revenue and VAT registered.  A licence is needed to sell alcohol and the premises from which it is sold need to be licenced to retail alcohol. It isn't difficult to do but it isn't cheap either, so unless someone is proposing to make a swimming pool full it isn't worth the effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...