An alcohol monopoly is a government monopoly on manufacturing and/or retailing of some or all alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine and spirits. It can be used as an alternative for total prohibitio
Inside of a branch of the Swedish alcohol monopoly, Systembolaget, in Södertälje
Inside the Norwegian Vinmonopolet Briskeby outlet
A TTL convenience store in Keelung, Taiwan
Systembolaget, colloquially known as systemet or bolaget, is a government-owned chain of liquor stores and online retailer for alcoholic beverages in Sweden. It is the only retail store allowed to sel
Alcohol monopoly
…Vinmonopolet – Norway (1922–) Systembolaget – Sweden (1955–) National Alcohol Beverage Control Association — United States Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission — Oregon Pennsylvania Liquor Control…
Systembolaget store at Kungens Kurva in July 2009
Interior of the cashering area of a Systembolaget store with counter service in Växjö, c. 1916
The traditional layout of a Systembolaget store, with counters where customers place their orders (June 2006). Today some stores use supermarket-style self-service.