Country in deceit more fuelled by alcohol, reportedly? (7)

I believe the answer is:

liberia

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'country' is the definition.
(Liberia is an example)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for liberia that I've seen before include "Africa's oldest independent country" , "African country, established by the US in 1822" , "West African country founded for freed slaves" , "West African nation" , "W African Republic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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