[britchik]

I am going to UK in August for a holiday and really want to take some wine with me for a friend who came out to NZ a while back and fell in love with a particular brand.
What's the deal in taking alcohol in suitcase ? Is it allowed ? and what's the limit ?

Thankyou in advance !!

[Jo Jo]

You can take 2 litres of still wine without having to pay tax or duty on it. I am pretty sure it's okay to put in your suitcase (I've packed alcohol in my suitcase before), but you need to pack it very carefully so the bottles don't smash!

[Pip]

I took back cloudy bay in my suitcase at christmas. (firmly wrapped in bubble wrap!)

[britchik]

Thankyou for your replies !
If i was to take a few bottles in my suitcase does that limit what I can buy Duty Free ? (or would the nasty tax people know I had some stashed in my case too !!)

Jo x

[granger]

Wherever you carry it, it's the same limit. Whether you're willing to risk being caught with more than your allowance will be between you and your conscience. :exit