That said, Northern Ireland continues to apply EU customs policies at ports.
You can enter Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland) with a ‘personal allowance’ of up to 18 litres of still wine without paying duty or tax,
You can also bring in 42 litres of beer. Plus, in a third category, you can have
either:
Four litres of spirits and other liquors above 22% abv.
Nine litres of sparkling wine (12 bottles), fortified wine and alcoholic drinks up to 22% abv.
You don’t necessarily have to choose between your love of Port or Cognac. The government says you can split the allowances in this third category, such as by using 50% each of your spirits and fortified wine limits.
The Great British Booze Cruise to France Ends with Brexit, Virus
Bloomberg 3/01/2021 Angelina Rascouet and Charlotte Ryan
(Bloomberg) For the better part of two decades, the French port city of Calais has enjoyed a steady stream of Brits making a quick stopover with one mission in mind: to stock up on wine and other alcohol at a steep discount and haul the goods back to the U.K.
Wine warehouses like Calais Wine Superstore, with the charm of an aircraft hangar but the attraction of prices much lower than back in the U.K., welcomed British buyers who would arrive by car or ferry. People could bring back the equivalent of 120 bottles of wine for a single trip, and lower taxes as well as a strong pound prior to Brexit added to the savings. For anyone planning a big gathering, be it a wedding or a New Year’s bash, Calais provided the booze for the budget minded.