If you send wine, beer, spirits or champagne via Royal Mail
What can and cannot be contained within an item
Wine and Champagne:
Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content less than 24% ABV (e.g. wine and champagne)
- Volume per item should not exceed 1 litre per container, wrap in polythene and seal with tape. Surround with absorbent material such as newspaper and sufficient cushioning material to protect each item from breakage.
- Mark as "FRAGILE" when sending glass bottles. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging
Whisky, Vodka, Gin:
Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content between 24% ABV – 70% ABV (e.g. whisky, vodka, gin)
- Volume per item should not exceed 1 litre per item. No more than two items to be sent in any one parcel. The items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof liner, such as a sealed polythene bag. Surround with absorbent material and sufficient cushioning material to protect each item from breakage.
- Mark as ‘FRAGILE’ when sending glass bottles. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
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