How much mead can I bring into the UK from outsite the EU?

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I am planning on visiting several friends in various parts of Europe this summer. I'm coming from outside the EU, and my point to entry into the EU is the UK.

I would like to bring a local mead as a gift to several different friends' families. However, I'm having trouble figuring out how much mead I can bring in. At first I would assume mead would be treated as wine, which is allowed 4 liters, but then the UK customs site lists a lower limit for "fortified wine (eg port, sherry), sparkling wine and alcoholic drinks up to 22% alcohol - 2 litres".

The brand of mead I want to bring is 12-14% alcohol.

Will mead be regarded as wine or perhaps this "other" category?






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