World Wide Shipping?
It is easier than it seems, but still some rules are to be observed. On this page I will try to explain the little quirks one needs to observe.
(Page under development 01FEB2025)
Local Regulations.
Are you old enough to receive the bottles? Age regulations of the destination country need to be observed. Also check if your country of residence allows shipping of alcohol. Some countries have restrictions due religious believes.
Correct Address
Make sure all details are correct. Each country has specific provinces (Italy), no house number (rural Ireland). And for me it is sometimes difficult to judge what is a suburb and what is a city. I will track your address down with Google Maps. If I am not satisfied I will contact you for confirmation.
Phone and Email
Your email is of course needed with each order for confirmation and follow up. Some of you prefer not to leave a phone number. I will promise not to call you, I only use it to add to the shipping label. In case the delivery person is willing to contact you.
Price
The World Wide Shipping Option is set at €70. It is an average fee. For small shipments it is too much, for 10kg or over it is not sufficient.
Please contact me for exact details. Excess paid will be refunded on the purchase. If the €70 is not sufficient we need to come to an agreement.
Experience?
Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, Israel, Australia, Kyrgystan.
Norway, Switserland, UK, Malta, Cyprus.
Duration?
Further away from Germany does not always mean longer. The issue is to get a flight for the box to the destination from Frankfurt Airport. Kyrgystan has few flights, New York or California so many more.
USA on average within two weeks, maximum three.
Import Duties
That will be your responsibility on your end. Some countries let small packages slip and nothing will be charged, but assume local taxes will need to be paid. Be aware that shipments cannot exceed €1000 each. I am not capable to report shipments to customs directly. Paperwork will need to be adjusted.
Reservation
During our conversation about shipping, I can reserve the bottle. Please indicate to do so. It has happened that bottles were sold while questions were asked. On average a two weeks reservation period is no problem.
DHL Shipping is priced in steps of up to 5kg, 5-10kg and above.
Three Sprinbank 700ml bottles fit in 5kg, but Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a maximum of 2kg.
Up to 10kg is 5 bottles, but at times 4 is the maximum. Each bottle is weighed but keep in mind that it is the entire box that is deciding at the end.
I would recommend this as maximum weight. Heavier and the box may get dropped easier.
Have not shipped this outside the EU, but it is possible. Some countries have restrictions on size (for example, lxwxh should not exceed 200cm) So splitting shipments may be an option here.
USA
Up to 5kg €50
Up to 10kg €80
Up to 20kg €150
Hong Kong
Up to 5kg €45
Up to 10kg €65
Up to 20kg €100
Aus + NZ
Up to 5kg €50
Up to 10kg €90
Up to 20kg € 180