Originally Posted by
crazyegg
So, the gin is in one of the properly sealed bags not just a carrier (a first for me at LGW actually), and of course I do have the receipt, but what are my options here? I obviously can’t take it through security, and I have no suitable bag or ticket to check it.
Unless I am confusing the EU rules with the US one, I thought the any purchase made within the past 48 hours can be brought through security? I carried duty free wine purchased on the previous day (due to a missed connection) through security with no problem.