Why do people returning to Helsinki from Tallinn, Estonia carry home TONNES of alcohol ?

Question

I have a feeling it is more than just price differences am i right ? I crossed the gulf to visit Tallinn by boat and upon return i found 8/10 people were carrying HUGE HUGE amounts of alcoholic beverages in bags and luggage...why is that ? Is alcohol like banned in Helsinki or what ?

Answer 1

Alko was out of viitu viina again .. (takes a genuine Finn or someone who has travelled to Suomi to get the joke)

Answer 2

Nothing but tax-free (duty-free) purchases because it's cheaper. And you know most of the Finns drink very heavily (except me)!

Answer 3

Finland has a government monopoly on alcohol, and Finns love their alcohol! =D And Tallin is so close to Helsinki.

Answer 4

its only the price

like there are heaps of drunkies there coz the alcohol is generally cheaper

Answer 5

Not banned. EXPENSIVE...