Finally a decent single malt in GC
Jul 2, 2015, 4:40 pm
#19
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I have to say that at home one of our staples is Glenlivet 18. The first time I tasted the 15 was in GC. You know what? It's completely different from the 18, and I rather liked it. I'm not saying it's better, but it does make for variety - especially as I don't get it at home!
Jul 3, 2015, 12:17 am
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I was very impressed by the brie and cranberry quiche in the T5B lounge last week - sadly the brie didn't serve to soak up as much champagne as I needed it to on my flight!
Jul 3, 2015, 12:19 am
#21
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A propos, Talisker 18 is a very nice whisky ^
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Jul 3, 2015, 2:36 am
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Quick OT question, what cognac brand do they have in the FLounge or the CCR? I've never been to both, but would like to know what is the offering compared to the Baron Otard in GC (which honestly isn't that bad 
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Jul 3, 2015, 3:36 am
#23
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Big fan of Glenlivet 18 not tried the Talisker 18 will give that a shot
I can't remember if it was VCE of CDG but they had 1L bottles of Glenlivet 18 on sale for €54, so cheaper than the non EU duty free. I should have stocked up but that would only encourage me to drink.
I also have to confess although not the biggest fan, when not travelling with work, I do feel obligated to have some Johnnie Walker Blue when in the F lounge just out of principle.
Most recently I've been in the Gatwick F lounge pre 7AM and see the JWB winking at me but alas when working that's just too early for a drink.
I can't remember if it was VCE of CDG but they had 1L bottles of Glenlivet 18 on sale for €54, so cheaper than the non EU duty free. I should have stocked up but that would only encourage me to drink.
I also have to confess although not the biggest fan, when not travelling with work, I do feel obligated to have some Johnnie Walker Blue when in the F lounge just out of principle.
Most recently I've been in the Gatwick F lounge pre 7AM and see the JWB winking at me but alas when working that's just too early for a drink.
Jul 3, 2015, 5:32 am
#24
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Not to be too pedantic, but whilst most scotch malt whisky does involve mixing the whisky from a batch that has been stored in many casks (as compared to a 'single cask' malt), it is only, legally, 'blended' if it is either a) a mix of whiskies from different distillaries or b) a mix of malt and grain whiskies.
A Lagavulin for me as a standard, though the Edradour cask strength finished in Moscatel casks is a winner too.
A Lagavulin for me as a standard, though the Edradour cask strength finished in Moscatel casks is a winner too.
Jul 3, 2015, 6:54 am
#25
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If airlines would cask their net a bit wider the selection be better but alas the bean counters would rule it out. I prefer the cask strength 14 year old Scapa and an Old Pulteney (any age) hits the spot as well.
Jul 3, 2015, 6:56 am
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Ah yes, now you're talking proper whisky - wonderfully strong peaty taste and a lovely oily texture as you drink it. Perhaps not a 10am drink though ...
I spent a very happy day cycling between the Islay distilleries on a visit to the island one summer (well, at least the bits I can remember after three tours and tastings in the space of two hours), so I'm also partial to a drop of Laphroaig and Ardbeg.
Sadly I somehow doubt any of those will be appearing in a lounge anytime soon - as with Old Pulteney, which has that unique salty taste, they're not exactly a mainstream choice, and pretty expensive as well.
I spent a very happy day cycling between the Islay distilleries on a visit to the island one summer (well, at least the bits I can remember after three tours and tastings in the space of two hours), so I'm also partial to a drop of Laphroaig and Ardbeg.
Sadly I somehow doubt any of those will be appearing in a lounge anytime soon - as with Old Pulteney, which has that unique salty taste, they're not exactly a mainstream choice, and pretty expensive as well.
Jul 3, 2015, 7:13 am
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most of their customers are clueless and mix it with Coke anyway.
How many Cognac glasses have you seen in any of the lounges.
Jul 3, 2015, 8:27 am
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Otard XO is excellent, tastes very good and is not too expensive for an XO.
Jul 3, 2015, 9:07 am
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