Drinks in F/BE: What's your pleasure?
Mar 31, 2015, 11:35 am
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Is the Margarita still around? I don't fly a huge amount, especially up front, but I thought on my last flight I didn't see it listed. I'm not a big drinker, and about the only thing I will drink are margaritas, and was a bit disappointed that it wasn't listed.
Thought about tequila and orange juice, that might work adequately too.
Thought about tequila and orange juice, that might work adequately too.
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Mar 31, 2015, 11:55 am
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That's the line all three US majors have offered up, but it's not true. BA still has The Glenlivet minis, both a non-age-disclosed version in economy and a 15-year old in business. My solution to make Dewars drinkable is to bring a miniature of my own filled with a peaty Islay single malt, adding about a third of that bottle to each glass (mini) of Dewars. Adds a bit of character.
FWIW, I am unaware of any Glenlivet that does not carry an age. It has been a long time since I have flown BA in Y, but I think you are mistaken as to either the brand or which bottling it is.
Mar 31, 2015, 1:34 pm
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From what I can see, the issue is that the minis are not available from their distributors. So, it isn't clear that the US majors are not telling the truth, about it not being available. Remember that, in most US states, you are largely up to the mercy of the distributor in terms of what you can and cannot source.
FWIW, I am unaware of any Glenlivet that does not carry an age. It has been a long time since I have flown BA in Y, but I think you are mistaken as to either the brand or which bottling it is.
FWIW, I am unaware of any Glenlivet that does not carry an age. It has been a long time since I have flown BA in Y, but I think you are mistaken as to either the brand or which bottling it is.
Mar 31, 2015, 3:01 pm
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From what I can see, the issue is that the minis are not available from their distributors. So, it isn't clear that the US majors are not telling the truth, about it not being available. Remember that, in most US states, you are largely up to the mercy of the distributor in terms of what you can and cannot source.
Agree, considering we're talking about the three largest airlines in the world. Were I the distillery, I'd certainly covet such a contract and ensure my regional US distributors got the minis to them. Of course, that may just be the issue for The Glenlivet folks...they could not fill such a huge order with existing stocks.
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Apr 1, 2015, 8:36 am
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To answer the original question - rum and coke in the AM, woodford/rocks or more rum and cokes in the PM. Wine in BE. For whatever reason, I only ever drink rum and cokes when flying. I haven't ordered them at a bar since college.
Apr 1, 2015, 9:09 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LBJ
They used to have Glenlivet in addition to the Dewar's. But Glenlivet apparently stopped making mini's (all the airlines dropped them around the same time).
That makes me wonder - why do they use minis at all? Is it an FAA regulation? I know many foreign airlines just use real bottles.
To answer the original question - rum and coke in the AM, woodford/rocks or more rum and cokes in the PM. Wine in BE. For whatever reason, I only ever drink rum and cokes when flying. I haven't ordered them at a bar since college.
Originally Posted by LBJ
They used to have Glenlivet in addition to the Dewar's. But Glenlivet apparently stopped making mini's (all the airlines dropped them around the same time).
That makes me wonder - why do they use minis at all? Is it an FAA regulation? I know many foreign airlines just use real bottles.
To answer the original question - rum and coke in the AM, woodford/rocks or more rum and cokes in the PM. Wine in BE. For whatever reason, I only ever drink rum and cokes when flying. I haven't ordered them at a bar since college.
Apr 1, 2015, 9:19 am
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I'll get a Woodford on the rocks as a PDB. A tequila with orange juice & lime for my breakfast beverage. G&T if a pre meal beverage is offered. Red wine with lunch or dinner service. Heineken for the snack basket.
The tequila with Fresca sounds good. I'll have to give that a try.^
The tequila with Fresca sounds good. I'll have to give that a try.^
Apr 1, 2015, 2:56 pm
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Apr 1, 2015, 5:13 pm
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As you may know, Vernors is no longer "brewed" in Detroit, but in Ft. Worth, I believe. But your point is well taken. I enjoyed au naturel Vernors in my youth in Detroit, and now, when I can find it, with Southern Comfort.