Oct 8, 2015, 1:41 pm
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http://newsroom.united.com/2015-10-08-United-Airlines-Toasts-New-Partnerships-That-Bring-More-Premium-Beverages-on-Board
United Airlines Toasts New Partnerships That Bring More Premium Beverages on Board
Airline adds Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule and Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey
CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is expanding its selection of premium beverages to offer customers two new options. The airline now offers Chicago-based Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule on United-operated North and Central America flights, and Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey on flights worldwide.
Crafthouse Moscow Mule
Produced with all-natural ingredients, Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule contains small-batch vodka; ginger beer made with organic ginger juice; pure California lime juice; and real cane sugar. Crafthouse's take on the Moscow Mule – a classic vodka cocktail – is also gluten-free.
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Made from the finest corn, rye and barley malt at the most award-winning distillery in the world, Buffalo Trace's bourbon whiskey ages in new-oak barrels for years in century-old warehouses until the peak of maturity – giving this spirit a rich and complex taste, with hints of vanilla, toffee and candied fruit.
"We are pleased to partner with Crafthouse Cocktails and Buffalo Trace to offer our customers these popular drinks," said Tom O'Toole, United's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "These new selections further enhance and expand our choices for the tastes of today's passengers."
On board, passengers may purchase a 200-milliliter bottle – enough for two servings – of Crafthouse's Moscow Mule for $12.99.
A 50-milliliter miniature bottle of Buffalo Trace will be complimentary in premium cabins and $8.99 in United Economy.
In addition, Crafthouse's Moscow Mule and Buffalo Trace bourbon whiskey will be available in dozens of domestic United Club locations and in the airline's U.S. United Global First Lounge locations. London Heathrow Airport's United Club will also offer Buffalo Trace.
Airline adds Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule and Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey
CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is expanding its selection of premium beverages to offer customers two new options. The airline now offers Chicago-based Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule on United-operated North and Central America flights, and Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey on flights worldwide.
Crafthouse Moscow Mule
Produced with all-natural ingredients, Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule contains small-batch vodka; ginger beer made with organic ginger juice; pure California lime juice; and real cane sugar. Crafthouse's take on the Moscow Mule – a classic vodka cocktail – is also gluten-free.
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Made from the finest corn, rye and barley malt at the most award-winning distillery in the world, Buffalo Trace's bourbon whiskey ages in new-oak barrels for years in century-old warehouses until the peak of maturity – giving this spirit a rich and complex taste, with hints of vanilla, toffee and candied fruit.
"We are pleased to partner with Crafthouse Cocktails and Buffalo Trace to offer our customers these popular drinks," said Tom O'Toole, United's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "These new selections further enhance and expand our choices for the tastes of today's passengers."
On board, passengers may purchase a 200-milliliter bottle – enough for two servings – of Crafthouse's Moscow Mule for $12.99.
A 50-milliliter miniature bottle of Buffalo Trace will be complimentary in premium cabins and $8.99 in United Economy.
In addition, Crafthouse's Moscow Mule and Buffalo Trace bourbon whiskey will be available in dozens of domestic United Club locations and in the airline's U.S. United Global First Lounge locations. London Heathrow Airport's United Club will also offer Buffalo Trace.
More Premium Beverages on Board-Crafthouse Cocktails MoscowMule/Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Oct 8, 2015, 1:49 pm
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Oct 10, 2015, 10:23 am
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I asked for the Mule on my recent DEN->ORD mainline flight. They also had to go back to economy for it, but didn't mention anything about it not being complimentary for First Class.
It was OK for a change of pace, but nothing I would go out of my way to get again.
It was OK for a change of pace, but nothing I would go out of my way to get again.
Oct 10, 2015, 10:44 am
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Now when will UA respond to complaints from we Scotch whiskey drinkers about the loss of The Glenlivet that was carried for a short time a couple of years ago? Titos has seemed to replace all other Vodkas on UA, DL and AA, but Dewars still has a hold on them when it comes to Scotch.
BTW GSs and 1Ks are now getting at least one comp'd alcoholic drink when sitting the the back without using those yellow coupons.
BTW GSs and 1Ks are now getting at least one comp'd alcoholic drink when sitting the the back without using those yellow coupons.
Oct 10, 2015, 10:45 am
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I tried the Buffalo Trace last night. I liked it.
By now, all the FAs working in F seem to know what I was talking about when I asked for it (even if they don't remember the exact name of the bourbon). Heck of a lot faster recognizing this Buffalo Trace, as compared to the 312 beer (yellow can) that took a while for the FAs... Positive change, I suppose.
By now, all the FAs working in F seem to know what I was talking about when I asked for it (even if they don't remember the exact name of the bourbon). Heck of a lot faster recognizing this Buffalo Trace, as compared to the 312 beer (yellow can) that took a while for the FAs... Positive change, I suppose.
Oct 10, 2015, 11:19 am
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Yep, free drink in coach for 1K and GS beginning this week. About time they caught up to everyone else on this benefit. http://thepointsguy.com/2015/10/unit...inks-in-coach/
Oct 10, 2015, 2:52 pm
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Moscow Mule is supposed to be a premium drink (like premium wines). Did any of GS/1Ks get it for free in economy cabin? Do we have enough data points? UA charges $12.99 for it. If GS/1Ks get it for free in Y cabin, the first class cabin should get it for free, too. Happy travels.
Oct 10, 2015, 4:56 pm
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More Premium Beverages on Board-Crafthouse Cocktails MoscowMule/Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Flew IAH>CUN this morning and received one for free in F. Pretty damn tasty I have to say! FA had to grab from the back but didn't seem like an issue. My GF and I really enjoyed it, would definitely have again. I showed them the full page hemispheres ad and they knew what I was asking for.
1K, F, IAH>CUN, Free - if that helps.
1K, F, IAH>CUN, Free - if that helps.
Oct 10, 2015, 5:07 pm
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Anyway, I strongly second your motion.
Oct 12, 2015, 8:57 am
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Moscow Mule is supposed to be a premium drink (like premium wines). Did any of GS/1Ks get it for free in economy cabin? Do we have enough data points? UA charges $12.99 for it. If GS/1Ks get it for free in Y cabin, the first class cabin should get it for free, too. Happy travels.
Oct 12, 2015, 10:05 am
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I tried the Buffalo Trace last night. I liked it.
By now, all the FAs working in F seem to know what I was talking about when I asked for it (even if they don't remember the exact name of the bourbon). Heck of a lot faster recognizing this Buffalo Trace, as compared to the 312 beer (yellow can) that took a while for the FAs... Positive change, I suppose.
By now, all the FAs working in F seem to know what I was talking about when I asked for it (even if they don't remember the exact name of the bourbon). Heck of a lot faster recognizing this Buffalo Trace, as compared to the 312 beer (yellow can) that took a while for the FAs... Positive change, I suppose.
Great change in the right direction, and one which doesn't cost UA much.