Originally Posted by
NapaPatTours
American Whiskey (where this thread started)
- Woodford > Jack Daniels (for the purpose of this list, and to avoid further distractions, I've chosen not to refer to either as Bourbon) - I don't believe any reasonable person can argue this is not a significant drop in quality.
To be fair, the availability of Woodford was limited to a handful of Sky Clubs before the "enhancement." I'm just glad Jack Daniels managed to survive the switch to bottom-of-the-barrel Diageo brands.
Originally Posted by
NapaPatTours
Rum
- Bacardi's > Meyer's - This one appears to be a wash (some who enjoy white rum have said an improvement)... I very much enjoy dark rum for the molasses and other flavors, but that is just my preference.
I enjoy white, dark, and black rums, depending on the highball or cocktail I'm enjoying. There's no reason Delta couldn't offer both white and dark; Diageo has several low-priced brands to choose from. Captain Morgan's ascension to the "Luxury Bar" is laughable, however.
Originally Posted by
NapaPatTours
Misc
- Baliey's > You'll get nothing and like it (self-serve), or you'll pay for 2/3 the cost of the bottle just to cover your cubes (full-serve). No further comment needed.
Inexcusable.
Originally Posted by
NapaPatTours
Mixers
- Canada Dry > Seagram’s - Canada Dry (IMO) has better flavor for both Tonic and Ginger Ale. Also, the loss of Club Soda is inexcusable.
I don't mind Seagram's, and I can understand the desire to standardize with Coca Cola products.