Originally Posted by
SKT-DK
Alcohol is heavily taxed here and thus quite expensive, so I would guess cost cutting. I am sure they charge as per normal - you see offerings cut down in lounges across the world (SK lounges serve no alcohol at all these days for instance).
Not sure if the alcohol TG serves in the departure area is subject to taxation as it's pretty much distributed inside the duty free area!? But either way, TG is being paid for lounge access by their partners so either the provide a full experience or lower the price per pax. However considering U.S. based lounges have been providing scrap for decades... probably not.