Stingy with the Glenlivet
Mar 3, 2010, 1:07 pm
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Mar 3, 2010, 10:00 pm
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While we're on this topic, does anyone find it odd that AA and Eagle doesn't offer the same alcohol selections. On my last Eagle flight both Tanqueray and Chivas 12 were offered. In my experience, most regional carriers - except for AE - tend match their parent carriers offerings.
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Mar 4, 2010, 12:42 am
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You think you spirits guys have it bad? Imagine coming from the Beer Snob capital of the U.S., and having to deal with the swill they call beer on AA (with the very notable exception of the Fullers on LHR flights). The one good thing about those times I have to fly AS is the Alaska Amber they serve on their flights.
Mar 4, 2010, 3:03 am
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You think you spirits guys have it bad? Imagine coming from the Beer Snob capital of the U.S., and having to deal with the swill they call beer on AA (with the very notable exception of the Fullers on LHR flights). The one good thing about those times I have to fly AS is the Alaska Amber they serve on their flights.
- gotta love Johnny Love Aloha Vodka )But the Amber is a nice beverage, but so are the White and Winter
(Thankfully the ANC BR has them on tap, at least seasonally)
Mar 4, 2010, 6:25 am
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I think Austin should have that title although Boston can with some justification show its heritage in this regard.
Denver is just a newbie in the Beer Snob race...
So, for the sake of harmony let us state Austin is number one and Texas is number one. As long as we all agree on these two facts, there will be world peace
Mar 4, 2010, 6:39 am
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I didn't realize the brand of Vodka ever mattered.
While we're on this topic, does anyone find it odd that AA and Eagle doesn't offer the same alcohol selections. On my last Eagle flight both Tanqueray and Chivas 12 were offered. In my experience, most regional carriers - except for AE - tend match their parent carriers offerings.
-FlyerBeek
While we're on this topic, does anyone find it odd that AA and Eagle doesn't offer the same alcohol selections. On my last Eagle flight both Tanqueray and Chivas 12 were offered. In my experience, most regional carriers - except for AE - tend match their parent carriers offerings.
-FlyerBeek
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Mar 4, 2010, 6:45 am
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What is the "Beer Snob" capital of the US? In Texas we believe that is Austin with its fantastic microbreweries and the fact that Shiner is served in ALL the restaurants.
I think Austin should have that title although Boston can with some justification show its heritage in this regard.
Denver is just a newbie in the Beer Snob race...
So, for the sake of harmony let us state Austin is number one and Texas is number one. As long as we all agree on these two facts, there will be world peace
I think Austin should have that title although Boston can with some justification show its heritage in this regard.
Denver is just a newbie in the Beer Snob race...
So, for the sake of harmony let us state Austin is number one and Texas is number one. As long as we all agree on these two facts, there will be world peace
Mar 4, 2010, 6:52 am
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Granted my last trip was a month ago but their "premium" scotch was Chivas
I have a feeling that Eagle has Chivas only and not Glenlivet
Mar 4, 2010, 8:52 am
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Last week in BA F from LHR-BLR...one of the choices was JW Blue...I asked for a glass...it was a very generous serving in a (rather large) water tumbler! That was a lot of scotch (didn't stop me from having a second though! Was also asked if I wanted a third after that, but just begged for mercy instead.)
And single malt snobs be dammed, JW Blue stands up to just about anything. Not the same, but not worse. IMHO.
Mar 4, 2010, 9:43 am
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I agree. Look at my post above. JW Blue holds up well to 18 year Single Malts. It is different in the way a BMW 760iL is different from a Mercedes S Class. Both great cars but different. Same with a 18 year old malt and JW Blue.
Mar 4, 2010, 10:08 am
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Mar 4, 2010, 10:32 am
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I didn't realize the brand of Vodka ever mattered.
While we're on this topic, does anyone find it odd that AA and Eagle doesn't offer the same alcohol selections. On my last Eagle flight both Tanqueray and Chivas 12 were offered. In my experience, most regional carriers - except for AE - tend match their parent carriers offerings.
-FlyerBeek
American Eagle does also codeshare for DL and iirc CO. This is a key differentiator vs all the other regionals who only codeshare within their alliance.
Originally Posted by FlyerBeek
While we're on this topic, does anyone find it odd that AA and Eagle doesn't offer the same alcohol selections. On my last Eagle flight both Tanqueray and Chivas 12 were offered. In my experience, most regional carriers - except for AE - tend match their parent carriers offerings.
-FlyerBeek
Last edited by Mrp Alert; Mar 4, 2010 at 11:02 am