No Johnnie Walker Blue Label in First
Feb 19, 2019, 4:16 pm
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Feb 19, 2019, 4:17 pm
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Galleries first (T5&T3) almost always has JWB self pour. I guess they have some system of limits, i.e X bottles per day or 1 bottle per Y hours. Only once did I see it not available, asked for some and was organised. It's good but way overated and certainly not worth its price. "Luxury" via marketing. I once gifted it to a Chinese business partner who I knew would appreciate the perceived value.
I prefer JW Black (more peaty). And can't touch JW Red, even with a mixer. Nasty.
Haven't seen Islay's on BA or its lounges. I do like them.
I prefer JW Black (more peaty). And can't touch JW Red, even with a mixer. Nasty.
Haven't seen Islay's on BA or its lounges. I do like them.
Feb 20, 2019, 12:11 am
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Feb 20, 2019, 1:12 am
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Blends can be excellent - take, the sadly now discontinued, Hibiki 17 which is my favourite blend of all time. Picked up a bottle in Japan last year just before they announced the discontinuation - is now hidden away in the back of my whisky cupboard.
I do wish BA would serve something a bit better than Glenlivet though - a Macallan Sherry Oak would be very welcome
I do wish BA would serve something a bit better than Glenlivet though - a Macallan Sherry Oak would be very welcome
Feb 20, 2019, 1:47 am
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Feb 20, 2019, 2:03 am
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Blends can be excellent - take, the sadly now discontinued, Hibiki 17 which is my favourite blend of all time. Picked up a bottle in Japan last year just before they announced the discontinuation - is now hidden away in the back of my whisky cupboard.
I do wish BA would serve something a bit better than Glenlivet though - a Macallan Sherry Oak would be very welcome
I do wish BA would serve something a bit better than Glenlivet though - a Macallan Sherry Oak would be very welcome
Feb 20, 2019, 4:34 am
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Feb 20, 2019, 4:58 am
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Just to clarify, JW a blended whisky, so it comprises some malt whisky and some grain whisky. I don't know what the proportions are for JW but typically there is more grain whisky that malt whisky in a blend. Malt whisky tends to refer to either a single malt, or a blended malt containing only malt whisky.
The various whisky types are:
- Single Malt Whisky is produced only from 100% malted barley.
- Single Grain Whisky ‐ from a mixture of cereals (e.g. corn, maize) that may include barley.
- Blended Grain Whisky ‐ rare but Compass Box now being sold
- Blended Malt (aka Vatted Malt Whisky) involves the blending of several single malt scotch whiskies from different distilleries.
- Blended Scotch Whisky combines grain and malt whiskies. ‐ about 60‐85% grain whisky.
Feb 20, 2019, 1:08 pm
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Personally I really enjoy JW Blue, and was quite disappointed when they didn't have any on my last F flight. I've no doubt there are better whiskies at the same price point, but I find it rich and smooth - very sippable in fact, and it is a treat to enjoy something that I would never normally buy for myself.
Feb 20, 2019, 1:15 pm
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Feb 20, 2019, 1:47 pm
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Actually, I really like it (and NOT with sprite!!). To be honest, its one of my favourites. But I think some people fail to appreciate that these things are very much a matter of individual taste.