Ten new premium spirits and beers have been introduced by Emirates, which is enhancing its extensive menu of spirits, beers, wines and Champagnes.
First class passengers can now sip Stoli Elit vodka from Latvia, The Botanist Hebridean Strength gin from Scotland and Eminente Reserva seven-year-old rum from Cuba in the A380 social area. They can also drink Glenmorangie Signet single malt whisky from Scotland.
Business class passengers may sample Grey Goose vodka from France, Glenmorangie Original 10-year-old single malt whisky and Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc beer from France.
Premium Economy and Economy class passengers will now be able to order Smirnoff No. 21 Red Label vodka, originally from Russia and now produced across the world, Bombay Sapphire gin from England and Baileys Original Irish Cream from Ireland – which is now available across all travel classes.
Over the last decade, Emirates has invested AED 290 million (c. $79 million) into beer and spirits, providing customers an abundance of choice and an array of luxury brands. In addition to the new spirits onboard, Emirates passengers can enjoy beverages such as Heineken, Stella Artois and Tigerbeer, aperitifs including Martini and Campari, whiskies from The Dalmore, Woodford Reserve, Chivas, Jack Daniels and Johnnie Walker, a selection of rums from Ron Zacapa and Bacardi, cognacs from Hennessey and Tesseron, Sipsmith gin plus Cointreau, Tia Maria and other liqueurs.
In total, Emirates offers 40 spirits and beers onboard, with the latest additions to the menu including the most premium-grade spirits in the world.
Emirates has revealed that the most popular spirits consumed by passengers in each travel class throughout 2023 were Chivas Royal Salute 21-year-old whisky in First class, Chivas Regal 18-year-old whisky in Business class and Dewar’s White Label whisky in Premium Economy and Economy class.
Meanwhile, in First and Business class, passengers have ordered thousands of cocktails over the past year, with the most popular spot claimed by the Bloody Mary, followed by the Mojito, Kir Royal, Cosmopolitan, Aperol Spritz and Emirates’ Champagne Cocktail.
Across its network of 140 destinations, Emirates offers 96 premium wines, Champagnes, Ports and sweet wines, in addition to the 40 spirits and beers, a menu of 14 cocktails plus soft drinks including tea, coffee and fresh juices.
