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Happyman · 10-03-2009, 09:57 PM

I decant my Mekong into empty Gilbey,s bottles as they fit into the freezer better- (Drink Gilbey's on pension day !!)

They both cost 320 baht a bottle.
Recently I have found that a 750 ml bottle of Mekong will not fit into a Gilbey's bottle

Checking on old empties show that Gilbey's have reduced their bottle size from 750ml to 700ml but the price stays the same - sneaky bastards!
The Shop where I get it didn't know and will ask their distributor why they buy it from them at the same price !!
Will follow up when /if I get an answer !!

kingwilly · 10-03-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Happyman

The Shop where I get it didn't know and will ask their distributor why they buy it from them at the same price !! Will follow up when /if I get an answer !!

surely you already have the answer,

save money.

withnallstoke · 10-03-2009, 10:03 PM

Drink more. Decant less.

Mr Pot · 10-03-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happyman

Gilbey's have reduced their bottle size from 750ml to 700ml but the price stays the same - sneaky bastards!

Happens all the time with me, imagine having over 50+ drinks and upto 500 food items to check over for price changes - they never tell you.

Thanks for the heads up on Gilbey's I didn't realise

Wallalai · 10-03-2009, 11:30 PM

My wife just bought me a bottle of Gibley's vodka and a 100 Pipers today. And yes the vodka is only 700ml, but the 1l bottle of 100 Pipers is still 1 litre.

DrAndy · 11-03-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Happyman

Checking on old empties show that Gilbey's have reduced their bottle size from 750ml to 700ml but the price stays the same - sneaky bastards!

as you are not drinking Gilbeys, then it hardly makes much difference

I hope you don't offer your guests that stuff in Gilbey guise!

anyway, 1 litre bottles are always better

Rural Surin · 11-03-2009, 09:54 AM

You freeze your booze?

Happyman · 11-03-2009, 09:59 AM

^

Absolutely !

Gin
Vodka
Cheap Whiskey
Ouzo

IMHO all taste better and you don't have to add ice !!

Thai Pom · 11-03-2009, 10:23 AM

E.G will not be happy!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happyman

Gilbey's have reduced their bottle size from 750ml to 700ml but the price stays the same

Happyman · 11-03-2009, 10:38 AM

^
An unexpected gleam of happiness for me then !!

El Gibbon · 11-03-2009, 10:58 AM

^fLOCK OFF AND START CLEANING THE BATHTUB...\\\]

Got snookered last night... was drinking the usual at the Novotel bar. Could only see Gordon's on the shelf so went with that...

Flockers had hidden the good stuff (Gilbeys) in the well... next time I'll get em.

E. G.

PS Ever hear of 12yr old gin?????

Thai Pom · 11-03-2009, 11:05 AM

He has arrived !!!

Happyman · 11-03-2009, 11:23 AM

Never heard of 12 year old gin

Well that sorted out what I want for my birthday from you then !!

PS
PM re insurance sent !

DrAndy · 11-03-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by El Gibbon

^fLOCK OFF AND START CLEANING THE BATHTUB...\\\]

Got snookered last night... was drinking the usual at the Novotel bar. Could only see Gordon's on the shelf so went with that...

Flockers had hidden the good stuff (Gilbeys) in the well... next time I'll get em.

E. G.

PS Ever hear of 12yr old gin?????

The Gilbeys here is made under licence in the Phips, but it tastes the same. It costs quite a bit less than any other imported gins as it is from ASEAN

Gordons is OK, esp with Schweppes tonic

Sir Burr · 11-03-2009, 12:51 PM

I was told that Mehkong is banned from Europe due to excessive lead content.
The joints of the copper piping in the brewery are joined with some kind of lead based solder.

Certainly explains the behaviour of people that drink it regularly.
Switch to Sang Som, they are both rums anyway.

Rattanaburi · 14-07-2009, 06:51 PM

Gibley's is cheap stuff anyways. Gin's good when you are watching your weight.

madjbs · 14-07-2009, 07:11 PM

I normally buy Beefeater, good mid range gin.

madasafish · 14-07-2009, 07:18 PM

Its got to be Bombay Sapphire. Those bottles stack well in the freezer too.

Happyman · 07-10-2009, 02:29 AM

Re my vintage OP

Absoult did the same last month !!!

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Happyman Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 04:56 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rawai Phuket Posts: 5,905	Gilbey's Gin and Vodka - Rip off ! I decant my Mekong into empty Gilbey,s bottles as they fit into the freezer better- (Drink Gilbey's on pension day !!) They both cost 320 baht a bottle. Recently I have found that a 750 ml bottle of Mekong will not fit into a Gilbey's bottle Checking on old empties show that Gilbey's have reduced their bottle size from 750ml to 700ml but the price stays the same - sneaky bastards! The Shop where I get it didn't know and will ask their distributor why they buy it from them at the same price !! Will follow up when /if I get an answer !!

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El Gibbon Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 04:25 PM Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Samut Phrakon Posts: 1,747	^fLOCK OFF AND START CLEANING THE BATHTUB...\\\] Got snookered last night... was drinking the usual at the Novotel bar. Could only see Gordon's on the shelf so went with that... Flockers had hidden the good stuff (Gilbeys) in the well... next time I'll get em. E. G. PS Ever hear of 12yr old gin????? __________________ "If you can't stand the answer -- Don't ask the question!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Sir Burr Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb Last Online: 16-06-2009 09:54 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phuket. Posts: 5,086	I was told that Mehkong is banned from Europe due to excessive lead content. The joints of the copper piping in the brewery are joined with some kind of lead based solder. Certainly explains the behaviour of people that drink it regularly. Switch to Sang Som, they are both rums anyway. __________________ Phuket - Veni Vidi Veni

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Happyman Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 04:56 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rawai Phuket Posts: 5,905	Never heard of 12 year old gin Well that sorted out what I want for my birthday from you then !! PS PM re insurance sent !

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