Tanduay Bar at New PAL Mabuhay Lounge Offers a Taste of Tanduay’s Premium Rums

Improving the airport experience, Tanduay has unveiled a custom-designed bar catering to guests within the newly opened Philippine Airlines (PAL) Mabuhay Lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City.

Crafted by Atelier Almario, the PAL Mabuhay Lounge spans across 1,200 square meters, accommodating up to 294 individuals. It serves as a sanctuary where travelers can unwind and indulge in delectable cuisine before embarking on their international journeys. Exclusively accessible to PAL's Business Class passengers with a valid boarding pass for the day, as well as Mabuhay Miles Elite, Premier Elite, or Million Miler members scheduled for a flight on the same day.

A Place to Relax Before Boarding

Featuring a seating area offering views for plane enthusiasts and a sweeping vista of the suburban Manila skyline, the PAL Mabuhay Lounge provides serene zones for relaxation, an exclusive enclave for Million Milers, dedicated workspaces, and a dining area serving an array of tantalizing Filipino and international delicacies.

With the addition of the Tanduay Bar inside the lounge, guests are given the unique opportunity to enjoy exceptional spirits before takeoff at no extra cost. All the drinks are free.

The Tanduay Bar Experience

“The Tanduay Bar offers a selection of drinks that include some of the brand’s premium rums. Tanduay's products are well-known among our guests, including our foreign passengers. So, having the Tanduay Bar helps further elevate the dining experience at the Mabuhay Lounge,” said Emalyn Lira, Manager for Lounge Services at PAL. She has been with PAL for 39 years and currently oversees its domestic airport lounges.

“We believe in providing an oasis for travelers, and the Tanduay Bar perfectly aligns with our vision. We offer them moments of relaxation amid the hustle and bustle of travel,” she said.

Among the cocktails available at the lounge are the Captain’s Punch made with the Tanduay Superior Rum; Planters’ Punch, Cuba Libre, and Long Island made with the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold; and Mojito made with the Tanduay White Rum.

PAL Mabuhay Lounge Bar Supervisor Jennifer Escaño shared that, among all the Tanduay products available at the bar, the Tanduay Double Rum is the most popular.

“Many passengers want to try the Double Rum because it is uncommon for them. They are amazed at its taste, and some of them would even ask us where they could buy a bottle of the Double Rum,” she said.

Cocktails, which are created using Tanduay rums, are also popular among passengers.

“Natutuwa po ang mga passengers sa dami ng mga products sa Tanduay Bar at nasasarapan po sila sa mga cocktails (Passengers are delighted to see the many product offerings at the Tanduay Bar, and they really enjoy the cocktails),” said Mabuhay Lounge senior bartender Reymond Galang.

Galang added that most passengers are curious about the Tanduay Double Rum.

“Nagtatanong po sila kung paano inumin, kung masarap po ba pag neat or may halo (They would ask how it is best enjoyed, whether neat or mixed),” he said.

Galang, who has been working at PAL’s Mabuhay Lounges for seven years, shared that it is always great to see passengers having a good time with the drinks they prepare at the new Tanduay Bar.

“It’s a good feeling to see that they are enjoying their drinks,” he said.

Tanduay International Business Development Manager and Senior Brand Manager Marc Ngo said they wanted the bar to mirror the brand’s quality and excellence.

“From the premium rums to the cocktails, the drinks cater to the diverse tastes of discerning travelers. Passengers can now indulge in the flavors of an iconic Philippine rum while enjoying the comfortable ambiance of the Mabuhay Lounge, giving them an elevated journey that begins well before boarding,” he said.

Tanduay is a sister company of PAL under the Lucio Tan Group, Inc.