badgermom Posted June 10, 2019 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Hubby and I will be on the Escape next week. Looking for the best bang for your buck alcohol tastings. Mojito, wine, martinis, whiskey, beer etc. We do not have the drink package so looking for the best experience for the money. Edited June 10, 2019 by badgermom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted June 10, 2019 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2019 When you get on board mosey up to the Guest Services desk and make an inquiry about when and what tastings will be available; the cost and if reservations are required or is it a first come first serve. Knowing the schedule and where check that out in advance for more information. On the DAWN Gatsby's Bar was where the Martini tasting was held for about $30 by reservation with a taste of some 8 vodka gin combinations early afternoon of a SEA day. An interesting introduction/education of the Martini - 'SHAKEN NOT STIRRED' ! ***** Bond - James Bond Another place to check for liquor tasting is the Duty Free shop Your ESCAPE will have more opportunities to taste other alcoholic drinks but also the crowds competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted June 10, 2019 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I've done the martini tastings (3x on two different ships) and the wine and chocolate tasting (2x on two different ships). They have always been enjoyable, but the quality of information can vary depending on who is running the tasting. I've never had the same six martinis on any of the tastings, so that varies as well. The last time we did the martini tasting, they made us an extra martini after someone asked a question, which was really nice. On the Escape, we signed up for the wine tastings at the wine bar. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lupush Posted June 10, 2019 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2019 The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch tasting is great. Did it on Getaway and I believe it was $30. 3 tastings one each of 12, 15, and 18 year old scotches each paired with a piece of chocolate. Very informative and a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quencups Posted June 10, 2019 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2019 We did the mojito tasting on the Gem.....it was awesome...from what I can remember...LOL...well worth it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhquilter1 Posted June 10, 2019 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2019 We did the martini tasting two times and loved it! Both times we did it we "shared" which they were okay with (there's no way I could have had 5 full size martinis!). The first one was full size, the second one was slightly smaller than full size but both were a lot of fun and informational! I think we did a margarita tasting, but don't really remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avo795 Posted June 10, 2019 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2019 We didn't have the drink package on our last cruise and did all the tastings as it was an economic way for us to drink on the sea days. My husband and I shared each one as I am a lightweight. lol We didn't need reservations but we were on the Dawn so a much smaller ship. Badgermom - we are on the same cruise next week and we will probably do all the tastings again. We'll meet you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted June 10, 2019 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2019 On Escape late last year they offered a black glass champagne tasting which was fun and informative. Oh, and TASTY! The glass is black so you cannot see what you're drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermom Posted June 10, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted June 10, 2019 20 minutes ago, avo795 said: We didn't have the drink package on our last cruise and did all the tastings as it was an economic way for us to drink on the sea days. My husband and I shared each one as I am a lightweight. lol We didn't need reservations but we were on the Dawn so a much smaller ship. Badgermom - we are on the same cruise next week and we will probably do all the tastings again. We'll meet you there! Yay look for hubby and me! Maybe we will meet at the meet and mingle. Looking forward to doing the tastings but good to know we can share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted June 10, 2019 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2019 11 hours ago, badgermom said: Hubby and I will be on the Escape next week. Looking for the best bang for your buck alcohol tastings. Mojito, wine, martinis, whiskey, beer etc. We do not have the drink package so looking for the best experience for the money. There is no good bang for your buck with tastings, because if you don't like a couple of the drinks offered, you end up paying an awful lot for a couple of small shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 10, 2019 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2019 See post #6 on this thread from our recent trip on the Escape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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