Bourbon Selections on Three Cruises in 2022

[markeb]

$13 for Blanton's isn't bad. $15 for Whistlepig is interesting. I know they're distilling and aging at least some of their own rye, but they were pretty notorious for using MGP. Not unique to them, but...

[Spif Barwunkel]

1 hour ago, markeb said:

$13 for Blanton's isn't bad. $15 for Whistlepig is interesting. I know they're distilling and aging at least some of their own rye, but they were pretty notorious for using MGP. Not unique to them, but...

I noticed in a previous post you said that you like a "wheated" bourbon. If given the opportunity, try "Quarter Horse" wheated bourbon. Quite smooth, with perhaps a Shetland pony kick.

[acstall]

On 11/27/2022 at 9:41 AM, vacruizer said:

I’m on the Apex next week for my first Celebrity cruise and that selection makes me sad. I’ll report back what I find there.  I actually cancelled my beverage package upgrade and will wait until I’m onboard to see if they have any decent bourbon. 
 

Makers and BT are drinkable and ok for mixing, but would have expected some better selections for sipping.  Even a short Carnival cruise I took in May had Blanton’s and NCL often has Bookers at their whiskey bars. I’d even settle for some Knob Creek. 

 

Had to laugh at “settling for Knob Creek”. That’s my husband’s go to bourbon. A few years ago during our second suite experience, he was told at Michael’s Club bar that they stopped stocking it because the higher proof is too flammable. Haven’t stopped laughing at that one.

[vacruizer]

11 hours ago, acstall said:

Had to laugh at “settling for Knob Creek”. That’s my husband’s go to bourbon. A few years ago during our second suite experience, he was told at Michael’s Club bar that they stopped stocking it because the higher proof is too flammable. Haven’t stopped laughing at that one.

Well that’s a new one!  

[D C]

Just off the Infinity.  

Makers, Buffalo Trace, Jim Beam were common. 

Bulliet at Rendezvous 

Woodford was only at the casino (regular, not double Oaked). 

 

 

 

[vacruizer]

On the Apex now. Woodford, Maker’s Mark, Buffalo Trace, and Beam. Nothing really premium, but better than nothing. 

[padgman1]

Reviving this thread....will be on Silhouette on April TA, wondering what folks have seen/had on board recently ( can be on any ship but Silly foremost)...

[bnurick]

2 hours ago, padgman1 said:

Reviving this thread....will be on Silhouette on April TA, wondering what folks have seen/had on board recently ( can be on any ship but Silly foremost)...

Boarding the Edge on Friday. Will give a full report. Did notice the classic and premium packages on the website lists only a few bourbons. 

[bnurick]

Here is the Premium Package from the website:

 

• • Whiskeys: Aberfeldy 12, Bulleit Bourbon, Chivas Regal 12, Dewar’s 12, Gentleman Jack, The Glenlivet, Jack Daniel’s Black, Jack Daniel’s Rye, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Johnnie Walker Black, Johnnie Walker Double Black, The Macallan Lumina, The Macallan Quest, Maker’s Mark, Rittenhouse Rye, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve

[D C]

21 minutes ago, bnurick said:

Here is the Premium Package from the website:

 

• • Whiskeys: Aberfeldy 12, Bulleit Bourbon, Chivas Regal 12, Dewar’s 12, Gentleman Jack, The Glenlivet, Jack Daniel’s Black, Jack Daniel’s Rye, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Johnnie Walker Black, Johnnie Walker Double Black, The Macallan Lumina, The Macallan Quest, Maker’s Mark, Rittenhouse Rye, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve

So they removed a LOT from their advertised premium offerings.  Macallan offerings way down. Woodford Double Oaked gone.  

 

Edited January 11, 2023 by D C

[bnurick]

Just boarded the Edge. Here is a picture of bourbons at the casino bar. Others were the same, but only Woodford here. I spy Woodford, Woodford Rye, Buffalo Trace, Makers Mark, Bulliet and Beam.

 

[scaught]

On 7/9/2022 at 9:37 AM, bnurick said:

However, Disney Cruise Line has everything, down to rare Pappy Van Winkle.

holy cow. I saw the 12 for 125 in Louisville over NYE and that's way too much. Who's buying at this price? 

[Whinenowine]

1 hour ago, scaught said:

holy cow. I saw the 12 for 125 in Louisville over NYE and that's way too much. Who's buying at this price? 

 

the Lot B routinely goes for $500+ at auction, which is insane.  But the WL Weller 12yr goes for $250+, so....why not.  A far cry from the $30/bottle this stuff cost when I first starting drinking it 14-15 years ago. I've long been priced out of this stuff--it's a steal for $40, fair at $100, but prices are in outer space now.

[scaught]

19 hours ago, Whinenowine said:

 

the Lot B routinely goes for $500+ at auction, which is insane.  But the WL Weller 12yr goes for $250+, so....why not.  A far cry from the $30/bottle this stuff cost when I first starting drinking it 14-15 years ago. I've long been priced out of this stuff--it's a steal for $40, fair at $100, but prices are in outer space now.

yea...i bought a bottle of the 12 year weller 10+ years ago at Binny's in Chicago. I remember distinctly there being 3 bottles on the shelf and don't know why I didn't grab them all 😞

I just don't care about the hype bottles. I've had pappy 12. It's good. Let's say I could buy it for $300 (I can't). Is it 10x better than Old Forester 100 or WT101 for the price? Hell no. Diminishing returns and all that. 

The one I'd like to taste again is one I had in Louisville: a bottled in bond 100 proof heaven hill. That was a nice pour.

[DaKahuna]

On 1/13/2023 at 2:35 PM, bnurick said:

Just boarded the Edge. Here is a picture of bourbons at the casino bar. Others were the same, but only Woodford here. I spy Woodford, Woodford Rye, Buffalo Trace, Makers Mark, Bulliet and Beam.

 

 

I highly recommend you ask for a Rum Old Fashioned made using the bottle of Bumbu Rum  I spied in the top photo.  

[MartiniBarhooked]

On 1/13/2023 at 2:35 PM, bnurick said:

Just boarded the Edge. Here is a picture of bourbons at the casino bar. Others were the same, but only Woodford here. I spy Woodford, Woodford Rye, Buffalo Trace, Makers Mark, Bulliet and Beam.

 

Amazing these ships still have Grey Goose VX.  

[Whinenowine]

21 hours ago, scaught said:

I just don't care about the hype bottles. I've had pappy 12. It's good. Let's say I could buy it for $300 (I can't). Is it 10x better than Old Forester 100 or WT101 for the price? Hell no. Diminishing returns and all that. 
 

It's not for everyone, but at that price point I'm digging the new-ish Makers 101.  I'm a wheated bourbon fan and a tend to gravitate towards 100-110proof area.  So this hits my sweet spot, given a $35-40 price point. Also Knob 12yr at $65 isn't too bad (all things considered).

[bnurick]

Boarded the Disney Fantasy. Here is a picture of the bourbons at the lobby bar. Pappy 20, Pappy 23, Whistle Pig 15, Blantons, etc. I ordered Woodford.

   

[markeb]

What were they charging for the Pappy?

[bnurick]

12 hours ago, markeb said:

What were they charging for the Pappy?

I will ask tonight…

[bnurick]

21 hours ago, markeb said:

What were they charging for the Pappy?

Pappy 20 is $325oz

Pappy 23 is $425oz

Whistle Pig 15 is $46oz

Blanton's is $14oz

[Whinenowine]

1 hour ago, bnurick said:

Pappy 20 is $325oz

Pappy 23 is $425oz

Whistle Pig 15 is $46oz

Blanton's is $14oz

Holy Schmolly....are people really paying that?  Do they not realize that today's Pappy is not the same as the Pappy of 12-20years ago?  Wow....thx for the info.

[bnurick]

54 minutes ago, Whinenowine said:

Holy Schmolly....are people really paying that?  Do they not realize that today's Pappy is not the same as the Pappy of 12-20years ago?  Wow....thx for the info.

Negative, the bottles are full. No one is paying that. 

[D C]

On 9/24/2023 at 7:21 PM, Whinenowine said:

Holy Schmolly....are people really paying that?  Do they not realize that today's Pappy is not the same as the Pappy of 12-20years ago?  Wow....thx for the info.

I would hope not. Pappy is way overblown imho.  I don't care how good it is, it can't be that good.   

[bnurick]

7 minutes ago, D C said:

I would hope not. Pappy is way overblown imho.  I don't care how good it is, it can't be that good.   

You kinda know or do not know (tried them all). It’s not that good. Woodford Double Oaked is my choice.