Notalotofinfo Posted September 2, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) What are your thoughts for those that have done this. Just looking for something to do, with a drink package don’t this to get us lit up. Was is fun? What about mixology 101? Edited September 2, 2022 by Notalotofinfo I’m an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Miller Posted September 2, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Why worry? Your handed a slim tray with glasses of whiskey. What could possibly go wrong? Relax and enjoy your cruise experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notalotofinfo Posted September 2, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted September 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Experience depends largely upon knowledgability of the presenter. It's a bit of a crap shoot as to whether it will just be a tasting event or an educational one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted September 3, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I did this on Equinox last month. I had OBC to burn... It was an OK experience. The event was oversold, and had taken over half of Craft Social. There were four whiskies, all Macallan Travel Editions (the ones you can only get in Duty Free shops like the ones on the ship). The person doing the event was fine, but probably not horribly knowledgeable. The whisky was OK (I confess to much preferring Balvenie to Macallan, but don't have anything against Macallan). The tasting was fine, largely because the group at the table was good. Having done this version, unless I had a ton of OBC to burn, I personally wouldn't do it again. But your mileage may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellunderwater Posted September 4, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 4, 2022 On 9/2/2022 at 10:41 PM, markeb said: I did this on Equinox last month. I had OBC to burn... It was an OK experience. The event was oversold, and had taken over half of Craft Social. There were four whiskies, all Macallan Travel Editions (the ones you can only get in Duty Free shops like the ones on the ship). The person doing the event was fine, but probably not horribly knowledgeable. The whisky was OK (I confess to much preferring Balvenie to Macallan, but don't have anything against Macallan). The tasting was fine, largely because the group at the table was good. Having done this version, unless I had a ton of OBC to burn, I personally wouldn't do it again. But your mileage may vary. Was interested right up until you said it's only the duty free shop versions. Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notalotofinfo Posted September 4, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfred Posted September 4, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 4, 2022 we did the Johnny Walker tasting on Apex in July. Enjoyable. Preprinted placemats with some whisky info on them. The presenters were pretty good. If this was an option I would do this instead 4 different types Blue, Platinum, XR and King George. The KG (at $500 bottle) was a treat that most wouldn't get on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherchic Posted September 16, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2022 My husband had never tried Macallan, so he did the experience. He liked it very much. They gave the tasting with small bites of dark chocolate. The host was informative and we now always have a bottle in the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 16, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/4/2022 at 12:00 PM, tfred said: we did the Johnny Walker tasting on Apex in July. Enjoyable. Preprinted placemats with some whisky info on them. The presenters were pretty good. If this was an option I would do this instead 4 different types Blue, Platinum, XR and King George. The KG (at $500 bottle) was a treat that most wouldn't get on their own. Have ever tried something like a Macallan 25? I've bought a bottle or two but I have to make sure that my partner doesn't see the receipt. I'm happy with JW Black if I can't get anything else. I have not tried the higher quality JW varieties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tealing Posted September 16, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I did this on Reflection a few years ago. There was a ten, twelve and fifteen year old to taste and I think it cost around $35.00. There were only three of us there the barman was rather generous with his samples and wasn’t averse to replenishing one’s glass. Judging by the prices they were charging in the bars for said beverages it was fantastic value. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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