dfishner Posted March 18, 2013 #101 Share Posted March 18, 2013 There are really some good blended scotch that are the same price as smirnoff and beafeaters, so come on Azamara, you sail in Europe! Please :) Grouse, Bells if you must, Bushmills a smooth Irish....:( Hubby wants a dark rum the gay mountain stuff is not good and where is the bacardi? J&B and J walker Red are also being offered in the scotchs no other rums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC&KY Posted March 18, 2013 #102 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I hate to whine, but the Jim Beam bourbon is likely the white label stuff, which we Kentuckians find undrinkable neat, on the rocks, or in a Manhattan. :( So my wife will not be pleased. On the other hand, I'm quite happy with my Beefeaters martini. But we're actually much more interested in the wine choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted March 18, 2013 #103 Share Posted March 18, 2013 J&B and J walker Red are also being offered in the scotchsno other rums Ah, panic over here then It will be good if Bill could post the full list so we can calm down (if appropriate) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted March 18, 2013 #104 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Finlanda and smirnoff vodkaGordon and Beefeater gin Sea Gram Whiskey Jim Beam Cutty Sark Jose Curevo silver Tequila Mount Gay Rum Apricot Brandy Blue curaco Butterscotch schnapps Peach schnapps (there was more but did not capture everything Beer is Bud, Bud light and Becks coctails will be all mixed drinks Appletini, pina colada Rum Runner, long island iced tea Screwdriver etc Wine there is of a total 19 but did not ask if all was included That's the Blue Wave covered. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonGirl Posted March 18, 2013 #105 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'm happy. :) If appletinis are on the list I would assume cosmos are too. Along with the wine my needs are covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneg Posted March 19, 2013 #106 Share Posted March 19, 2013 There frankly is nothing on that list that I would go out of my way to drink. No single malt, no decent Kentucky Whiskey. I agree with the earlier comments about Mt Gay Rum. I am not a heavy drinker, which is why I said that the inclusion of liquor wouldn't enhance my experience very much originally, but I do like better quality ingredients than those listed. My Single Malt preference is Longmorn; my Bourbon is Maker's Mark, My mixing bourbon is Early Times. I prefer Brinley Gold Rum from St. Kitts, but there is nothing wrong with Bacardi, in my opinion. And yes, I do like Dos Equis.....:) Azamara will have to do better to make this attractive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfishner Posted March 19, 2013 #107 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm happy. :) If appletinis are on the list I would assume cosmos are too. Along with the wine my needs are covered.[/ Yes I remember them saying cosmos as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC&KY Posted March 19, 2013 #108 Share Posted March 19, 2013 From Le club vovage there was more on the list just could not write it fast enough the list should be out later. I was happy with the long island, pina colada and the appletini Sorry to be dense, but was this an audio, a video, or what? Is it possible to find a replay. Interesting that Bill has not yet posted anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy028 Posted March 19, 2013 #109 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sorry to be dense, but was this an audio, a video, or what? Is it possible to find a replay. Interesting that Bill has not yet posted anything. I was thinking exactly the same. I cannot find it anywhere on the Azamara site. I too am surprised that Bill has not posted, especially as the cat is apparently, now out of the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfishner Posted March 19, 2013 #110 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If you want to know what spirits, beer and wine is being offered call Azamara Le club voyage they have the list of what is included which is what I did and then I posted it on here. There is no cat out of the bag since my info came directly from Azamara. I do believe when Bill does come back to post it will be a more completed list with detail explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC&KY Posted March 19, 2013 #111 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If you want to know what spirits, beer and wine is being offered call Azamara Le club voyage they have the list of what is included which is what I did and then I posted it on here. There is no cat out of the bag since my info came directly from Azamara. I do believe when Bill does come back to post it will be a more completed list with detail explanation. Perfect, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare English Tim Posted March 19, 2013 #112 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If you want to know what spirits, beer and wine is being offered call Azamara Le club voyage they have the list of what is included which is what I did and then I posted it on here. There is no cat out of the bag since my info came directly from Azamara. I do believe when Bill does come back to post it will be a more completed list with detail explanation. Thanks for the clarification. I have been scouring the 'net' for this info, which explains why I couldn't find it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy028 Posted March 19, 2013 #113 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If you want to know what spirits, beer and wine is being offered call Azamara Le club voyage they have the list of what is included which is what I did and then I posted it on here. There is no cat out of the bag since my info came directly from Azamara. I do believe when Bill does come back to post it will be a more completed list with detail explanation. Thanks for that, when I said 'cat out of the bag' I did not mean to cause offence. It was very much tongue in cheek, purely because Azamara have seemed reluctant to part with this information. Our TA has been trying to get this information for the past couple of weeks, to no avail. At least those who are cruising on the 1st post AI cruise, have some idea what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN50 Posted March 19, 2013 #114 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [At least those who are cruising on the 1st post AI cruise, have some idea what to expect. Hopefully someone will post after this cruise to let us all knowjust what is actually available. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfishner Posted March 19, 2013 #115 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks for that, when I said 'cat out of the bag' I did not mean to cause offence. It was very much tongue in cheek, purely because Azamara have seemed reluctant to part with this information. Our TA has been trying to get this information for the past couple of weeks, to no avail.At least those who are cruising on the 1st post AI cruise, have some idea what to expect. No offense taken at all;) There were so many on here asking what spirits were going to be and nothing was forthcoming then I found that Le club voyage had the information it just seemed posting the information was the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernergirl Posted March 19, 2013 #116 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Cutty Sark is consider a blended scotch whiskey Seriously!!?? I'll be bringing something else in my luggage and keeping it in my cabin. Bad 'scotch' and bad bourbon. :eek: Oh well, I don't drink much. Glad I have time before our cruise Nov. 13th. I lift wee dram of abunadh to posting the list.;) Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfishner Posted March 19, 2013 #117 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Seriously!!?? I'll be bringing something else in my luggage and keeping it in my cabin. Bad 'scotch' and bad bourbon. :eek: Oh well, I don't drink much. Glad I have time before our cruise Nov. 13th. I lift wee dram of abunadh to posting the list.;) Alice Alice, there is also J&B and Johnny Walker Red as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudandPug Posted March 19, 2013 #118 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Alice, there is also J&B and Johnny Walker Red as well Yuk!!! Ok in mixers though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernergirl Posted March 19, 2013 #119 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Yuk!!! Ok in mixers though :) Good to know about the other 2 -- they are ok with soda. When we last cruised on Oceania I brought a bottle of Wild Turkey with us for in the room ... something we will both drink with a little ice. Thank you, Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy028 Posted March 19, 2013 #120 Share Posted March 19, 2013 No offense taken at all;) There were so many on here asking what spirits were going to be and nothing was forthcoming then I found that Le club voyage had the information it just seemed posting the information was the right thing to do. Glad no offence was taken, none was meant. Posting was definitely the right thing to do, we just left it to our TA to enquire, as we thought she probably stood a better chance than us. Never thought to just phone and ask. As for what Pimental said, I did not read that and am quite shocked. What a way to treat loyal Azamara customers, who have spread the word about how wonderful Azamara is! Most of the people we have recommended Azamara to had never heard of them. Mr Pimental should thank his lucky stars that his crews do not share his disdain for their customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurBunny Posted March 19, 2013 #121 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I am hopeful that an opportunity to purchase a "premium" package at a small upcharge for the voyage will be offered, rather than having to purchase each separate drink as if there were no package at all. While I'm not a big drinker, especially on port-intensive itineraries, I do like premium alcohol. Smirnoff is bare minimum vodka not to start giving a hangover, and Grey Goose or even better yet Belvedere is more to my liking. Same with the gins, where Beefeater even in tonic isn't up to snuff as compared to Tanqueray or Sapphire as a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfishner Posted March 19, 2013 #122 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Glad no offence was taken, none was meant. Posting was definitely the right thing to do, we just left it to our TA to enquire, as we thought she probably stood a better chance than us. Never thought to just phone and ask. As for what Pimental said, I did not read that and am quite shocked. What a way to treat loyal Azamara customers, who have spread the word about how wonderful Azamara is! Most of the people we have recommended Azamara to had never heard of them. Mr Pimental should thank his lucky stars that his crews do not share his disdain for their customers. This has nothing to do with Loyalty but more of a move to a different type of customer and demopgraphic Azamara is looking for. I did not take what Larry P said with disdain at all but I do disagree with the direction Azamara is moving towards and decided after reading his post it was time to look elsewhere. I really enjoyed the Azamara experience and was glad to have the chance to cruise with them. Our last cruise with them is next month and there are no sour grapes here at all it was one of the best experiences we had and have no regrets at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Leiber Posted March 20, 2013 Author #123 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hello Azamara Inclusive Beverage Followers - I truly wish that I were able to share with you the listing of the complimentary spirits, cocktails, beers and wines that will be offered along with the value-priced beverage packages that will be offered concurrent with the inclusive program. Simply, there will be a selection of free offerings along with very attractive pricing on higher-end spirits, whether purchased as a single drink or in a package. I've been seeking permission to release this information to you tomorrow or Thursday but I've been instructed to have my announcement coincide with the placement of the information on to our website. The target is at the end of this week. In the meantime, I've shared a summary with Larry Pimentel and his management team of your 33 conversations on the thread describing your frustrations and inferences about the new program. Interestingly, 50% of the 122 "replies" came from five posters or 15% of the participants who are skeptical about the new program without ever seeing the new details. Of course, how could they not be, since we haven't shared that information. I'm hopeful that when all of you finally have the opportunity to review the new program you'll reconsider your cynicism and find that along with creating a standard complimentary beverage program, we've also given our customers more beverage options for preferred spirits at a great value. When I do share the new program, I will do so on a new thread. Thank you for your continued patience. Sincerely, Bill Leiber _____________________ Chief Blogging Officer* Azamara Club Cruises (*CBO is an authorized and compensated representative of ACC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiawahdon Posted March 20, 2013 #124 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Larry, All I can say is unbelievable! It is simply another example of Senior Management not having their act together to make timely announcements. It's not your fault or duty as the message carrier, and I feel sorry for the abuse you take. The delay just fans the flames! While you share the comments on the forthcoming beverage options with management, I would strongly suggest that you share the comments on canning the harpists. The angst and ill will is probably far exceeded from whether its Johnny Walker Red or Old Overalls. An answer from management on the whys and the replacement, if any, is sorely needed to calm the waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted March 20, 2013 #125 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I am "skeptical" of any new liquor program that lists what you can get free, rather than what would cost extra--as the Regent liquor program does. [And, on Regent, it's a very short list.] I am also "skeptical" of any program that is announced and incessantly hyped for five months before it is clearly defined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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