Bar Setup - Vermouth?

[maestrotim]

Does anyone know if vermouth is something you can order in a bar setup? I hadn't seen it on any of the lists that were circulating through the boards. I like to drink Manhattans and it doesn't sound like it would be something they would let me carry on. Maybe by paying corkage, if they consider it wine, which technically it is??

[coyboy1971]

Here is a list I received from the Norwegian Concierge to make selections for the Pearl. Vermouth is on this list:

 

Grant’s Blended Scotch Whiskey

Smirnoff Vodka

Jim Beam Bourbon

Seagram’s 7 Crown

Bacardi Superior Rum

Cazadores Blanco Tequila

Dry White Vermouth

Sweet Red Vermouth

Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry

Sandeman Reserve Port

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Kahlua

North & South By Norwegian, Sauvignon Blanc California

North & South By Norwegian, Merlot California

 

 

 

 

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[maestrotim]

Thanks, I hadn't seen it before!!

[time2cruise1]

I would bring a small bottle of sweet vermouth and pay corkage. A better plan might be to go to the bar and get a glass of vermouth neat. You can make a number of manhattans from that.

 

Also consider a few airplane miniatures tucked away in your checked bag.

Edited August 30, 2014 by time2cruise1

[don't-use-real-name]

Here is a list I received from the Norwegian Concierge to make selections for the Pearl. Vermouth is on this list:

Grant’s Blended Scotch Whiskey

Smirnoff Vodka

Jim Beam Bourbon

Seagram’s 7 Crown

Bacardi Superior Rum

Cazadores Blanco Tequila

Dry White Vermouth

Sweet Red Vermouth

Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry

Sandeman Reserve Port

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Kahlua

North & South By Norwegian, Sauvignon Blanc California

North & South By Norwegian, Merlot California

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There wasn't a price list to go with those selections was there ?

 

The basic one I have from 11/2013 is:

These alcoholic beverages are sold as Bar Set Up amenity orders. Available on all Ships excluding Pride of America.

Please Note: Pricing from Nov. 2013

Bar Set-Up is available for all stateroom categories.

Bar Set-Up is available for purchase onboard but you will be charged 15% on top of the price of the bottle instead of the $3 service fee.

Bar Set-Up must be pre-arranged before the voyage and can be requested up to the day prior to sailing.

Prices are subject to change. Service fee of $3.00 per bottle will be applied. 1.800.327.7030

 

Bourbon/Whiskey

Seagram's 7 Crown $80 1 Ltr

Jack Daniel's Black $100 1 Ltr

Crown Royal Special Reserve $100 750 Ml

Cognac

Courvoisier VS $120 750 ml

Rémy Martin V.S.O.P $100 700 ml

Gin

Beefeater $80 1 Ltr

Bombay Sapphire $100 1 Ltr

Liqueurs

Baileys Irish Cream $100 1 Ltr

Southern Comfort $100 1 Ltr

Disaronno Amaretto $100 1 Ltr

Godiva Chocolate $100 750 Ml

Grand Marnier $100 1 Ltr

Kahlua $100 1 Ltr

Rum

Bacardi Superior $80 1 Ltr

Captain Morgan $80 1 Ltr

Scotch Whiskey

J&B Rare $80 1 Ltr

Glenfiddich $100 1 Ltr

Chivas Regal $100 1 Ltr

JW Black $123 980 Ml

Tequila

Cuervo Gold $80 1 Ltr

1800 Reposado $100 750 Ml

Don Julio Reposado $120 750 Ml

Vodka

Smirnoff $80 1 Ltr

Absolut $100 1 Ltr

Absolut Citron $100 1 Ltr

Absolut Apeach $100 1 Ltr

Grey Goose $120 1 Ltr

Grey Goose L'Orange $120 1 Ltr

Grey Goose La Poire $120 1 Ltr

 

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If NCL is charging $80 bucks a bottle of Vermouth sweet dry red white that is

highway (seaway) robbery.

Buy your bottle off ship and pay the wine corkage fees or use the little airline

miniatures or TSA 3-1-1 to make the drink of your taste choice.

A vodka martini for me - a 750ml bottle of vermouth could last many voyages

as I only need to open the bottle and blow across top to cause a vapor to settle

on the vodka.

For a manhatten this would be a great deal different requiring a shot glass or

more to fashion a suitable tasting drink - a 750ml bottle would provide 18

shots and of course YMMV.

 

If you don't find a liquor that caters to your drinking fancy just call that 800

number and ask if they have it i.e. Canadian Club is not listed but it is available !

 

REMEMBER BAR SET-UP MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO SAILING !

[monteman]

I would bring a small bottle of sweet vermouth and pay corkage. A better plan might be to go to the bar and get a glass of vermouth neat. You can make a number of manhattans from that.

 

Also consider a few airplane miniatures tucked away in your checked bag.

 

We just buy a glass of it at a bar and put it into a Mason jar we pack. Lasts the whole cruise for us.

[maestrotim]

Good idea monteman, thx!

[don't-use-real-name]

Let me correct a post I made earlier:

 

REMEMBER BAR SET-UP MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO SAILING !

Not correct - can be bought on board at any time !

 

That is the least expensive way to buy the Bar-Set-Up with only $3 charge for each bottle.

 

You can buy the Bar-Set-Up on board but it will cost more with the 15% gratuity

I.E. a $80 bottle bought pre cruise costs $83 ($80 + $3 = $83) bought on board it costs $92 ($80 + 15% ($12) = $92

 

Bottle(s) bought PreCruise will be in your stateroom upon boarding - I don't know how it works buying onboard - imagine that

the cabin steward may come into play on this - if doing this method ask questions.

Edited August 31, 2014 by don't-use-real-name
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[tarps14]

Also it should be pointed out, the list "cowboy1971" posted is the list for the Garden Villas, deluxe Owner's suites, and owner's suites complimentary bottles. The list that "dont-use-real-name" posted is for a true bar setup that any category of cabin can purchase.

 

And, just in case it gets asked, anything on the true bar setup list can be substituted in for the ones on the complimentary list, however, in most cases, there will be an upcharge for the substitution.

 

I realize you didn't ask about this, however, it's nice to have the specification for those possibly doing a search and being led to this thread.

Edited August 31, 2014 by tarps14

[don't-use-real-name]

Thanks tarps14 for the input and clarification - - -

 

While the cowboy1971 did not indicate that he was in a suite (owner-haven-garden)

I should have caught the clue:

 

Here is a list I received from the Norwegian Concierge to make selections for the Pearl.

 

The concierge getting involved - he was not in an ordinary cabin !

And the booze he was not in just a suite but an owners-garden-haven suite !

Suites get sparkling fizz water and the owners-garden-haven suites get a

complimentary selection of liquor.

[Shawnino]

Never mind saving money: smuggled liquor just tastes better.

Always has, always will.

[don't-use-real-name]

Never mind saving money: smuggled liquor just tastes better.

Always has, always will.

 

Beware the NCL booze Police.

 

But smuggled liquor while it tastes better is a crying shame when it gets

trashed or confiscated !

 

And remember "God helps those that help themselves - But God help those who get caught helping themselves" !

 

Rum runners damn the torpedoes full speed ahead !

 

Yo Ho Ho - "16 men on a dead man's chest" and a bottle of rum !