RHilla619 Posted August 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Hi all, on my upcoming cruise on the Escape I am thinking about treating myself to a nice glass of scotch during dinner at Bayamo & Cagney's. I have the "Premium Beverage Package" (the one that comes as a free at sea perk) so I know it covers any drink up to $15, if over you pay the difference plus 20% gratuity. I am wondering for those who ordered a pour of Blue or Platinum in the past, how much was the upcharge? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doverboy Posted August 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2019 A shot or dram of Johnnie Walker Blue will run between 35-45 each. Have a glass of single malt if you want a nice glass of scotch. JWB is a blend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedwingHockeyFan Posted August 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2019 In Cozumel last year I picked up a 750ml bottle of Glenfiddich 18 yr for $60! It retails for twice that here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeesFan4Life Posted August 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2019 JW Blue was $42 with the PBP. I had the PPB and tried to buy the guy a shot with my card, but wasn't allowed to according to the bartender.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, RHilla619 said: Hi all, on my upcoming cruise on the Escape I am thinking about treating myself to a nice glass of scotch during dinner at Bayamo & Cagney's. I have the "Premium Beverage Package" (the one that comes as a free at sea perk) so I know it covers any drink up to $15, if over you pay the difference plus 20% gratuity. I am wondering for those who ordered a pour of Blue or Platinum in the past, how much was the upcharge? Thanks in advance! PBP pays the first $15 Edited August 23, 2019 by BirdTravels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomservo Posted August 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2019 That seems nuts to me. A bottle costs as much as 4 orders of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navis Posted August 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Our experience with JW Blue is consistent with others on here. In 2016, both cruises we took the "upcharge" was $4.95, which we felt was totally worth it. Then the 2 we took in 2017 the upcharge bumped up to $24.95 and we thought that was way too much. Finally, the 2 we took last year it was $34.95, we laughed and walked away. We were close with the Haven bartender for the 2016 and 2017 cruises and he told us the $4.95 was a mistake (and might have just been limited to the Breakaway out of NYC) and that the $24.95 was the "corporate standard." To us, I think anything under $10 would have been worth it, anything higher seems like gouging to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHilla619 Posted August 24, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thank you all for the quick replies! Somewhere in the $35-45 range for Blue sounds a little steep, so I guess I'll enjoy the Platinum at $10ish. Maybe I'll pick up a bottle or two in the duty free shops as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted August 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2019 5 hours ago, tomservo said: That seems nuts to me. A bottle costs as much as 4 orders of it. In the cheap bar across the street from me, a $7 martini comes from a $23 bottle of Gilbys Gin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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