Spirits and Liqueurs

[RustaRoo]

I'm (almost!) certain I've seen a listing of spirits and liqueurs available for pre-purchase from Ship Services. Today, however, I can't seem to find it on HAL's website. The order forms are there for gifts, wine and champagne etc. but not for spirits and liqueurs (at least I didn't spot it). Help - anyone??

Thank you:)

[WNYCRUISER]

While I don't have the list at my fingertips, if you call ship services, they will fax you a current list, and you can order from them off of that list.

[WNYCRUISER]

I think you can also do this through e-mail.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=291777&highlight=list+liquor

 

Also, try this thread. I hope I did this right. It is from February, and was emailed to someone from ship services. I think it is two or three below one of your posts!

[RustaRoo]

I e-mailed Ship Services but have not had a reply (2 days). Thanks for the link, it gives me an idea of what prices were (hopefully they haven't changed drastically).

[diboja]

..Oops - old Info!

[SDHALFAN]

I checked out the thread posted by WNYCruiser (thanks for posting it). Wow, what a lousy selection of scotches - anyway, does anyone know if those prices are for 750 ml or 1 liter?

 

Valerie:)

 

I just went back and looked at the post again and see that they have J & B Rare- now that one I will drink.

[KalenaD]

I e-mailed HAL last week with the sme question, they replied the next day, and said :

 

 

Hello,

 

Please utilize our 800 number and a Ship Services agent will be able to assist you.

We have many items and they can confirm availability and costing with you over the phone.

 

Thank you so much for choosing Holland America Line and I wish you a wonderful sailing.

 

tawhiti

Ship Services

 

I have never had trouble getting through to ships services, but I call the local number since I live near Seattle.

[newmexicoNita]

I checked out the thread posted by WNYCruiser (thanks for posting it). Wow, what a lousy selection of scotches - anyway, does anyone know if those prices are for 750 ml or 1 liter?

 

Valerie:)

 

I just went back and looked at the post again and see that they have J & B Rare- now that one I will drink.

On all other lines they are liters, so I imagine that is the size. I know what you mean about selection. Fortunitely DHs choice is JW Red. Well not his choice if he can have anything, but in a normal price range. NMNita

[SDHALFAN]

Thanks so much for the information Nita. Despite the fact that I was born in Scotland, I just can't stand the Johnny Walkers - they are too "smoky" for my taste, but anyone who enjoys a single malt would find them at least adequate. Me, I like a nice blend and J & B Rare is one scotch that I do enjoy.

 

I buy my liquor at a Military Package Store and the prices are generally quite a bit less than "outside", however $37.00 for a liter of J & B is not too too bad. (I'll just have to sip a little slower;) ).

 

Valerie:D

[elmorejj]

Again Valerie I have to agree with you on all points. I can`t stand Johnny Walker for the same reason you gave, I am a J&B drinker and I also buy mine at the base package store, in fact I bought a litre today, $25........jean:cool:

[newmexicoNita]

Again Valerie I have to agree with you on all points. I can`t stand Johnny Walker for the same reason you gave, I am a J&B drinker and I also buy mine at the base package store, in fact I bought a litre today, $25........jean:cool:

You guys are making me sick, well maybe not: are you buying a liter or a 1.75 liter for $25? I think DH pays about $35 for a 1.75. Of course when we cruise we buy as much duty free as we can manage to handle. NMnita

[SDHALFAN]

Hi again Nita,

 

No, you don't need to feel really sick - I have never been able to buy 1.75 liters of a good scotch at a package store for $25.00 - it's more likely to be around $35.00/$45.00 depending upon the brand. Our (as in Military) prices are actually the same as duty free prices, we just get a break in that we don't have to pay those excise taxes - all other taxes (State and Federal) are firmly in place however.

 

Valerie:)

[newmexicoNita]

Hi again Nita,

 

No, you don't need to feel really sick - I have never been able to buy 1.75 liters of a good scotch at a package store for $25.00 - it's more likely to be around $35.00/$45.00 depending upon the brand. Our (as in Military) prices are actually the same as duty free prices, we just get a break in that we don't have to pay those excise taxes - all other taxes (State and Federal) are firmly in place however.

 

Valerie:)

ok, now I feel better, you pay about what we do. NMNita\\\\\\\\

[elmorejj]

and we don`t have to pay sales tax on the base!!.....jean:cool:

[RustaRoo]

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

GINS

1687

GIN: BEEFEATER $26.90

1688

GIN: TANQUERAY

$33.10

1686

GIN: BOMBAY SAPPHIRE

$38.00

LIQUEURS

1316

LIQUEURS: AMARETTO

$39.35

1317

LIQUEURS: BAILEYS IRISH CREAM

$41.40

1320

LIQUEURS: COINTREAU

$53.80

1321

LIQUEURS: DRAMBUIE

$49.70

1323

LIQUEURS: GRAND MARNIER

$74.50

1330

LIQUEURS: SAMBUCA - OPAL NERA

$39.35

1325

LIQUEURS: SOUTHERN COMFORT

$39.35

1326

LIQUEURS: TIA MARIA

$39.35

RUM

1693

RUM: BACARDI GOLD

$26.90

1694

RUM: BACARDI WHITE

$26.90

1695

RUM: BACARDI LIMON

$29.00

1692

RUM: MYERS

$30.00

SCOTCH/WHISKEY/BRANDY

1707

SCOTCH: BALLENTINES

$34.15

1714

SCOTCH: CHIVAS REGAL - 12 Y.O.

$57.95

1706

SCOTCH: DEWAR'S White Label

$39.35

1708

SCOTCH: J & B RARE

$37.25

1716

SCOTCH: J. WALKER BLACK LABEL

$70.40

1710

SCOTCH: J. WALKER RED LABEL

$37.25

1728

BOURBON: JACK DANIELS BLACK

$45.55

1722

BOURBON: JIM BEAM

$24.85

1732

WHISKEY: CANADIAN CLUB

$30.00

1736

WHISKEY: CROWN ROYAL

$39.35

1738

WHISKEY: SEAGRAMS 7

$26.90

1734

WHISKEY: SEAGRAMS V.O.

$26.90

1705

WHISKEY - IRISH: JAMESON

$39.35

1701

COGNAC: HENNESSY VS

$78.65

1702

COGNAC: REMY MARTIN VSOP

$89.00

1703

COGNAC: REMY MARTIN XO

$236.00

SHERRY

1656

SHERRY: HARVEY'S MEDIUM

$60.05

1657

SHERRY: TIO PEPE

$39.35

TEQUILA:

1697

TEQUILA: JOSE QUERVO GOLD

$35.20

1696

TEQUILA: JOSE QUERVO 1800

$43.45

VODKA:

1698

VODKA: ABSOLUT

$29.00

0698

VODKA: ABSOLUT - CITRON

$31.05

0691

VODKA: STOLICH****

$24.85

1691

VODKA: SKYY

$29.00

2691

VODKA: FINLANDIA

$24.85

1690

VODKA: SMIRNOFF

$24.85

0690

VODKA: CHOPiN

$64.15

1699

VODKA: GREY GOOSE

$68.30

3691

VODKA: TANGUERAY STERLING

$31.05

3690

VODKA: BELVEDERE

$64.15

All items have a 15% service charge included. Prices are subject to change.

[RustaRoo]

Duplicate post.

[SDHALFAN]

and we don`t have to pay sales tax on the base!!.....jean:cool:

 

Oh Jean,

 

I was trying to keep that one secret.

 

What I am particularly greatful for is the fact that the U.S. government recognizes the retirees (20 or more years in service to our country) and rewards them with Exchange, Commissary and medical benefits and at the same time any profits made by the Exchanges and Commissaries go to MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) which benefits those who are now on active duty. To me it is a win win situation. We sleep easy in our beds at night because of all those men and women who chose a more challenging (but truly rewarding and honorable) occupation and at the same time we are supporting those who are following in their footsteps.

 

I don't know at which military base you shop but I go to MCAS Miramar and am saluted and waved through the gate by these incredible young men and women and I have to admit that I look at them and think: are you going to be the next casualty of war? God bless them.

 

Valerie:)

[SDHALFAN]

Thanks so much RustaRoo for the update on prices. I see that my J & B Rare has gone up a whole 25 cents. I had better be booking another cruise ASAP. (Good grief, does this woman have no shame? She will use any excuse to book another cruise or two!;) ).

 

Seriously, thanks again for the update. Oh, and I am looking to book anaother cruise ASAP anyway.

 

Valerie:)

[rwslv]

Does anyone know what the price is for the no-host minibar in the SA suites?

[elmorejj]

Don`t quote me on this, but if I remember correctly, the minature spirits were about $5 each, wine, $4.75 and beer about $3.75. Water and soda was the same price as in the lounges.......jean:cool:

[elmorejj]

Valerie, I know what you mean about supporting our young men and women who are serving. Our middle son just retired with 24 years and has decided to stay in England. Our youngest son who is a colonel and flies AWACS, has 19 years in..............jean:cool:

[Krazy Kruizers]

We noticed a big difference in our mini bar on our last cruise (even though we never use it). On previous cruises we used to have 2 vodkas, 2 gins, 2 Grand Mariner's , etc. That way if you both wanted to drink the same thing, you could. On our June Statendam cruises, there was only 1 of everything!!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Oh - and you still have to pay 15% gratuity on anything you use from the mini bar.

[Grumpy1]

We noticed a big difference in our mini bar on our last cruise (even though we never use it). On previous cruises we used to have 2 vodkas, 2 gins, 2 Grand Mariner's , etc. That way if you both wanted to drink the same thing, you could. On our June Statendam cruises, there was only 1 of everything!!

We still had two of everything on our June Rotterdam cruise.

[Marlster]

Can anyone tell me that if you buy liquor on board if you can take that bottle back to your cabin to drink? What about also buying liquor at the duty free, can it also be taken back to your cabin? I would imagine the prices listed are in U.S. dollars. The price list I have seen on this thread to me is expensive compared to our canadian liquor stores. Marlene