PRINCESS CRUISES BAR DEPARTMENT
The following information is a guide to the various spirits, liqueurs, beers and wines by the glass that we serve onboard our vessels. As a member of the onboard beverage department you should have a good knowledge of the history of the beverages that you serve and a good knowledge of how they are produced.
This will both assist and make you comfortable in recommending products and, more importantly, up-selling premiums to our passengers.
WHISKEY & WHISKY
l Whiskey and Whisky both refer to alcohol distilled from grain.
l Whiskey is the usual American spelling, especially
for beverages distilled in the U.S and
l Whisky is the spelling for Canadian and Scotch distilled beverages.
l Like Vodka, Whiskey is distilled from grain. The reason Whiskey is not a clear beverage like vodka is due to the fact that it is aged in wooden barrels. The spirit absorbs color and flavor from the barrels during aging, hence the golden brown color.
l There are many different types of Whiskey. These are each distinguished from each other from the percentage of certain grain ingredients used in their production and the length of time for which they are aged.
l Whiskey gets its smokey flavor from the process of malting barley. The germinated grain is dried in a kiln over a peat fire, permeating the barley malt with the aroma and flavor of peat smoke, which is later imparted to the Whiskey.
DEWARS (WHITE LABEL)
l Established in 1846 when John Dewar, formerly a
carpenter, opened a small wine and spirits business in
l Made in
l 43.5% alcoholic content.
J&B RARE
l J & B refers to the names of its producers, Justerini & Brooks, who have been producing wines since 1749. The production of their famous whisky commenced in 1900.
l This was a time when sophisticated and aristocratic
palates were acquiring a taste for
l Over 40 different malt and grain whiskies are matured and then married together for an unusually long time. They combine to create an exceptionally smooth, rounded flavor with a delicate aroma and well-balanced finish.
l 43% alcoholic content.
JOHNNIE WALKER RED
l In 1820, John Walker, the son of an Ayrshire farmer, established a grocery business that by 1865 would be a firm of whisky merchants. Today, Johnnie Walker Red has become the world's best selling Scotch.
l This Whisky is aged in wood for less than 8 years.
l Made in
l 43% alcoholic content.
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK
l This Whisky is aged in wood for 12 years and contain 232n134c s around 40 single malt whiskies including Cardhu, Talisker and Lagavulin.
l JWBL was the favorite Scotch of Sir Winston Churchill.
l 43% alcoholic content.
JAMESON'S IRISH WHISKEY
l John Jameson founded his whiskey distillery in
l From the rich countryside of
l 43% alcoholic content.
CHIVAS REGAL
l This is a 12 year old Whisky made in
l Distinguished by its light, lingering aroma, full, smooth palate and balanced flavor with a hint of smoke, Chivas Regal is a scotch of subtle and complex character.
l From its origin at the oldest distillery in the
l 40% alcoholic content
CHIVAS ROYAL SALUTE
l This is a 21 year old Whisky, with all whiskies that it compromises being aged for 21 years.
l By an ancient custom, originating in the Royal navy, a salute of 21 guns is the prerogative of the reigning sovereign. Royal Salute whisky, created to celebrate the coronation of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, symbolizes this homage.
l 40% alcoholic content.
GLENFIDDICH
l Single malt whiskies refer to the fact that they are straight, unblended malt whiskies from a single distillery.
l Glenfiddich has been made by William Grant and sons since 1887, in Banffshire.
l Glenfiddich was first distilled on Christmas Day in 1887. Since then, Glenfiddich has always been produced exclusively with pure water drawn from the crystal clear Robbie Dhu springs close to the distillery.
l Today Glenfiddich is the only malt whisky from the
highlands of
l 43% Alcoholic content.
CLASSIC SINGLE MALTS OF
l Single
Malt is one of the world's great drinks with plenty of mystique. There are more
than 100 distilleries in
l The location of these distilleries are grouped into 4 regions - Lowland, Highland, Islands and Speyside - and the malts produced there classified into these geographical zones, each representing the flavour of it's region.
l The 4 malts sold on board all Princess vessels are:
l GLENKINCHIE
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l DALWHINNIE
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l CRAGGANMORE - SPEYSIDE.
l TALISKER -
GLENKINCHIE
l Glenkinchie lowland malt whisky has a light delicate nose and a fresh clean aroma. The finish is smooth, with a subtle hint of dryness. A truly fine distinctive Single Malt, excellent as a pre dinner drink.
l 43% alcoholic content.
DALWHINNIE
l From the highest distillery
in
l 43% alcoholic content.
CRAGGANMORE
l An elegant, sophisticated Speyside malt with the most complex aroma. Astonishingly fragrant with sweetish notes and a Smokey maltiness on the finish.
l 40% alcoholic content.
TALISKER
l Affectionately known as the "Golden Spirit of Skye," this malt has more than a hint of local seaweed, peppered with sour and sweet notes and a memorable warm peaty finish.
l 45.8% alcoholic content.
BOURBON
l Bourbon takes its name from
l The rules are that it must be made from at least 51 percent corn, aged in new oak barrels, and matured for at least 2 years.
l While bourbon must be made from at least 51 percent corn, a higher percentage doesn't necessarily make a better whiskey. A 100 percent corn whiskey just doesn't have the depth and complexity of one made from a blend of corn, rye and barley. The upper limit for corn seems to be about 70 percent if the distillery wants to make a notable bourbon.
l Bourbon is darker than scotch as a result of being aged in wooden casks, the insides of which have been charred.
l Although bourbon is
JACK DANIELS
l Jack Daniels was the first liquor to be marketed in
a square bottle. Made in
l Jack Daniels is actually a sour mash whiskey.
l 43% alcoholic content.
JIM BEAM
l Originated by Jacob Beam in 1795, Jim Beam is the
product of six generations of distillers. Jim Beam is a four year old
l 40% alcoholic content.
WILD TURKEY
l It was first savored as a specially selected barrel
bourbon by a group of hunters seeking the remarkable wild turkey bird, a native
of
l 50.5% alcoholic content.
SOUTHERN COMFORT
l The legend began over 100 years ago in
l Southern Comfort was originally marketed in 1875 as "Cuff and Buttons."
l A Southern Comfort Manhattan should be made with dry vermouth.
l
l 38% Alcoholic content.
CANADIAN & AMERICAN BLENDED WHISKIES
l Canadian Whiskey dominance,
and in particular Seagram's, can be attributed to Prohibition. During this
infamous dry period in
l After Prohibition was
abolished in 1933, the federal alcohol administration allocated the importation
of 3,314,443 gallons of whiskey (for medical purposes!!), most of which came
from
l The most popular brands of Canadian Whiskey are, Crown Royal, Canadian Club and Seagram's V.O. which are called for by name in bars the world over.
l For beginning whiskey drinkers, these are the lightest and easiest whiskeys to drink:
CROWN ROYAL
l Canadian whiskies actually contain a small amount of sherry to soften and mellow the blend.
l Crown Royal is a regal blend of treasured whiskies each imparting a rare characteristic to create this superb whisky of unequaled taste.
l Introduced in 1939 to commemorate the unprecedented
visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth to
l 43% alcoholic content.
CANADIAN CLUB
l This six year old blended whisky has been made by
Hiram Walker in
l 40% alcoholic content.
SEAGRAMS V.O.
l This is a six year old Canadian whisky. The V.O stands for Very Own.
l 40% alcoholic content.
SEAGRAMS 7 CROWN
l Made in
l More than 50 distilled spirits comprise the blend
of this whisky, which has the distinction of being the best selling whiskey in
the
l 40% alcoholic content.
VODKA
l Vodka is a clear spirit of high purity. It can be made from a wide range of raw materials, mostly grain is used. The word "Vodka" actually means "Pure Water"
l Most vodka is made from cereals. Traditionally rye was used most often and is still the main ingredient of most Polish vodkas. Wheat is the main cereal used in other countries. Other cereals, such as oats and barley are also used.
l Vodka is distilled to an extremely high alcohol content; as a result, nearly all of the congeners and particulate that give a spirit flavor and color are distilled out of vodka. Subsequent to distillation, vodkas are also filtered to remove any remaining trace impurities.
l Most vodka will be sold as plain vodka. Other vodka, however, is flavored. There are many traditional Polish and Russian flavored vodkas, and in recent years, many Western producers have released many flavored vodkas, typically flavored with citrus, pepper, or fruits.
ABSOLUT
l This superb vodka is distilled from grain grown in
the rich fields of
l 40% alcoholic content
ABSOLUT CITRON
l Absolut Citron is made from natural citrus flowers
and vodka distilled from grain grown in the rich fields of
l 40% alcoholic content
ABSOLUT KURANT
l This vodka bears the distinctive flavor of natural
black currants, which grow throughout
l 40% alcoholic content.
SMIRNOFF
l Distilled in
l By 1917 and the overthrow of the Czar during the
Russian Revolution, Smirnoff was producing one million bottles of vodka every
day. Today, Smirnoff is produced in the
l Crisp, clear Smirnoff is distilled from the finest grains and filtered in a unique, patented process.
l 40% alcoholic content.
STOLICHNAYA
l Produced using authentic Russian methods. Pure spirit distilled from selected grain is filtered through birch charcoal and quartz sands and blended with pure, natural spring water.
l Stolichnaya is a true Russian vodka, distilled in
l 40% alcoholic content.
GREY GOOSE
l Grey Goose is a super premium
vodka, created with clear mineral water from the springs of Gente in the
l Made using the finest grain
from the lush farmlands of
l Grey Goose is the result of a five step distillation process that begins in a traditional copper pot still.
l In a recent survey of Super Premium Vodka's conducted by "Wine Enthusiast" magazine Grey Goose was awarded 96 points out of a possible 100.
l 40% alcohol content
GIN
l Gin is spirit alcohol flavored from juniper
berries. First made by the Dutch, it was called Junever, the Dutch word for
"Juniper." The French called it Genievre, which the English changed to "
l Invented in 1650 in the
l
BEEFEATER
l The Beefeater represents the corps of men William
the Conqueror hand picked almost 1000 years ago to guard the
l Gin has been made in
l 47% alcoholic content.
TANQUERAY
l The pineapple emblem depicted on the bottle of Tanqueray is an integral part of the Tanqueray family crest and the traditional symbol of hospitality.
l The bottle shape was designed in the 1920's to mimic the shape of a cocktail shaker.
l 47.3% alcoholic content.
l The singular taste of Bombay Sapphire is quite
unlike any other
l Almonds (
l Furthermore, the distilling process is unique. All
other gins boil up the botanicals with the spirit. On the other hand, the
spirit of Bombay Sapphire is distilled alone and passes in vapor form through
the perforated copper botanicals basket. This allows each delicate aroma to be
fully absorbed and establishes Bombay Sapphire's reputation as the world's
finest
l 47% alcoholic content.
RUM
l Rum is the alcoholic distillate from fermented sugar cane juice or molasses.
l Cuban rum is light-bodied and light-colored. During distillation, the liquid is aged in unshaved oak barrels. It is then deodorized, filtered and supplied with some caramel to give it the proper color. Occasionally, some fruit aroma is added. It is then aged for several years.
l Jamaican rum is heavier bodied.
l The rum industry developed in conjunction with the
growth of sugar plantations in the
BACARDI
l In 1862, Facundo Bacardi bought an old, tin-roofed
distillery near the
l His original recipe continues to be a family secret, which has been passed down through six generations of master blenders.
l Filtered through charcoal for smoothness and aged in oak for character.
l In 1892, the young heir to the Spanish throne made a miraculous recovery from a life-threatening disease after drinking several shots of Bacardi.
l Bacardi 151 is 75.5% alcoholic content.
l 40% alcoholic content.
BACARDI 151
l Bacardi 151 is a premium, high proof golden rum,
traditionally used for making delicious, exotic
l 75.5% alcoholic content.
BACARDI LIMON
l Bacardi Limon is simply Bacardi infused with Lemon.
l 40% alcoholic content.
MYRE'S DARK RUM
l Made in
l Distilled in the traditional pot still method and allowed to mature in white oak barrels. It is this final aging period that plays a critical role in determining the distinctive dark color and rich, buttery flavor.
l 40% alcoholic content.
l A fine aged rum produced by J. Wray & Nephew Ltd, proprietor of the Appleton Estate, where rum has been distilled since 1749. Born in Old Copper stills and aged in Oak casks, the rich full flavor of Appleton Estate is the ultimate expression of the rum maker's art.
l 40% alcoholic content.
CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED RUM
l Born to wealthy Welsh parents, Captain Morgan left
the comfortable life for one that proved far more satisfying.that of a
buccaneer on the
l Captain Morgan spiced Rum is a magnificent golden Puerto Rican Rum laced with spices and other natural flavors.
l 35% alcoholic content.
CRUZAN COCONUT RUM
l Premium white Cruzan Rum flavored with natural Coconut for a refreshing and exotic taste experience.
l 27.5% alcoholic content.
TEQUILA
l Despite its image, tequila has no more alcohol than scotch or any number of other spirits. And like them, tequila is distilled from fermented plants.
l Scotch is made from barley, bourbon from corn and rye, rum from sugar cane, and tequila from the agave plant. Though it is often mistaken for a cactus, this tough-skinned plant with pointed, barbed leaves is actually more closely related to the lily.
l There are some 400 types of agave, but tequila is
made from only one, the blue agave, which flourishes in
l The plant is harvested when it has reached a height of about four feet, which takes around ten years. Its heart, which resembles a pineapple and is called a pina, is baked (transforming the starches to sugar), then ground, shredded and washed with water. The resulting juice is fermented and distilled to produce tequila, which is named after a small town in Jalisco that is a major producer of the spirit.
l Only the best tequilas, the so-called "premiums" or "super-premiums" are made entirely from blue agave. Many ordinary tequilas, inexpensive, primitive, hangover-inducing types contain as little as 51% blue agave sugar combined with 49% fermented and distilled sugar syrup.
l There is actually no worm in tequila. It is in Mezcal, a spirit beverage distilled from a different plant. And it's not actually a worm, but a butterfly caterpillar (Hipopta Agavis) called a Gusano.
CUERVO 1800 GOLD
l Established in 1795 by Jose
Cuervo and distilled by
l 40% alcoholic content.
CUERVO GOLD
l Established in 1795 by Jose
Cuervo and distilled by
l 40% alcoholic content
CUERVO WHITE
l Established in 1795 by Jose
Cuervo and distilled by
l 40% alcoholic content
l The roots of cognac are within a legend of a knight
of the
l Brandy is basically a distilled wine. An attempt to
ship wine in a condensed form in medieval times resulted in this spirit's name.
The term "Brandy" comes from
COUVOISIER V.S.O.P.
l Legend has it that Napoleon held Emmanuel Courvoisier cognac in such high esteem that he took 100's of bottles with him to enjoy during his years in exile.
l This reserve became known as "Le cognac de Napoleon," a description still proudly borne today on all Courvoisier cognac.
l 40% alcoholic content.
REMY MARTIN V.S.O.P.
l A fine Champagne Cognac, which is derived from
grapes grown solely in the two premier areas (Grande
l 40% alcoholic content
COUVOISIER NAPOLEON
l A fine Champagne Cognac, derived from grapes grown solely
in the two premier areas (Grande
l 40% alcoholic content
REMY MARTIN X.O.
l The fine champagne cognac comes exclusively from the distillation of wines from the Grande Champagne (80%) and Petite Champagne (20%) growth areas.
l 40% alcoholic content
PORT & SHERRY
l Port is a natural, rich, fortified wine produced
from grapes grown in the
l Centuries ago, the
l Sherry is a blended fortified wine produced in
COCKBURN'S
l For over 175 years, Cockburn's have selected port
wines from the highest quality areas of the Demarcated Douro region of
l Cockburn's fine ruby port is a superb example of the ruby style, a smooth, full-bodied wine with a fruity flavor.
l 20% alcoholic content.
SANDEMAN'S 20 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT
l Made since 1790, this is a complex wine combining fruit and hints of oak, with an appealing, mahogany amber color, and a ripe full taste which lingers on the palate.
l 20% alcoholic content.
TIO PEPE
l Produced and exported since 1835, Tio Pepe's name means "Uncle Joe" in Spanish.
l Tio Pepe is the world's best selling Fino Sherry and is made entirely from Palomino Fino Grapes with an estimated ageing time of five years.
l 17% alcoholic content
l In the second half of the 18th century,
supplies of the finest Saxony smalt, a pigment of cobalt, were imported through
l In the same era,
l 17.5% alcoholic content
DRY SACK
l Amber in color, Dry Sack will satisfy the most demanding palates. Produced from a specially selected blend of Amontillado, Oloraso and Pedro Ximenez Sherrie, Dry Sack creates a perfect harmony after careful aging in the oak casks of its exclusive solera.
l 17.5% alcoholic content.
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