Disney Wish $80 Old Fashions (2) from Hook's Barbery

Описание: Say what you want about Captain Hook, but the man was well groomed. His mustache was always on point, and his randomly appearing 5 o’clock shadow was always dealt with quickly and professionally. Aboard the Disney Wish, you can learn his grooming tricks and skincare routine in a salon inspired by his private quarters aboard the Jolly Roger, Hook’s Barbery. Perhaps a youth spent hearing about the exploits of Barbary pirates inspired him to pursue two parallel careers, and nobody had the heart to point out the spelling differences. At any rate, Hook’s Barbery is a jewel aboard the Disney Wish, and we went there for the full experience. Beards, barbers, and secret bar, this small enclave has it all, even if its logistics are a bit tricky.

The common move here is a sort of “build your own old fashioned” system. We were presented with several simple syrups and bitters options, and based on those choices, the bartender would then suggest a whiskey to go with it, finished off with a garnish and something called “bourbon cologne”. The selection, though small, is of high quality, featuring a number of bourbons, ryes, and scotches. As a bourbon lover, I excitedly perused the selection, which started in the middle range of bourbons, with things like Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Blanton’s, all the way up to the rarified air of Pappy Van Winkle 23 year. I didn’t ask for the price there, but elsewhere on the ship, including the dining rooms, Pappy 23 was selling for $400 an ounce.