p5woody

We tried a CP balcony room, it was fun to try it once but probably won't stay in one again.  It was quiet and listening to music in the evening was fun.  Privacy was an issue for us, it seemed like we were always closing the curtains.  We love our oceanview balconies. 

It's on Deck 16 with the Flow Riders.

Bonus Question 1: 
 
Vodka: Tito's, Belvedere, Ketel One, Grey Goose
Flavored Vodka: Ciroc
Bourbon: Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Bulleit, Maker's Mark
Tequila: Patron, Cabo Wabo
Rum: Appleton, Cruzan, Bacardi, Kraken,
 

For bourbon I'll order either Maker's or Buffalo Trace

Tequila-Patron is good -I've watched bartenders put in some other kind and it was like gasoline-my bad for not saying Patron
Vodka-I was asking for Grey Goose until they didn't have it, then a guy at the bar said Belvedere--I had never heard of it-it's very good (otherwise  they use  Absolut or Titos. I don't mind Tito's but you can keep Absolut away! lol)
If you are unsure of the type of alcohol that is premium I would imagine you can google and note a list ahead of time or when you order you can ask for "Rum and Coke with the premium rum"

So my order Tequila Sunrise with Patron
Belevedere Soda and splash of cranberry
If a drink will cost you more because of the type of alcohol you ask for they will let you know.  Normally it might be $1, maybe $2 more -which can be worth it especially for a drink that is neat.  There are some wines that cost more per glass, they let you know ahead of time.  
Enjoy your drink package, the good thing is if you don't care for a drink you can just order another!

 

I always order the Royal Margarita. It has Patron tequila with a Grand Mariner floater!

The Deluxe Beverage Package only covers drinks up to $13.00.  If I'm not mistaken, if you should find a drink that is more than $13.00 you only have to pay the difference.  I think the Deluxe Beverage Package is a great deal if you drink a few (4 or 5) premium drinks or many beers/standard cocktails a day.  Back in the day, it wasn't hard for me to make the package more than worth the cost of admission.  
Enjoy your cruise!

Easiest way is simply to specify the choice. eg: A lava flow with "Kraken Rum" or a "Pussers" Painkiller
Bonus Question 1: Rum, specifically Pussers Rum, with Kraken as a second alternative.
Bonus Question 2: Grog !
1 oz Lime Juice 2 oz Pussers Rum 1/2 oz Brown sugar 3 oz Water  
 

Yes, you can specify the liquor when ordering a drink "bloody mary with titos"

Welcome to the boards!
Since stock changes on the ships with some regularity, I will often ask the bartender to make it with his/her favorite alcohol for that particular drink. They seem to enjoy the interaction.