a whiskey
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EVERY EVENT,
A JOURNEY

The whole purpose of having a whiskey tasting event, is to create a memory that will last a lifetime! This is not a stuffed shirt, high brow tasting reserved only for whiskey snobs. My events range from 90 minutes to 3 hours (depending on the package) and are packed with fun, useful information, and whiskey!Important!  Bourbon whiskey is the star of my events. I have 20+ years of experience with this specific whiskey type. And while we will discuss other whiskey types, we will primarily be tasting bourbon varieties.

Each package gives you a guided event will let you experience each ingredient in a unique way, exposing you to premium whiskies. But is about more than just your tongue. Learn to nose, taste, swallow, recall, journal, and rub. Wait, did you say rub?

You get the Soak Line Method, a set of steps for enjoying whiskey that has taken me 20 years to perfect, that will help you get the most flavor out of every glass. Plus, you will look like a pro to your friends and work colleagues.

THE GANG

Beginner to Intermediate | 6 to 20 seats | Private Event

Looking to add something new to the “friends night” routine? This is the best way to get introduced to the world of whiskey in a setting that’s comfortable and relaxed. This tasting event goes great with charcuterie boards, pre- or post-parties, halftime events, spicing up book clubs, or AirBNB/VRBO stay-cations!

Each participant will receive about 0.5oz from each of the 6 selected whiskies for a total of 3 to 4 ounces in a 90 minute session. So yes, some of you might be tipsy by the end of this if you choose to swallow! (Insert your dirty joke here.)

And no, these are not bottom shelf bottles! Each bottle has an average price of $55 and has been specifically chosen to give you an unparalleled understanding of ingredients, smells, tastes, and processes.

Need an event to impress your clients? Check out the Take Flight package below.

Bottle Lineup

*Bottle images may vary depending on release dates and batch numbers. Bottle selection may change due to availability but we will notify you before confirming your reservation.
Event Agenda
  • What exactly is whiskey?
  • Overview of types of whiskey: bourbon, rye, Canadian, Scotch, Irish, light whiskey, American, moonshine, etc.
  • Definition of industry terms such as small batch, single barrel, bottled in bond, barrel proof, and more
  • Taste each of the 4 main ingredients while learning how to nose, taste, and rub
  • Taste them together in a single product and how to ‘reset’ your nose
  • Discuss more terms such as barrel aging, char, angel’s share, devil’s cut filtration, and more
  • Taste a single barrel product and a bottled-in-bond product
  • How to improve your nosing and tasting techniques
  • How to continue on your whiskey journey with journals and infinity bottles
  • Final tasting of the mystery bottle to see what you’ve learned!
  • Fun facts scattered through out!
Questions
How many people can attend?

For The Gang package, a minimum of 6 seats must be purchased. To account for spillage and overpours that may occur in each bottle grouping, we limit the event to 26 attendees.

If you need more than 26 seats for a corporate event or workshop, contact us for custom pricing.

As a host, what should I have on hand?

We bring all the necessary whiskey glasses, flight trays (if the package calls for them), and props necessary to conduct a proper tasting event. However, we do require that you have bottled or filtered water and glasses on hand. Not only to cleanse the palate, but adding water to whiskey is a standard practice that we will cover in our teachings.

What kind of food and other drinks should I serve?

First, a tasting event should be held after a typical meal such as lunch or dinner and not part of the meal itself. While whiskey is great after a big meal, the tasting experience may get lost if the guest is stuffed. We recommend hosting an event between lunch and dinner, or replacing dinner all together by serving finger foods, grazing boards, and platters.

How many ounces are in this flight?

Each seat in The Gang package receives one (1) half ounce (0.5oz) pour from each of the 8 whiskies. During this 90 minute event, that equates to 2.6oz of liquor per hour. We keep the ounces in this range to account for people driving to and from the event.

Of course, it is up to each participant to use their best judgement when deciding to consume or to spit out. (A very common practice in the world of tasting which we will discuss.)

Are the bottles new or opened?

This depends on the number of events we host prior to your event. We carry bottles over when we can to reduce the cost of our events. However, we do offer a Premium upgrade to guarantee all bottles are new when we arrive at your event. See the Upgrades tab above.

Upgrades
Whiskey Glasses
Give your guests and clients something to remember with the official whiskey glass, the Glencairn.
Journals
Remember the experience with a custom, leather-bound journal that follows the Soak Line method. Keep tasting notes of each whiskey so you can refer back to them at a later date and see your palate mature. Journaling is a key step in tasting whiskey and is guaranteed to impress guests and clients alike.
New Bottles
Want brand new, unopened bottles at your event? Just let us know! All bottles will be left at the premises for the Host to keep.

TAKE FLIGHT

Beginner to Advanced | 10 to 75 seats | Private or Corporate

Ready to take your experience to the next level? Put your nose and your tongue to the test with a guided tasting experience. We deep dive into what it truly means to “experience” whiskey, as well as how to properly journal the experience.

Over the course of 2 hours, each participant will experience 12 premium whiskies with an average price of over $125 each. You will learn tips and tricks for extracting more notes out of every glass, with the Soak Line Method.

Each bottle pairing, including the order in which they are consumed, has been purposely designed to help improve your palate and your knowledge base. In the final pairing, we give you the ultimate tasting challenge by using the Black Glencairn glasses, a truly one-of-a-kind experience!

Bottle Lineup

*Bottle images may vary depending on release dates and batch numbers. Bottle selection may change due to availability but we will notify you before confirming your reservation.
Event Agenda
  • Olfactory and palate discussion, strengths, weaknesses, resets, etc.
  • Soak Line method overview
  • Blind tasting groups by ingredients
  • Journaling
  • Product showdown
  • Tasting the surprise mystery bottles
  • Cheap vs. expensive showdown
  • The Black Glencairn challenge!
  • How to continue on your whiskey journey with journals and infinity bottles
  • Fun facts scattered through out!
Questions
How many people can attend?

For the Take Flight package, a minimum of 10 seats must be purchased. To account for spillage and overpours that may occur in each bottle grouping, we limit the event to 75 attendees.

If you need more than 75 seats for a corporate event or workshop, contact us for custom pricing.

What should a Host have on hand?

We bring all the necessary whiskey glasses, flight trays (if the package calls for them), and props necessary to conduct a proper tasting event. However, we do require that you have bottled or filtered water and glasses for the water, on hand. Not only to cleanse the palate, but adding water to whiskey is a standard practice that we will cover in our teachings.

Why does the price increase at 60 seats?

Each bottle in the Take Flight package contains roughly 80 pours of 0.25oz. To maintain the integrity of the whiskey, we do not like storing and transporting bottles that are less than a quarter full. Therefore, with the purchase of sixty seats or more, brand new bottles will be purchased for the event and left onsite. This is a great way to learn about infinity bottles too!

What kind of food and other drinks should I serve?

First, a tasting event should be held after a typical meal such as lunch or dinner and not part of the meal itself. While whiskey is great after a big meal, the tasting experience may get lost if the guest is stuffed.

We recommend hosting an event between lunch and dinner, or replacing dinner all together by serving finger foods, grazing boards, and platters.

How many ounces are in this flight?

Each seat in the Take Flight package receives one (1) quarter ounce (0.25oz) pour from each of the 12 whiskies. During this 2 hour event it equates to 1.5oz of liquor per hour. We keep the ounces in this range to account for people driving to and from the event.

Of course, it is up to each participant to use their best judgement when deciding to consume or to spit out. (A very common practice in the world of tasting which we will discuss.)

Upgrades
Whiskey Glasses
Give your guests and clients something to remember with the official whiskey glass, the Glencairn.
Journals
Remember the experience with a custom, leather-bound journal that follows the Soak Line method. Keep tasting notes of each whiskey so you can refer back to them at a later date and see your palate mature. Journaling is a key step in tasting whiskey and is guaranteed to impress guests and clients alike.
New Bottles
Want brand new, unopened bottles at your event? Just let us know! All bottles will be left at the premises for the Host to keep.

DREAMLAND

This is the best of the best. The top of the top. The 1% of the 1%.

Dreamland is a one-of-a-kind experience that simply cannot be replicated. You will taste some of the rarest bottles in the world such as Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, BTAC, and more.

And it should be no surprise that, due to the rariety of these bottles, scheduling this event can take months of planning and preparation.

CUSTOM PACKAGE

Already have a great selection of bottles on hand and need someone to give your guests or clients a great experience?

Need a custom package for a wedding, grand opening, marketing event, or something in between?

Want me to review your whiskey for social media, or want us to highlight your brand in one of our events?

Or maybe you need a consultant to help with barrel picks, whiskey pairings for a big event, opening a restaurant, expanding your distillery, or getting into distilling.

If it has to do with whiskey, we can come up with a solution!