Curated Whisky Tastings
for Every Occasion
Private parties. Corporate dinners. Team celebrations. Guided by a certified Executive Bourbon Steward and American Whiskey Scholar with a philosophy grounded in education, not hype.
Private Parties
An intimate guided tasting for your home gathering, celebration, or group of enthusiast friends — or a large-scale event for a crowd. Whether it’s an intimate pairing for 2 or a gathering of 200, it’s built for guests who want to learn, discover, and enjoy bourbon and whisky together in a relaxed setting.
2–200 Guests In-Home CustomizableCorporate Events
A polished, memorable experience for company dinners, client entertainment, team-building sessions, or offsite retreats. Designed to spark conversation, impress guests, and leave a lasting impression — without the pretension.
Team Building Client Dinners Offsite EventsCustom Flight
I curate a 3-10 expression flight tailored to your group, accessible for newcomers and engaging for enthusiasts.
Guided Evaluation
Color, nose, palate, finish. Each pour is unpacked with storytelling — history, distillery, mashbill, and what to look for.
Live Q&A
No scripted lecture. Open dialogue, honest answers, and real conversation about what’s in the glass.
Takeaways
Guests leave with a richer vocabulary, sharper palate, and a short list of bottles worth seeking out.
Expressions selected to tell a cohesive story — wheated vs. rye, age, proof, and producer.
A whisky tasting glass for each guest to keep — a lasting reminder of the experience.
The story behind each pour — who made it, where, how, and why it tastes the way it does.
How to properly add water, find your proof sweet spot, and unlock more from every glass.
Personalized suggestions for what to explore next, matched to each guest’s palate.
A conversation before the event to tailor the experience to your group’s knowledge level and goals.
“Education over hype. Every tasting is designed to build real understanding — not to impress, but to open up the glass so guests walk away knowing more than when they arrived.”
Bruce, Executive Bourbon Steward, American Whiskey Scholar & Founder, DMVWhiskyTasting Gift Certificates
Surprise someone with a guided whisky experience they will actually remember. Purchase a gift certificate toward a future tasting, and let them choose the date, the guests, and the whiskies when the time is right.
Ask About a Gift CertificateHow much does a tasting cost?
Pricing is $100 per hour plus $20 per person, which includes a take-home whisky tasting glass for every guest. Bottle costs are separate (see below).
What will we be tasting?
That is entirely up to you. The best tasting is built around what your group is curious about, so during the consultation we’ll talk through your interests, experience level, and budget, and I’ll build the flight from there. Here are a few directions to spark ideas:
- A diverse bourbon lineup. Bourbons that each have a unique history and flavor profile, so every pour comes with its own story.
- A single distiller. A deep dive into one producer and how its different bottlings compare, such as Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, E.H. Taylor, and Stagg from Buffalo Trace.
- World whiskies. Whiskies from different countries, such as Irish, Scotch, American, Japanese, and Canadian, to see how style and tradition change from place to place.
- How bourbon is made. Side by side comparisons that show what changes the whiskey: yeast, pot still versus column still, rye versus wheated mashbills, young versus old barrel aging, and terroir, like Texas versus Kentucky.
Rare bottles like Pappy Van Winkle, vintage dusties like Old Crow or Wild Turkey from the 1970s and 1980s, and single barrel flights across brands are also on the table. Have something else in mind? Tell me what you want to explore and we’ll build it together.
What about the whisky itself?
Bottle costs are additional. I provide the whisky for your event, curated around your budget, your interests, and the focus of the tasting. Not sure where to start? I’m happy to suggest options, from approachable favorites to rare bottles, so the flight fits your group and occasion.
Can the glasses be personalized?
Yes. For an additional cost, I can arrange custom engraving on the take-home glasses — your company logo, a name, a date, or a message. A memorable keepsake that makes corporate events and special occasions stand out.
How long is a typical tasting?
Most tastings run two to three hours, depending on the size of your group and the depth of the flight. We’ll settle on the right length during your pre-event consultation.
Where can a tasting be held?
Tastings can take place at private homes, offices, event venues, or restaurants. If you’d like to host at a restaurant, I’m happy to help coordinate the event or dinner directly with the venue.
Do you travel outside the DC metro area?
Yes. While I’m based in the DMV, I’m glad to bring a tasting to you beyond the immediate area — just ask. For locations outside the DC metro, the only addition is coverage of the extra travel time and expenses, which we’ll work out together up front.
Ready to Book Your Tasting?
Whether it’s an intimate private dinner or a large corporate event, every tasting is tailored to your group. Reach out and we’ll find the right experience for your occasion.