A Taste of Whiskey

NOT your normal Whiskey Tasting

A Sommelier-Led Whiskey Tasting. Brought to your venue.

Are you looking for a fun and engaging event for your friends, employees or clients?Do you like Whiskey?...You're in the right place.

What makes us different?

Most whiskey tastings are led by a representative from a whiskey brand. They detail their whiskey line-up and highlight their premium offerings.Ultimately, they will try to sell some whiskey.There is nothing wrong with that...But our tastings are different.Instead of focusing on a single distillery we can do curated journeys through different Whiskey regions and styles.Or we can do BLIND tastings BLIND - where you won't know what you're drinking until the end of the experience.As well as enjoying a Sommelier-led experience we will also cover:
- Proper whiskey tasting technique
- How to pick out tasting notes
- What differentiates bottom and top-shelf offerings
- The differences between Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch and other expressions
- How Whiskey is made and how the process influences the final product

Who is your host?

Alex Shaw is a Level 3 Certified Whiskey Sommelier and Executive Bourbon Steward with a background in public speaking and education - including teaching at the University of North Texas.He can walk you through the difference between a high-rye mash bill and a wheated bourbon and explain why barrel entry proof matters. Even if you've never thought about any of that before, you'll leave knowing more than you expected.Whether you're hosting a corporate team that needs a memorable evening or a group of friends who just want to drink well and learn something, Alex brings the expertise to make it educational and the energy to make it fun.

"Outstanding event. A great way to bring like-minded folks together for some bonding. Highly recommend having a whiskey tasting event with Alex."
- Kyle W. | Corporate Team Event, ITrust Lending

"Knowledgeable but down to earth and personable. I can't recommend him enough for a bachelor party or any other event with whiskey."
Vincent M. | Bachelor Party

How it Works

  1. Tell us about your Event

  2. Choose a Tasting Experience

  3. We come to You

  4. Enjoy your event

Small Events

Small events are a great opportunity to do curated Whiskey Journeys or Blind Tasting challenges.Every small event comes with individually prepared samples, work sheets, and an in depth presentation on the history and nuance of Whiskey.Small events are for groups of 5 to 24 guests. Events with fewer than 5 guests are subject to a minimum charge.

Large Events & Corporate Activations

For larger events we can do a walk-up tasting bar featuring a mini-tasting of 3-4 Whiskeys.These can be either a curated journey (e.g. Whiskey around the world) or a blind palate challenge.Our walk up tasting bars are perfect for Conventions, weddings, activations, Galas, and celebrations.

"140% recommend Alex Shaw and his events. He is incredible and does such a great job."Erich E. | Blind Bourbon Tasting

Event Pricing

Small events start at $50 per person, that includes glassware, samples, worksheets, and a full sommelier-led experience.Large events and corporate activations are priced based on group size and format. Reach out for a custom quote.

Tasting Experience Options

Bourbon Across N. America

  • Taste the differences between Whiskey from Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee, and Canada in this journey across North America

Whiskey From Around The World

  • Experience Whiskey from across the globe. You'll discover how history and culture change the whiskey from Japan, Ireland, Scotland, and the USA.

Battle Of The Grains

  • Learn the flavor profiles of Bourbon, Single Malt, Rye, and Wheat Whiskey.

Custom Flight

Talk with Alex to arrange a customized tasting flight for your event. These can be based on a certain theme or using allocated (hard to find) bottles.
For example:
- Is it Blantons? (One bottle of Blantons and three sub-$50 bottles).
- Weller Flight (Special reserve, 107, Full Proof, and 12 year).
- EHT Flight (Small batch, Single Barrel, Barrel Proof, and Rye).

Event Logistics

For Small events, Glencairn glassware is provided. For Large events and walk-ups bars plastic sample cups will be used for faster service.If the venue holds a liquor license then all alcohol must be purchased through the venue. Whiskey will always be purchased by the host or as a pass-through service by ATOW.Service area is DFW. Travel fees may be applied based on travel distance.