Private Whiskey Tastings in the San Francisco Bay Area
A guided flight of five to ten whiskies, an educator at the table, and an evening your guests will still be talking about next week.
An Evening Built Around Your Group
A private whiskey tasting turns an ordinary evening into something people remember. We bring a hand-picked flight of five to ten whiskies from around the world and an expert host who shares the story behind each bottle – where it was made, what shaped it, and why it tastes the way it does.
Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes for groups of 5 to 100, in person around San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area. Every tasting is shaped by your occasion, your group and how much your guests already know, from first-timers to collectors.
What a Private Tasting Includes
A Curated Flight
Five to ten whiskies chosen for your group and poured in an order that builds rather than overwhelms – comparing Scotch and Bourbon, exploring world whiskies, or following a theme you have in mind.
An Educator at the Table
Not a bartender reading labels. Our hosts explain nosing, tasting and what to look for, then answer whatever the room wants to ask.
Built Around Your Occasion
We customise the session to your group size, theme and goals. Optional food pairings and branded elements are available on request.
What to Expect
Welcome & Introduction
Your host greets the group, sets out the glasses and gives a short, friendly introduction to how whiskey is made and how to taste it, pitched to your guests, from first-timers to collectors.
Guided Tasting Flight
Five to ten whiskies poured one at a time in an order that builds, each introduced with the story of where it was made and what shaped it.
Interactive Discussion
Guests compare notes, find the pours they love and pick up the nosing and tasting techniques our educators use.
Q&A Session
Ask the host anything, from the bottles on the table to a favorite distillery or the whiskey you have been saving at home.
Closing Cheers
A final toast to your occasion, with notes on the whiskies you tasted and recommendations for what to try next.
Perfect For
- Birthdays and milestone celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Whiskey clubs and tasting groups
- Holiday parties
- Friends who want to learn together
- A memorable night in
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can you host?
Anywhere from 5 to 100. Smaller groups tend to be more conversational; larger ones work well when the tasting sits inside a bigger event.
What do we need to provide?
A spacious table with room for glasses, water, bottles and notepads, so guests can reach everything comfortably during the tasting.
Where do you travel?
In person around San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area. If your group is further afield, a virtual tasting reaches guests anywhere.
Find the Right Tasting Format
Corporate Whiskey Tastings
Team building, client appreciation and company celebrations for 5 to 100 people, in person or online.
Plan a company event →Virtual Whiskey Tastings
A tasting kit for every guest and a live educator online, for remote teams, clients and friends apart.
Book a virtual tasting →Upcoming Whiskey Events
Public tastings, the monthly Whisky Study Group and special events around San Jose and online.
See the calendar →Ready to plan your evening?
Tell us the date, the headcount and the occasion, and we will put the flight together.
