Explore the world of spirits with friends and family from the comfort of your home. We’ve recruited some of the world’s leading spirits specialists, seasoned in their profession, to create the Sippers Bureau - the only place where the quality of spirit is matched by best-in-class expertise.
Pick from the various available tastings on offer or choose based on your favorite expert. If it all sounds too good and you’re unsure what to pick, our tasting team can help you curate the perfect experience.
How It Works
FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW
Let us know what date you have in mind, how many guests, where they’re located, and what spirit category and price point you’re interested in (please book at least 3 weeks in advance!)
BOTTLES ARE SHIPPED
We’ll work with you to finalize your tasting menu, then send you and your guests those special spirits. Delivery available in select states*
LOG ON, UNCORK & ENJOY
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Chief Curator at Spirits Network
A native of Burgundy, France, raised in the countryside, Flavien Desoblin is Owner and COO of two unparalleled lounges in Manhattan: Brandy Library in TriBeCa, and Copper & Oak on the Lower East Side. Since 2015, He also owns Da Marcella, an Italian restaurant in Manhattan. Brandy Library alone boasts one of the greatest and most comprehensive collections of brandies and whiskies in the world, while its little sister touts its own impressive assortment.
Master Bourbon Taster, 2019 Bourbon Hall of Famer, 2020 Whisky Magazine Hall of Famer
Peggy Noe Stevens has spent over 30 years defining herself as a Master Bourbon Taster and spirits expert. She holds the distinction of being the only woman inducted into both the Bourbon and Whisky Magazine Halls of Fame. She has been called the “Oprah of whiskey entertaining” and has represented Kentucky for such notables as Julia Child, Bobby Flay and the Prince of Spain. Her career in hospitality and entertainment has taken her around the world - speaking, tasting and creating unique and memorable spirits experiences.
World Class Bartender of the Year Australia
Jack Sotti is an Award winning bartender and hospitality professional. Born and raised in London. Jack cut his teeth owning and operated award winning venues in Melbourne, London, Auckland. In a quest to understand global cocktail culture Jack took a year pilgrimage around the world in 80 bars. After being crownd World Class Bartender of the Year Australia and placing third Globally, Jack went to work for Diageo, first as Tanqueray Brand Ambassador and later as Head of Brand Advocacy of the UK. Now Jack leads the creative drinks agency Supernacular aiming unlock the future of drinking.
Owner of two New York bars and the founder of Speed Rack, a female mixology competition.
Ivy Mix is Co-Owner of Leyenda, her pan-Latin inspired cocktail bar in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn and Fiasco! Wine + Spirits, her bottle shop in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Leyenda has won many awards and has been recognized as being one of the best bars in America by Eater, GQ, Thrillist and others. She published her book, Spirits of Latin America, in Spring of 2020. With a long history of working in bars throughout the Americas, Ivy has been recognized by many within the culinary and cocktail industry as being one of the best bartenders in the country and in 2015 was named American Bartender of the Year at Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards and in 2016 was named Mixologist of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
Award winningSpirits author and a world renowned Scotch whiskey expert
Dave Broom was born in Glasgow and has spent the past 30 years writing, teaching and training about spirits. The author of a dozen books, his most recent, “The Way of Whisky: A Journey into Japanese Whisky’ was awarded the John Avery prize at the Andre Simon Awards in 2018. Prior to that, ‘Whisky: The Manual’ was awarded Best Spirits Book at the Spirited Awards in 2015, while his ‘World Atlas of Whisky’ has been called “a landmark publication”. A third edition of the last is underway.
As well as regular radio and TV work, in 2018/9, he wrote and presented the award-winning whisky documentary ‘The Amber Light.’ He had previously done the same for the film on Cuban rum, ‘Cuba in a Bottle’ [2016].
GET SOME INSPIRATION OR CREATE YOUR OWN
All the cocktail classes are completely customizable, but here are a few ideas to help get you started!
STARTING AT $175 PER PERSON*
Bourbon Tasting
Vanilla, Oak and Caramel flavors make Bourbon a top pick among experts and novices alike. Explore the spirit that calls Kentucky “home” with our Bourbon tasting. This experience includes three 750ml bottles of your hosts favorites and a set of glassware so you can sip in style as you explore all that the category has to offer. *
*Brands vary based on availability; your host will confirm prior to shipping. Host fee tbd by host at time of booking.
STARTING AT $175 PER PERSON*
Scotch Tasting
From peaty and smoky, to fruity and savory- Scotch lovers will explore all the variety the category boasts during this Scotch tasting. This experience includes three 750ml bottles of your hosts favorites and a set of glassware so guests are sure to taste all the flavors of Scotland*
*Brands vary based on availability; your host will confirm prior to shipping. Host fee tbd by host at time of booking
STARTING AT $175 PER PERSON*
Tequila Tasting
Whether your last tequila experience was in college or you enjoy a beautiful extra anejo neat- the spirit of Mexico comes alive with this Tequila tasting. This experience includes three 750ml bottles of your host's favorites and a set of glassware to savor the agave plant's finest.
*Brands vary based on availability; your host will confirm prior to shipping. Host fee tbd by host at time of booking.
Old Fashioned & Boulevardier Cocktail Kit
Some of America’s most classic cocktails can be created right in your home with this cocktail experience. Put your mixology skills to the test by creating an Old Fashioned and a Boulevardier along with your host. We provide the ingredients and glassware- you provide the taste test!
Kentucky Mule & Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit
Classic meets modern' in this cocktail experience where you'll learn one of America's most beloved classics alongside a modern-day crowd favorite. Test your mixology skills by creating these libations with your host. We provide the ingredients and glassware- you decide which one is your favorite!
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