Experience the personal approach to a whiskey tasting grounded in history and science that prioritizes your palate and the joy of a fully realized sip.
The Pour with LisaWHAT IS THE POUR?
After leading thousands of guests through tastings, I've created my unique approach to whiskey, giving context and pro-tips to get the most out of your pour.
With The Pour, you’ll learn to see whiskey in a whole new light.
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Are you ready for a transformative experience grounded in history and science?
I work with you to create the perfect bespoke sensory experience for your next corporate event, family reunion, party, or intimate date night. I work with distributors curating flight kits with my hand-picked favorites.
Let me introduce you to a new way to enjoy the age-old pour.
MY MISSION
With The Pour, I’ll take the mystery out of understanding and enjoying whiskey.
“My tastings delight the senses with carefully curated and sought-after bottles from around the world with zero pretense.”
I got my start in whiskey as a tour guide at Kings County Distillery, the oldest distillery in New York City. I'm a journalist and love doing deep dives into prohibition, the science of blooming, the perceptions of taste and smell, American history, and women who whiskey. At Kings, I learned about the process of distillation, aging, and blending. It was there that I became a Bourbon Steward and during the first Covid lockdowns, I conducted virtual tastings on Zoom. After two years, I moved on to work at Great Jones Distilling Co., the first whiskey distillery in Manhattan since prohibition. There I guided guests through the distillery and flights of whiskey.
I founded The Pour With Lisa to bring my own unique take on the modern whiskey tasting to a larger audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tastings start at $500. Additional costs can include travel, consultation on custom flight, etc.
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Fill out the booking form and I will email back. Once the date, time, and location (virtual or in-person) you’ll receive a contract and invoice. Payment is due prior to the tasting.
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I’ll work with you to find a new date. And while payment is nonrefundable, I will do my best to accommodate your tasting.
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Yes, I can focus on prohibition, gender and whiskey, American history, and the science of the senses to name a few. I work with clients before the tasting to find out their interests
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No, The Pour With Lisa LTD does not sell, distribute, or transport alcohol. Once you book and depending on the location, I suggest distributors for your flights and you purchase whiskey directly from them.
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Each flight kit comes with a silicone ice globe, a water dropper, and coaster.
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This depends on you and what you looking for. Tastings have five pours and typically run an hour. If you want a longer tasting, I can do that too.
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I have a curated flight kit that I recommend but can also work with you to make your tasting a bespoke experience.
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If you are looking to do multiple tastings that are custom, I do charge a onetime consulting fee as well.
I worked with the client on this peaty flight sourced from his own collection and a local shop.
I loved this casual five flight evening.
The Pour’s first event was at New York City’s Harvard Club in February of 2023.