Our Expert Hosts: Virtual Whiskey Tasting Kits

Andrew, a Dublin native, was raised in the village of Kilternan on the Dublin/Wicklow border. He recalls growing up in Ireland in those days when there were only two distilleries on the island in addition to just a handful of brands. After graduating from culinary school in Dublin his journey took him around the world working in and around the wine industry in five countries over three decades. He has worked in every facet of the wine industry including Production (in California and New Zealand,) Logis...

Host Fee: $450

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Brandon elevates corporate events with unique virtual whiskey experiences designed for team building, client entertainment, and executive gatherings. He translates the complex art of whiskey into a fun, engaging, and approachable tasting journey. A Harvard-educated U.S. Air Force veteran and Whiskey Brand CEO, Brandon is on a mission to create 1,000 unique blends. He brings precision, storytelling, and passion to every session, making his acclaimed Whiskey Master Classes both interactive and accessible...

Host Fee: $525

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Brendan is a Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers with a B.S. in Hospitality from Auburn University, a Certified Specialist of Wine by the Society of Wine Educators, and a Certified Specialist of Sake. Before joining Priority Experiences, Brendan launched his own wine brand, Delicious Wines, where he was involved in every step—from vineyard and winemaking to marketing and business development. This hands-on experience gives him an intimate understanding of the winemaking process, which...

Host Fee: $375

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David brings deep experience across the worlds of beer, wine, and spirits. Whether he’s diving into the complexities of a Cabernet, crafting the perfect whiskey pour, or exploring new brews, his passion is infectious. As he puts it: “Grapes consume my days, yet whiskey solves my problems. Now I want a beer.” David's profound passion for wine blossomed during his formative years in the hospitality industry, where he began his career at the age of 15, spearheading the opening of a P.F. Changs in Walnut C...

Host Fee: $375

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Elissa Dunn is a nationally experienced bartender and cocktail educator with over 12 years behind the bar, having worked in premier bars and events across the country. She has competed at the highest level of nationally recognized cocktail competitions and has been featured in Imbibe Magazine for her refined, experience-driven approach to cocktails. She is the creator of HellQueen Cocktails, a cocktail education platform with over 200,000 followers. Elissa is also the founder of Class in a Glass, a Sc...

Host Fee: $500

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Ethan is a beverage expert who has written about beer, wine, and spirits for such publications as Food & Wine, Thrillist, Wine Enthusiast, Esquire, Vanity Fair, Men’s Journal, Playboy, Saveur, and Travel + Leisure. A Certified Cicerone®, Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), and Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Ethan has taught beer, wine, and spirits classes at New York City’s Astor Center, The Brooklyn Kitchen, and NYC Wine Company. He has hosted private and branded events for clients includi...

Host Fee: $800

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After retiring from decades of government service, Michael has honed his wit and storytelling so that even the most passionless participant will fall under the spell whisk(e)y. Why “whisk(e)y” instead of whiskey or whisky? Because Michael desires to take you down every potable promenade and introduce you to the world-wide liquid he loves, from San Francisco to Inverness to Tokyo. Michael has a bunch of certifications (Executive Bourbon Steward, Wine & Spirits Educational Trust, Whiskey Marketing Sc...

Host Fee: $375

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