About Us
BE CURIOUS
As one of the world’s most trusted whiskey resources, DrinkCurious is excited to bring our expertise and passion to your next event. Whether in person or virtual, our team will craft a Tasting Experience that meets your unique requirements. Thereby ensuring an unforgettable event for your guests and “host of the year” accolades for you.
Whatever your vision, we can craft a one-of-a-kind Tasting Experience your guests won’t soon forget. For in-person events, we’ll work closely with your chosen venue or caterer to ensure the whiskey selections are expertly paired with your event’s food and drink menu providing a truly integrated dining experience.
For those looking for something special beyond a traditional whiskey tasting, we can also offer expertise in cocktails and craft beer carefully selected to complement your event’s whiskey selections. We can even provide integrated pairing themes (e.g., Bourbon, Beer & Bavaria, Whiskey & Cocktails of the World) in partnership with your favorite local restaurant.
MEET YOUR WHISKEY EXPERTS
Patrick "POPS" Garrett
Founder and Chief Drinking Officer (CDO)
Executive Bourbon Steward
Pops is the Founder and Chief Drinking Officer (CDO) of DrinkCurious and Bourbon & Banter – a global top ten whiskey website.
Pops’ passion for all things whiskey has made Bourbon & Banter the top destination for bourbon and whiskey lovers who value his honest and down-to-earth approach. With his belief in the power of sharing a drink with good friends and the importance of living a #DrinkCurious lifestyle, Pops has become sought-after spirits expert for corporate and private tastings and industry events.
He has been featured in media publications such as American Whiskey Magazine, AskMen.com, and Thrillist.
Whether you’re looking to host an event for ten people or 500, Pops’ entertaining and approachable style, industry knowledge, and passion for distilled spirits will make it unforgettable.
STEVE COOMES
Executive Bourbon Steward
Tequila Expert
Steve Coomes is a Louisville restaurant industry veteran turned award-winning food writer. In his 27-year career, he has edited and written for dozens of national trade and consumer publications, including Pizza Today, Nation’s Restaurant News and Southern Living.
In 2014, he authored the book, “Country Ham: A Southern Tradition of Hogs, Salt & Smoke,” and has authored other titles as a private ghostwriter. As a spirits writer, Steve’s byline can be found in Whisky magazine, Bourbon Review, WhiskeyWash.com, American Whiskey magazine, Bourbon + magazine and other publications.
A DrinkCurious Tasting Experience is a perfect choice for a variety of occasions, including:
- Anniversaries
- Award Dinners
- Conferences/Tradeshows
- Corporate Events
- Employee Appreciation
- Galas & Fundraisers
- Holiday Parties
- Sales Conferences
- Wedding Receptions
And any other occasion you can think of that would be better with whiskey. After all, no one remembers an event because of the salad.
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