Welcome to Savannah & Duke

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A good bourbon tasting introduces guests to excellent whiskey.

A great bourbon experience gives those selections meaning.

Savannah & Duke develops guided and self-paced bourbon experiences for fundraisers, private events, corporate gatherings, donor functions, client entertainment, celebrations, and other special occasions.

Every experience is created around the host, the audience, and the reason everyone has gathered.

We select bourbons that create an intentional and engaging tasting progression.

Menus may be built around rarity, distillery history, age statements, proof, mash bills, grain varieties, barrel finishes, regional styles, comparative expressions, or another theme developed specifically for the event.

The objective is not simply to serve expensive bottles. It is to create contrast, discovery, conversation, and a clear reason for every selection.

When appropriate, we advise on bottle availability, purchasing priorities, substitutions, quantities, and budget allocation.

We help determine where a premium bottle will meaningfully elevate the experience and where a less obvious selection may offer greater interest or value.

We determine the order and structure of the tasting so guests can appreciate each bourbon without overwhelming the palate.

Depending on the event, the experience may include a guided flight, individual tasting stations, paired comparisons, featured pours, VIP selections, or a combination of formats.

For larger events, we help develop station themes, bottle groupings, pour order, traffic patterns, signage, tasting materials, and staffing recommendations.

Each station should feel like part of a unified experience—not simply another table with bottles on it.

Food can complement a bourbon, contrast with it, reveal different flavors, and create a more complete hospitality experience.

We work alongside caterers, chefs, restaurants, and food partners to develop pairings that support the selected bourbons and fit the style of the event.

The stories behind the whiskey often become the most memorable part of the evening.

We develop concise tasting notes, bourbon histories, production details, distillery information, bottle profiles, discussion points, and other materials that help guests understand what they are drinking and why it matters.

Savannah & Duke can guide guests through the tasting, introduce each selection, explain production methods and flavor profiles, share relevant history, and create an atmosphere that is informative without becoming overly technical.

The experience should feel like a conversation among friends—not a lecture.

We advise on glassware, pour sizes, bottle quantities, water, ice, station supplies, palate cleansers, staffing, presentation materials, and the other practical requirements of responsible service.

Depending on the event, we can develop tasting menus, bottle cards, tasting notes, station signage, pairing information, scorecards, and other guest-facing materials.

Not every bourbon experience needs to be a large fundraiser.

We also develop tastings for private celebrations, executive gatherings, client entertainment, corporate retreats, donor cultivation, sponsor appreciation, and small-group events.

The scale may change. The attention to detail does not.