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FIND YOUR PERFECT POUR

Inspired by a passion for the history, culture, and craftsmanship of whiskey, Distilled Discoveries offers curated and bespoke educational whiskey tastings that will appeal to the novice and connoisseur alike. With Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese offerings to choose from, we are confident we can prepare a personalized tasting to fit your needs. So whether you are planning an elaborate soirée or simply getting together with friends or your local whiskey club, make Distilled Discoveries that special addition to your next event. Contact us to see how we can help you discover your perfect dram!

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OUR LEAD TASTER: RYAN MARTIN

A Business Born from a Single Dram

Ryan's whiskey journey began eight years ago while clerking for a Judge in Lake Charles, Louisiana. During a Christmas party, the Judge offered Ryan a pour of "the good stuff" and pointed to a bottle of Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey. A novice in the whiskey world at the time, Ryan naively obliged not knowing what would unfold from that single dram. 

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After taking a sip, Ryan quickly realized the error in his prior belief that "all whiskey tastes the same." The depth of flavors coupled with the warm, long-lasting finish made for a perfect nightcap on that cold winter's night. However, what resonated more than the flavor of the bourbon was the memory of sharing stories and laughs with his lifelong mentor over a single dram.


From that moment, a passion was born to learn about all things whiskey. Beyond simply tasting offerings from distilleries around the world, Ryan dove head first into learning about the history and culture behind the aged spirit and the people that bring it to life. Remembering that first dram with his life-long mentor, Ryan made it a point to never hoard his "good stuff" as he loved sharing his finds along with the history behind each pour with his friends and family. With this sentiment in mind, Ryan now wants to help others in and around his hometown of New Orleans experience that indelible moment of discovering the perfect pour and the memories that accompany each sip.

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DISCOVER THE WORLD OF WHISKEY

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VIRTUAL TASTINGS

Distilled Discoveries offers virtual whiskey tastings so you can share the love of whiskey with your friends far and wide. We ship samples straight to the door of your various tasting participants followed by a personally led online tasting. A great way to reconnect over a pour in the modern world!

WEDDINGS

Looking for that unique service to put your special day over the top? Consider a curated whiskey tasting for you and your guests. We have extensive experience hosting tastings at wedding events in the Greater New Orleans area, including receptions, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and bachelor and bachelorette parties. With numerous curated options available along with the ability to develop a bespoke offering to fit your palate, we are confident that we can find the perfect tasting that your guests will be raving about well after you say "I Do."

PRIVATE AND CORPORATE EVENTS

Whether you’re planning to host an intimate dinner party or whiskey club meeting with your closest family and friends or maybe a larger gathering to celebrate a birthday, engagement party, holiday, or special occasion — we’ve got you covered! We can easily travel to help make your next private or corporate event a no stress success!

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CONTACT US

We can't wait to help you discover your perfect pour. Contact us today to schedule your next tasting event!

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