Whether you’re planning a trip to the Bourbon Trail or simply visiting a micro-distillery with Original Texas Whiskey in your own backyard, remember to follow these guidelines when you arrive for a tour and tasting session.
Don’t Name Drop
In any distillery, but especially one with a tiny staff, what’s the fastest way to irritate the employees? Informing everyone that you know the owners of a place such as Balcones Distilling, yet failing to schedule an appointment ahead of time, and arriving unannounced during peak Saturday hours in the hopes of receiving a private tour.
Call ahead of time to be considerate. However, a large group of people may wish to reconsider turning up because they may be noisy and disruptive and may entirely take over the tasting bar.
Don’t Try to Negotiate
There’s never any space to negotiate on price for Original Texas Whiskey or anything else. At a craft or major distillery, prices are established for various reasons, so it’s crucial to respect their method and pricing. When dining out, you wouldn’t think about haggling over your appetizer or rib-eye steak with a waitress, would you? Without a doubt, this is not the case. So, be respectful and don’t try it at a distillery.
Don’t Monopolize Tour Guides
You may know a lot about manufacturing liquor, but the rest of your tour participants may not. Please don’t dominate the tour guide’s time with specialized or esoteric remarks or inquiries.