Booking & Alcohol Policy

To ensure a seamless, responsible, and enjoyable tasting experience, all guests booking a TasteIST workshop or guided event are required to review and acknowledge the following policies:

1. Alcohol Procurement & Responsibility

TasteIST does not sell, supply, or serve alcohol.
All alcoholic beverages used during the tasting must be provided by the host or venue. By booking a session, the host confirms that they have the legal right to purchase, possess, and serve alcohol at the event location.

The host is solely responsible for:

Selecting, purchasing, and providing all whisk(e)y bottles used in the session
Complying with local, state, and federal alcohol regulations
Ensuring alcohol is not served to anyone under the legal drinking age
Monitoring guest consumption and maintaining a safe environment

TasteIST may recommend styles or expressions to support the curation process, but all final purchase decisions remain with the host.

2. Legal Drinking Age Requirement

All participants must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the tasting is held.
By booking, the host agrees to verify participant ages when necessary.
TasteIST reserves the right to decline participation from any guest who cannot provide proof of age.

3. Consumption & Safety

TasteIST promotes mindful, responsible tasting.
Guests are never required to consume alcohol; sipping, spitting, or abstaining is always welcome.

The host assumes full responsibility for:

The safety of all attendees
Ensuring no guest operates a vehicle or machinery while impaired
Managing the environment in which alcohol is consumed

TasteIST is not liable for actions taken by participants before, during, or after the tasting.

4. Independent & Unbiased Curation

TasteIST is an independent educational provider, not affiliated with or sponsored by any distillery or brand.
This independence allows for unbiased recommendations across styles, regions, and producers.

TasteIST does not endorse or promote any brand for commercial benefit.

5. Cancellation & Rescheduling

Cancellations or rescheduling requests must follow the terms included in your booking confirmation.
If alcohol has already been purchased by the host, TasteIST is not responsible for reimbursement of those costs.

6. Liability Waiver

By booking a TasteIST session, the host and attendees acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with alcohol consumption.
TasteIST, its facilitators, and Babason LLC are not liable for:

Injury, damage, or loss resulting from alcohol consumption
Venue-related hazards
Guest behavior or actions

Participation indicates agreement to these terms.

7. Agreement & Acknowledgement

Proceeding with a booking signifies that the host has read, understood, and agrees to all policies outlined in this document.