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Explore Cleveland's finest wine and whiskey tasting experiences.

The Tasting Experience, Brought to You

Bring the experience of wine country or the Kentucky Bourbon Trail right to your home or private event. Wine & Whiskey CLE offers entertaining, educational wine and bourbon tastings throughout Cleveland and Northeast Ohio (also Naples, Fl in the winter). From intimate gatherings to corporate celebrations, every experience combines fascinating stories, exceptional flavors, and a little fun along the way.

About

Hi! I'm Samantha Mercado, founder of Wine & Whiskey

With more than 16 years in the wine and spirits industry and a Master of Science credential from Whiskey University, I bring my passion for wine, bourbon, and storytelling to every tasting. My goal is to make learning approachable, entertaining, and memorable, whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning to explore.

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Whiskey University fun educational classes offered in Cleveland, Westlake, Northeast Ohio

A Tasting for Every Occasion

bourbon and whiskey tastings offered in a private home setting with friends or in office with clients entertaining clients
Bourbon, Wine, Fine Wine, Cab Franc, Pinot Grigio, Buffalo Trace tastings and classes

Whether you're gathering friends, celebrating a milestone, entertaining clients, or simply looking to learn something new, Wine & Whiskey CLE creates experiences that go beyond what's in the glass. With engaging stories, fascinating history, and guided exploration, each tasting brings a little of wine country or the Kentucky Bourbon Trail directly to you.

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Wine & Whiskey Tastings

Discover what you love and why. Explore unique wines, bourbons, and whiskeys through expertly guided tastings that make learning as enjoyable as the sipping.

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Private & Corporate Events

From milestone birthdays and intimate celebrations to client entertainment and corporate gatherings, we'll create an engaging tasting experience tailored to your occasion.

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Whiskey Education

Go beyond the bottle with fascinating stories of distilleries, mash bills, production techniques, and bourbon history. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

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Destination Tastings

Take the experience wherever your gathering takes you. Available for select destination events beyond Northeast Ohio, including Naples and Southwest Florida during the winter season.

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KEITH S. AVON LAKE OHIO

“Samantha has phenomenal energy and knowledge about both wine and spirits. When she interacts with the group you can tell she really enjoys what she does and she makes everybody else feel very comfortable without getting into the details that can often leave people confused.  We have enjoyed every tasting! ."

Let's Raise a Glass!

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, a milestone celebration, or a corporate event, let's create a wine or whiskey tasting experience your guests will be talking about long after the last pour.

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