Give Your Guests a Night They'll Never Forget
Premium whiskey and cigar experiences, curated for any group, facilitated by one of Nashville's most credentialed spirits educators. You bring the space. I bring the experience. Fully licensed and insured.
Your Guests Want More Than a Great Drink. They Want a Story.
When guests arrive at your venue for a private event, they're hoping to be surprised — to feel like insiders, to experience something unexpected and unforgettable. A Whiskey and Cigar Chic experience delivers exactly that. The best part? You don't have to lift a finger to make it happen.
Unexpected
A conversation-starter no ordinary event can match.
Effortless
Fully managed from setup to finale — nothing falls on your team.
Memorable
Guests leave talking about your venue, not just the evening.
Meet Your Partner
Meet Christy Pruitt-Haynes, The Whiskey and Cigar Chic
Christy Pruitt-Haynes is a former Fortune 500 HR executive who spent 25+ years advising leadership teams at companies like Starbucks, Capital One, Nike, and Mastercard — before stepping fully into the world of spirits and cigars, and bringing every bit of that executive polish with her.
She holds all three of these credentials simultaneously — a distinction held by very few people in the country:
Executive Bourbon Steward
Stave and Thief Society
Certified Bourbon Professional
Council of Whiskey Masters
Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist
Tobacconist University
TEDx speaker. American MENSA member. Featured in Forbes, CNN Business, Harvard Business Review, and Business Insider.
Her Most Important Credential
She makes every single guest feel like they belong in the room — whether they've never tasted bourbon before or they've been collecting rare bottles for years.
Nashville-based. Available nationwide. Fully licensed and insured.
Whiskey and Cigars Are for Everyone. She Means That.
For too long, whiskey and cigars have been wrapped in gatekeeping and intimidation — the idea that you have to earn your seat at the table. Christy built The Whiskey and Cigar Chic to dismantle all of that.
No Jargon
Every experience is delivered in language that's rich, engaging, and completely accessible — no insider knowledge required.
No Gatekeeping
The first-time bourbon drinker receives the same genuine engagement as the decade-long collector. Every guest belongs.
100% Fun
The result is a room full of people asking questions, laughing, learning, and talking about your venue long after the night ends.
Experience Menu
Choose Your Experience
Every experience is fully managed by Christy and more importantly fully customizable — from spirit selection and sourcing to setup, facilitation, and guest engagement. Three signature formats, one exceptional host (prices listed do not include spirits). These are just a few examples, we can build the perfect experience to suit your client's budget, wants, and goals. Tell us how you want your guests to feel and we'll create it!
The Welcome Pour
A curated spirits station where guests sample at their own pace and hear the story behind every pour. Social, low-pressure, and perfect for cocktail hours and receptions. Any group size.
The Flavor Trail
A guided tasting through three to five hand-selected spirits — the craft, the history, the flavor — delivered in language anyone can enjoy. Tasting notes and scorecards included. Min cost $250.
The Blind Barrel
The full experience. Guests nose, sip, and score spirits blind — then the big reveal. Full education throughout. Highly interactive, endlessly entertaining. Christy supplies glasses and pours all spirits
What Your Guests Will Walk Away With
Every experience is designed to send guests home with more than just a great memory. Here is what they gain — tangible skills, real confidence, and a whole new relationship with spirits.
A Curated Pour in Hand
A thoughtfully selected flight of premium whiskeys and/or cigars, chosen specifically for the occasion and the group.
Tasting Notes and Scorecards
Professional materials that make the experience feel elevated and give guests something tangible to take home.
The Story Behind Every Sip
The history, the craft, and the personality behind each selection — delivered so that every pour feels like an introduction to a new friend.
Hands-On Technique
Practical nosing and tasting skills they can use at any bar, restaurant, or dinner table from this night forward.
Their Personal Flavor Profile
A real understanding of what they actually enjoy and why, so they can order with confidence instead of just pointing at the menu.
Spirit Literacy
A clear, accessible understanding of bourbon, whiskey, and distilled spirits — what makes each category unique and how to identify quality without a decoder ring.
Cigar Confidence
The basics of cigar construction, what to look for in a quality cigar, and proper techniques for cutting, lighting, and enjoying one (where applicable).
A Shopping List They'll Actually Use
Personalized recommendations based on their own palate so they leave as more informed, confident consumers.
The Confidence to Explore
The most important takeaway. Every guest leaves ready to walk into any whiskey bar, restaurant, or bottle shop and feel completely at home.
No experience required. No intimidation. Just a room full of people who discovered something new about themselves and their palate.
Everything Handled. Nothing Left to Chance.
Partnering with The Whiskey and Cigar Chic is designed to be completely seamless for your team. Here's what you can count on from the moment you book.
Full Spirit Sourcing (Available)
All selection, sourcing, and setup handled by Christy — zero extra work for your team.
Pro Tasting Materials
Scorecards and tasting guides provided for every guest — polished and on-brand.
Any Experience Level
Designed to delight first-timers and connoisseurs alike, every single time.
Licensed & Insured
Fully credentialed, covered, and available nationwide from Nashville, TN.
What People Say
From corporate clients to private celebrants — here's what guests and organizers have shared about The Whiskey and Cigar Chic experience.
"Christy not only understands bourbon and whiskey — she is great at connecting with people. A lot of people are great at one of those things. She has mastered both."
— Corporate Client
"The way Christy captivated and engaged hundreds of people and answered every question with a level of expertise and relatability — even to new drinkers — was remarkable."
— Michael B.
"She expertly guided us through four different bourbons and whiskeys, each one leaving our taste buds captivated. A wonderful and informative experience."
— Shae B.
"As a self-proclaimed whiskey connoisseur with years of bartending experience, I thoroughly enjoyed learning new things about whiskey and ways to experience and appreciate each."
— Nattaly P.
Featured In
Forbes
CNN Business
Harvard Business Review
Business Insider
25+
Years of Executive Experience
Fortune 500 leadership advisory
3
Rare Credentials
Held simultaneously by very few nationwide
100%
Guest Inclusivity
Every experience level welcomed and engaged
Ready to Give Your Guests Something to Talk About?
Experiences fill up quickly. Reach out today to check availability and start building something your guests will never forget. Where premium meets approachable.
Get In Touch
The Whiskey and Cigar Chic
Email
Christy@TheWhiskeyAndCigarChic.com
Phone
615-212-5263
Instagram
@TheWhiskeyAndCigarChic
Website
thewhiskeyandcigarchic.com
Nashville, TN | Available Nationwide | Fully Licensed and Insured