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Tasting Room Guide
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• Traditional Tasting Rooms • Hotel Monteleone Pool Tasting Room • The Corner Bar • The First Sip • On the House – NEW in 2016! • Cocktail Apprentice Breakfast or Lunch • Interview Lounge – Back in 2016! • Brand Education – NEW in 2016!
Types of Tasting Rooms
What is included with the Tasting Room Sponsorship Fee?
What IS included • 4 cases of Mountain Valley
Spring Water • Two Hotel Banquet Servers • Hotel Linens • Kold Draft Ice • Cocktail Napkins • Daily Signage • 5 oz. Tasting Cups • Tables (choice of size and layout) • List of preferred vendors
What is NOT included • AV Equipment • Bartenders • Bar Tools • Spirits or Cocktail Ingredients • Décor, models, talent or musicians • Food • Plates, utensils, burners,
glassware, etc. • Photography • Transportation • Pool Tasting Room requires a
lifeguard
Tales of the Cocktail® has a list of recommended vendors we work with locally who can provide an array of needs for your events. We
support local!
Traditional Tasting Rooms Hotel Monteleone & Royal Sonesta
Wednesday, July 20 through Saturday, July 23 32 Sponsor Sessions Available
Hotel Monteleone: Orleans Room & Royal Salons C&D Royal Sonesta: Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse & Regal Suite
Join us for a crafted brand experience that exposes you to new products and new ways of thinking about spirits from around the world. Attendees can pop in for a quick sip or stick around to talk with the people behind the brands that are constantly finding ways to change the way the world drinks. Traditional Tasting Rooms, located in the Hotel Monteleone and Royal Sonesta, are a place for your brand(s) to shine. We encourage
brands to take advantage of this “blank slate” and promote their products. Bring in branded tools, signage, POS items, tasteful models,
and entertainment to amplify your brand’s image and bring it's personality to life.
Hotel Monteleone Traditional Tasting Rooms
Tasting Room #1 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Setup – 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Breakdown – 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Tasting Room #2 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Setup – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Breakdown – 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
For a current list of available dates and times please email your
sponsorship contact or [email protected]
Dimensions: 32’ x 26’
Location: Mezzanine Level Directly Across from the Elevators
Special Features: Most Centrally Located Room
Orleans Room Hotel Monteleone
Orleans Room Hotel Monteleone
*Hotel Stock Photo*
Orleans Room Hotel Monteleone
Dimensions: 40’ x 44’
Location: Ground Floor Next to the Tales of the Cocktail® Registration
Special Features: Largest Tasting Room in Hotel Monteleone
Royal Salons C & D Hotel Monteleone
Royal Salons C & D Hotel Monteleone
*Hotel Stock Photo*
Royal Salons C & D Hotel Monteleone
Tasting Room #1 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Setup – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Breakdown – 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Tasting Room #2 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Setup – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Breakdown – 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Royal Sonesta Traditional Tasting Rooms
For a current list of available dates and times please email your sponsorship contact or [email protected]
Dimensions: 47’6” x 37’5”
Location: Lobby Level
Special Features: Has a full bar and stage built in.
Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse
Royal Sonesta
Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse
Royal Sonesta
Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse
Royal Sonesta
Dimensions: 47’ x 27’
Location: Lobby Level Near the Conti Entrance
Special Features: Returning for 2016!
Regal Suite Royal Sonesta
Regal Suite Royal Sonesta
Regal Suite Royal Sonesta
*Hotel Stock Photo*
Pool Tastings Hotel Monteleone
Tuesday, July 19 through Friday, July 22 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
4 Sponsor Sessions Available
During July in New Orleans, finding a pool to cool off is a must. That’s why the Pool Tastings have become an annual tradition at
Tales of the Cocktail®. Tasting Room wristband holders are invited to take a dip, learn about new products and sample some
incredible drinks poolside at the Hotel Monteleone during special tastings throughout the week. So make sure you pack your swimsuit
so you can join us at the most refreshing tastings of Tales of the Cocktail® 2016.
Pool Hotel Monteleone
Tuesday through Friday 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4 Sponsor Sessions Available
Location: 16th Floor
Special Features: Full Use of Pool Side Snack Bar
Requirements: 1 EMS team to be secured by brand partner
Pool Hotel Monteleone
*Hotel Stock Photo*
Pool Hotel Monteleone
The Corner Bar Hotel Monteleone
Tuesday, July 19 through Saturday, July 23 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
10 Sponsor Sessions Available
Everyone has their go-to neighborhood bar. At Tales of the Cocktail® 2016, The Corner Bar is that place. Located in a corner of the Hotel Monteleone Lobby, this pop up will feature different brands twice a day as they serve up cocktails, coffee or other
refreshments. It’s a place where you can learn more about these brands and sample their products while catching up with old friends and making new ones before heading off to your next event. Stop by The Corner Bar during Tales of Cocktail® and by the end of the week it may just be that place where everyone knows your name.
The Corner Bar Hotel Monteleone
Location: In Lobby Near the Criollo Restaurant Entrance
Special Features: Built in structure! Longer tasting times!
The Corner Bar Hotel Monteleone
At Tales of the Cocktail® 2016, you will never forget your first. Your first drink, that is. When you check in at registration at this year’s festival, you will be greeted by our talented staff and a welcome
tasting of a spirit brand making it’s Tales of the Cocktail® debut. The First Sip is poured neat so you can savor every bit of flavor before heading out for the adventures that await you at the 14th Annual
Tales of the Cocktail®.
The First Sip Royal Salon B/ Hotel Monteleone
Tuesday, July 19 & Wednesday, July 20 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
4 Sponsor Sessions Available
The First Sip Hotel Monteleone
Location: Royal Salon B On the side of the Registration
Special Features: Be the first taste to greet attendees as they arrive at Tales of the Cocktail®
The First Sip Hotel Monteleone
On the House Royal Salon B/ Hotel Monteleone
At Tales of the Cocktail®, we think everything goes better with a drink. Even registration is made better when you have something to
sip on. So whenever you stop in to what we consider to be the home base for tickets, to ask a question or just do a little shopping, make
sure you grab a drink that’s On the House. Our On the House drinks are poured neat so you can savor every bit of flavor before heading out for the adventures that await you at the 14th Annual Tales of the
Cocktail®.
Thursday, July 21 & Friday, July 22 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
4 Sponsor Sessions Available
NEW!
Wednesday, July 20 through Saturday, July 23 Breakfast: 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM 4 Breakfast and 4 Lunch Sponsor Sessions Available
Cocktail Apprentice Breakfast or Lunch
Hotel Monteleone
Throughout their week of non-stop slicing, juicing, stirring and shaking, the Tales of the Cocktail® apprentices can work up quite an appetite. The CAP Meals are their chance to take a quick break and
grab a bite before heading back out to do what seems like the impossible. As a brand sponsor, you can help fuel the hardest
working bartenders at Tales of the Cocktail® 2016 while also having the opportunity to quick chat with them as they come and go throughout the day. Be a part of the CAP Meals to support the
people that make Tales of the Cocktail® such a great place to drink.
Dimensions: 16’ x 26’
Location: Second Floor
Special Features: Exclusive to the working Cocktail Apprentices!
CAP MEALS Hotel Monteleone
CAP MEALS- Ursuline Room
*Hotel Stock Photo*
Ursuline Room Hotel Monteleone
Tuesday, July 19 through Saturday, July 23 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
5 Sponsor Sessions Available
Interview Lounge Hotel Monteleone
With thousands of attendees and more than 200 events at Tales of the Cocktail®, it’s not always easy to find a quiet space. At
Tales 2016, we’re creating an outlet to give all the hard-working members of the media a dedicated place to get some work done or just relax for a bit. This intimate space is perfect for doing interviews, writing, editing photos or just taking a
quick break to recharge your devices and yourself with some light snacks. Join us throughout the week so you can keep up
the good work all Tales long.
Parlor Dimensions: 16’ x 19’ Entire Suite: 935 sq. ft. Connecting Bedroom: 490 sq. ft.
Location: Hemingway Suite (Rooftop) Special Features: Built in bar & connecting guest room
Interview Lounge Hotel Monteleone/ Hemingway Suite
Interview Lounge Hotel Monteleone/ Hemingway Suite
Tuesday through Saturday 5 Sponsor Sessions Available
Brand Education Riverview Room/ Hotel Monteleone
During Tales of the Cocktail® you’ll experience countless spirits brands at seminars, tasting rooms, and happy hours. Our new Brand Education is your chance to get to know brands and their spirits on an even deeper
level. During the week, eight different brands will host workshops that are part seminar, part demonstration and part tasting with each featuring a combination of their flagship spirits and new releases. Join us for these special events to come away with new insights into the brands we love.
Wednesday through Friday 2 Sessions a day
8 Sponsor Sessions Available
NEW!
Dimensions: 31’ x 72’
Location: 16th Floor Next to the pool
Special Features: Great rooftop view overlooking the River!
Brand Education Riverview Room/ Hotel Monteleone
• Based on your recipes you can calculate the total amount of product needed. – This includes all brands even if you are using another brand’s product.
• Your order must be placed with Tales of the Cocktail® on or before May 1, 2016.
• We will invoice the event sponsor for a monetary donation equal to the
amount of product purchased, inclusive of tax.
• Your product will be delivered to your event location two hours prior to the event start time.
• All spirits will be the property of the tasting room host once delivered. No
returns will be made to the distributor.
Spirit Orders for Tasting Rooms
For additional questions about Tales of the Cocktail®
2016 Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact: [email protected]
(504) 948-0511
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