Whiskey tells a story. This one lets you finish it.

Join us at Wiseguy Lounge inside Goodfellas Pizzeria OTR for “Finish the Flavor,” an interactive whiskey activation led by True Story Whiskey (@truestorywhiskey).

This isn’t your typical sit-and-sip tasting. It’s a guided sensory game that demonstrates how secondary barrel finishing transforms bourbon and rye into something entirely new.

You’ll team up, compare scent profiles, and match flavor notes to barrel staves used in the finishing process — all while a True Story Whiskey storyteller walks you through the craft behind it.

Expect education, friendly competition, and hands-on engagement with the finishing process that shapes modern whiskey.

Part I – The Game (Approx. 60 Minutes)
• Match scent jars to barrel staves
• Explore flavor notes like Amburana, Moscatel casks, and more
• Learn how secondary finishing changes whiskey character
• Guided by a True Story Whiskey expert

Part II – Guided Tasting
• Taste finished Bourbon and Rye expressions
• Understand how the flavor matches come to life in the glass

Part III – Happy Hour Hang
After the activation, stick around. Participants are invited to enjoy a casual happy hour in the lounge.

Interactive guided experience
Finished Bourbon & Rye tasting
One slice of pizza
One breadstick
Post-event happy hour access

• Bourbon enthusiasts
• Curious drinkers
• Industry folks
• Anyone who wants more than just a standard tasting

If you’ve ever wondered what finishing actually does to whiskey, this is your chance to experience it firsthand.

This experience is capped at 20 guests to keep it intimate and interactive. Once it’s full, it’s full.