Est. 2020
Tennessee Whiskey Workshop
More Than A Cocktail Class
What Guides Every Experience
- Hospitality over performance
- Education without intimidation
- Thoughtful pacing and real connection
- Tennessee stories told with respect
WANT TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION?
Whether you’re a past guest with follow-up questions, planning a custom experience, or exploring a collaboration, we’re happy to connect. Tennessee Whiskey Workshop is built on conversation first, with deeper collaboration available when it’s needed.
Connect one-on-one with Chris Mallon, founder of Tennessee Whiskey Workshop, to follow up on a recent
experience or explore a custom event or collaboration.
Our Reviews
What Our Customers Are Saying About The Experience
Corporate Hands-On Experiences Built for Meaningful Connection
Experiences for Teams & Clients
• Strengthen team relationships through shared participation
• Create memorable client moments without forced networking
• Support leadership offsites, retreats, and private gatherings
VIP Transportation
• Coordination between offices, hotels, and venues
• Comfortable, reliable logistics managed end-to-end
• Guests arrive focused, relaxed, and fully present
Give the Gift of a One-of-a-Kind Experience
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Guided, hands-on cocktail experience
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Led by seasoned hospitality professionals
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Flexible scheduling for the recipient
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Ideal for celebrations, thank-yous, and standout gifts
What’s Thoughtfully Provided
Drinks
Curated spirits, non-alcoholic options, and water
Guests craft cocktails guided by seasoned
hospitality professionals
Equipment
Professional tools and ingredients
Everything needed for a seamless,
hands-on experience
Where the Experience Lives
Tennessee Whiskey Workshop is hosted inside Love & Exile in East Nashville,
within a private event space designed specifically for immersive group experiences.
The Tank Room offers a calm separation from the main bar, with its own entrance
and a layout designed for focus, conversation, and connection.
After the experience, guests are welcome to explore the full Love & Exile property,
whether that means a glass of wine on the patio,a bite from the kitchen,
or continuing the evening inside the main bar just steps away.
Available for private group bookings and corporate buyouts
Love & Exile – 715 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37206
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Meet THE FOUNDER
Chris Mallon is the Founder and Lead Educator of Tennessee Whiskey Workshop, one of Nashville’s top-rated cocktail experiences. With more than 26 years in hospitality, his background spans professional kitchens and award-winning bar programs that helped shape the city’s modern cocktail culture.
Based in East Nashville, Chris brings that full-spectrum experience into every program through thoughtful pacing, intentional cocktail design, and storytelling rooted in place. His approach balances education and hospitality in a way that feels accessible and engaging, without slipping into performance or spectacle.
Chris also serves in a leadership role with the United States Bartenders’ Guild, supporting education, mentorship, and long-term sustainability within the hospitality industry. That perspective informs how experiences are designed and delivered, with equal care for the guest experience and the professionals who bring it to life.
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