TASTING CHECK LIST

 CONFIRM THE EVENT 72 HOURS PRIOR. RECORD PERSON’S NAME YOU SPOKE TO.
 KNOW THE ADDRESS & LOCATION/PHONE NUMBER (Before you hit the road)
 TAKE THE OFF-PREMISE RECAP FORM WITH YOU & TAKE NOTES DURING TASTING
 TAKE A PAPER COPY OF TABC LICENSE, not a digital copy
 TAKE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE (Cannot be expired)
 BRAND INFORMATION/HISTORY/FACTS (BE ABLE TO ANSWER Q’S #1-10 BELOW)
 SUGGESTIVE DRINK RECIPES TO SHARE WITH CUSTOMERS
 FOLDING TABLE
 BLACK TABLE CLOTH
 ICE BUCKET
 SHAKER/JIGGER
 WINE KEY (IF NEEDED)
 PRINT THE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION INFO FOR CORRESPONDING CITY)
o WE HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH SPEC’S #227508
o D&B/GABRIELS ACCOUNT NUMBER IS 189
o GROCERY STORES & TOTAL WINE & MORE: Either get a PEX card from Kim or
use your own method of payment and get reimbursed

ON-PREMISE CHECK LIST

 LOCATION ADDRESS/REP PHONE NUMBER
 BRAND INFORMATION/HISTORY/FACTS (BE ABLE TO ANSWER Q’S #1-10 BELOW)
 ALL ITEMS LISTED ON PORTAL STATING INCLUDING THE REQUIRED UNIFORM
 PHONE NUMBERS OF ANY OTHER MODELS YOU ARE BOOKED WITH-TOUCH BASE
 VALID DRIVERS LICENSE/TABC LICENSE
 CARRY CASH FOR PARKING
 CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: ONLY AUTHORIZED TO USE THE HPPI CARD IF THE PORTAL
SAYS HPPI IS PAYING. LAST MINUTE CHANGES REQUIRE KIM’S APPROVAL

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE BRAND YOU ARE REPRESENTING

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO GREET THE CUSTOMERS? Give a compliment/open ended question?
1. What is the product I am representing? Is it a Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Whiskey,
Liqueur, Cordial, Beer, Wine, Pisco, Sake, etc.?
2. Where is made (country & city)?
3. How is it distilled (how many times) and aged (what type of barrel)?
4. What’s the proof/ABV?
5. What’s the story behind the product and history?
6. How would you mix the product and what are you going to suggest to your customers?
7. Is this a new product on the market or a new flavor to an existing line?
8. Approximately how much does this product cost?
9. What sets it apart from its competitors? Why should I buy this?
10. Has it won any awards?
TAKE NOTES & DISCUSS IN YOUR RECAP ONLINE FOR THE CLIENT TO REVIEW:
INVENTORY LEVELS, SALES PRICING, WHERE YOU WERE SET UP IN THE STORE,
COMEPTITION IN THE STORE, TRAFFIC (# PEOPLE IN STORE), WEATHER IF IT AFFECTED
SALES, PRODUCT DISPLAYS IN STORE, SIGNAGE, ADVERTISING OF THE TASTING,
COMMENTS MADE BY MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER FEEDBACK (BOTH POSITIVE AND
NEGATIVE), YOUR SUGGESTIONS ON DATES/TIMES