Fountainbleau + Pre-Function Tasting Room (Sponsorship Fee: $7,791.00)

FOUNTAINBLEAU + PRE-FUNCTION TASTING ROOM: $7350 Sponsorship Fee + $441 Sustainability Fee

EXPERIENTIAL TASTINGS: LARGE FORMAT GROUP TASTING ROOM

Fountainbleu + Pre-Function Tasting Room is the perfect space to host multi-groups, partners, or portfolios in the same room for maximum visibility on multiple spirits simultaneously. Gather your gang together and magnify your presents at TOTC2025. If you're interested in a multiple-day activation, we encourage you to check out our Week-Long Tastings. All Tasting Room activations are responsible for the underwriting of the spirits they order, and they must be ordered through the Foundation.

Fountainbleau Tasting Room + Pre-Function Space Sponsorship Includes: 

• Listed on TOTC Official Schedule
• Included on Daily Schedule Signage
• Water from Official Water Sponsor
• Opportunity to request mixer product from Official Mixer Partner
• Minimum 15-20 images provided by TOTCF Photography Team
• F&B minimum of $1,500

Room Specifications

• 1316 SQ FT room + 620 SQ FT pre-function space
• 6 Electrical Outlets
• 1 Entry/Exit Points

Time Allocations

• 2-hour load in on all days except Monday (1 hour)
• 30 minute load out
• 2-hour event time on TOTC Agenda

Included Supplies

• Hotel Linens
• TOTC 5 oz. biodegradable cups (as many as needed)
• Cocktail napkins
• Kold Draft & Regular Ice
• 2 bus tubs
• Trash Receptacle for clean up at the end of the event
• Recycling Receptacle

FINE PRINT

• A TOTC Tasting Room Access Wristband is required for admittance to Activation.
• All Tasting Room activations are responsible for the underwriting of the spirits they order, and they must be ordered through the Foundation.
• Group tasting rooms can include brands from multiple importers and organized by one agency, or can be multiple brands featured from a portfolio of products
• Sponsor is responsible for a $1500 additional Food & Beverage Minimum paid directly to The Ritz-Carlto, New Orleans.
• AV needs can be ordered through The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
• Following May 26th, 2025, all confirmed partnerships will incur a 5% expedition fee (included in total at checkout), and payment is required in full by credit card.
• A 10% deposit based upon the Total Sponsorship Fee listed above is due in order to secure your sponsorship. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation will follow up for the remaining balance due.
• Any logo, event title, or participating brand submitted after June 20th may not be included in promotions & marketing.

The following items are not included in the package: 

STAFFING

• Sponsor is responsible for securing labor for load-in, event execution, and load-out
• All staff serving or preparing cocktails at the event must hold a ServSafe certification
• Sponsor is responsible for all cocktail batching, prep, or storage/refrigeration needs

SUPPLIES & SAMPLING

• Any additional buildout, decor, signage, etc.
• All alcoholic products must be ordered through the TOTC liquor license and distributed in Louisiana
• Additional cocktail ingredients are the responsibility of the sponsor