Found North Vertical Tasting with Chris Riesbeck (July 29)

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Schneider's Offices
308 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002

Experience the Evolution of Found North

Join us for an extraordinary evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed names in modern whisky.

Schneider's is proud to host Chris Riesbeck, Partner & VP of Sales/Marketing of Found North, for an exclusive guided vertical tasting exploring the evolution of the brand's celebrated cask strength whisky releases. This event is one of only 10 official Found North Batch Vertical Tastings taking place across the United States.

Whether you're already a devoted Found North collector or discovering the brand for the first time, this intimate tasting offers a rare opportunity to experience multiple releases side-by-side while learning directly from one of the industry's foremost whisky educators.

The Tasting Lineup

Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of:

• Found North Batch 1
• Found North Batch 5
• Found North Batch 8
• Found North Batch 12 (New Release)
• Schneider's Exclusive "North of the Border" Found North Single Barrel Selection

In addition, Chris will bring three special hand-selected Found North samples for guests to experience, making this an even more memorable evening.

Throughout the tasting, Chris will discuss the inspiration behind each batch, blending decisions, maturation, cask selection, and how Found North has evolved from its inaugural release through the newest Batch 12.

Meet Chris Riesbeck

Chris Riesbeck is Partner & VP of Sales/Marketing at Found North and a 20-year veteran of the whisky industry.

He is:

• A two-time Whisky Magazine Highly Commended Ambassador of the Year
• The youngest American ever named a Keeper of the Quaich
• A graduate of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh with a Postgraduate Degree in Brewing & Distilling Sciences

Throughout his career, Chris has represented some of the world's most respected whisky brands, including Gordon & MacPhail, Westland Distillery, Barrell Craft Spirits, and now Found North.

Known for his engaging presentations and deep technical knowledge, Chris brings every whisky to life through the stories, craftsmanship, and philosophy behind each release.

Reserve Your Seat

This is a rare opportunity to taste Found North's earliest and newest releases alongside exclusive selections that few whisky enthusiasts will have the chance to experience.

If you're passionate about premium whisky, cask strength releases, and learning directly from one of the industry's leading ambassadors, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Tickets are expected to sell quickly. Reserve your seat today.