Distillery Tours AI Receptionist | Automated Booking & Guest Management | Frontdesk

BOOK MORE
DISTILLERY TOURS
WHILE YOU POUR

Every missed call is a lost tour booking. Every voicemail is revenue walking out the door. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books tastings, handles group reservations, and fills your tour calendar—all while you focus on crafting spirits.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Distillery Tours

Incoming Call...

Guest

"Hi, I'd like to book a tasting tour for 6 people. Do you have any spots this Saturday?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have our Premium Tasting Tour available Saturday at 2 PM—perfect for your group of 6. Shall I reserve that for you?"

✓ Tour Booked • Sat 2 PM • 6 Guests

The Problem

DISTILLERY TOURS
LOSE BOOKINGS DAILY

You're losing tour bookings every day while guests call after hours, no-shows waste your time, and your tasting room staff can't keep up with calls during peak hours. There's a better way.

You Miss Bookings When It Matters Most

A couple finds your distillery online at 9 PM planning their weekend, calls to book a tasting, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages in the morning, they've already booked a tour at a competing distillery that answered.

The Cost
$3,200/month
Lost in missed bookings

Your Staff Is Drowning in Calls

While you're leading a tasting room tour, three more calls come in. Group booking inquiries, private event questions, bottle shop questions—you can't be everywhere at once. Guests get frustrated waiting, and you lose bookings.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
During peak season

Tour Groups No-Show and You Lose Revenue

You reserve time slots, prepare tasting flights, and set up the tour space. They don't show. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted inventory and lost revenue from groups who could have filled those slots.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for tours industry average
$38,400
Lost annually in missed bookings
45%
Of inquiries happen after tasting room hours
24 hours
Window to respond before guests book elsewhere

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to confirmed booking

24/7 Booking Chat

Visitors discover your distillery website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies guests, shows available tour times, and books reservations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically captures group size, preferred date, and tour preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across all tour slots
  • Books tours directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for a tour for 6 people. What's available this Saturday?"
AI
"I have the Premium Tasting Experience at 2:00 PM—includes distillery tour and flight of 5 spirits. $45/person. Would you like to book it?"
"Perfect! Let's book it."
Tour Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 2:00 PM • 6 guests
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk at Copper Ridge Distillery. How can I help?"
Caller: "I'm bringing a corporate group of 20. Can you do private tastings?"
AI: "Absolutely! I can book our Private Barrel Room Experience. What date works best for you?"
✓ Private Event Inquiry #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—tour bookings, private event inquiries, tasting room questions. The AI understands context, creates reservations, schedules callbacks, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates reservations and event inquiries automatically
  • Recognizes returning guests from CRM and references past visits

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When guests no-show, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original booking conversation, knows their tour preferences, and books a new time—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules tours and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the Premium Tasting Experience on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do next Saturday instead?"
✓ Tour Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM • 6 guests
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Alex Chen
Tour Preference
Premium Tasting • 6 guests
Preferred Date
March 16, 2024 • 2:00 PM
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Tour Confirmed

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, tour booking, event inquiry—automatically creates and updates guest profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every visitor and private event client.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to confirmed booking
  • Syncs with calendar, inquiries, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire guest journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and recovery sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-tour confirmation email sent
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-visit feedback ready
Private event inquiry queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Tour Email
"Hi Alex! Your Premium Tasting Experience is confirmed. Here's what to expect during your visit..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your distillery tour tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-tour confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on guest behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart private event inquiry forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide clients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for event planning and confirmation workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, group size)
  • AI-guided completion for event date and package selection
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Private Event Inquiry
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Group Size (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Preferred Event Date
→ Package Selection (Barrel Room, Private Tour)
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and event planning begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR DISTILLERY TOURS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your distillery. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking tours, handling tasting reservations. They work together 24/7 to fill your tour slots faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed bookings. Handles tour inquiries, books distillery visits, and creates special event reservations automatically.

Phone Calls Tour Booking Reservations
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies visitor inquiries, shows available tour times and tasting packages, answers questions about spirits and group sizes instantly. Books distillery tours and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Tour Availability Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized tour confirmations, tasting event reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep visitors engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Booking Form Teammate

Booking Assistant
Group Reservations

Pre-fills group booking forms from CRM data. Guides visitors through party size and special requests. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to potential visitors at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost bookings and keep guests engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with tour guests and interested visitors. Sends tour confirmations, tasting event reminders, and answers questions about available experiences via text—98% open rate.

Tour Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about available tours. Click, talk, get answers about tasting options, availability, and spirits—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing experiences.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed visitor and guest data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by tour type, experience, and booking status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Guests don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes special requests (dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, group sizes), creates tasks, triages by priority, and notifies the right staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a guest was frustrated, if a special request was reported, if a large group tour was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one guest from phone call to booked tour—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm planning a bachelorette party for 8 people. Do you have availability next Saturday?"
AI: "Yes! We have our Premium Tasting Experience available—$75/person for groups of 8-12. Would you like to book that?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Group Size
8 guests
Total
$600
Tour Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, 8-person group, bachelorette party, Premium Tasting Experience. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 2 PM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 2 PM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Premium Tasting Experience
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 2:00 PM • 8 guests
Automation Sequence
1
Tour Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Tour details delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-tour feedback email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the tour is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and pre-arrival information—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Tour Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your Premium Tasting Experience is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 PM for 8 guests..."
Tour Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your distillery tour tomorrow! We're excited to host your group..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to planning. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Saturday, 2:15 PM

THEY FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday afternoon, Alex's group is still at brunch. They completely forgot about the tour. You're at the tasting room, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 2:00 PM
AM
Alex Martinez
Premium Tasting • 8 guests
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original conversation + booking details ready
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Saturday, 2:16 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her bachelorette party, 8 guests, Premium Tasting. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished a work meeting. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed your group on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed your group for the Premium Tasting on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do next Saturday instead?"
Tour Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 3:00 PM • 8 guests
09
Saturday, 4:30 PM

THEY LOVE
THE SPIRITS

Alex's group shows up for the rescheduled tour. They love the experience. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-tour follow-up emails get queued, retail purchase forms are ready to send, and newsletter signup workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just hosting the tour.

TOUR COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 3:00 PM
Premium Tasting Experience
Alex Martinez • 8 guests
Post-tour sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Bottle Order Form • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Saturday, 4:45 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the tour. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a bottle order form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the barrel-aged bourbon she loved. The AI guides her through shipping and payment right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The order processing begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Tour completed • Order placed
AI
"I remember your tour! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about shipping times..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about her bottle order. She has a question about shipping times. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her tour and order, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 20, 2024

ALEX JOINS
THE CLUB

With free shipping on her first order, Alex joins your bottle club membership. The system automatically sends welcome emails, member perks information, and upcoming release notifications. Alex is officially a loyal customer.

MEMBERSHIP ACTIVATED
Bottle Club • Premium Member
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex just got her shipment. She has questions: "When is the next release?" "Can I add another bottle to my membership?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! When is the next bottle release?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Our Spring Rye releases April 15th. As a club member, you get early access starting April 12th!"
Alex
"Can I add another bottle to my membership?"
AI
"Absolutely! I can upgrade you to Premium right now. You'll get 2 bottles quarterly. Would you like that?"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

BOTTLE ISSUE
REPORTED

Alex received her shipment but one bottle arrived damaged. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a replacement ticket, and schedules it for Monday shipping. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
TICKET CREATED
Damaged Bottle Replacement
Scheduled: Monday shipping • Tracking sent automatically
17
May 5, 2024

BARREL TASTING
THIS SAT

There's a private barrel tasting event this Saturday for club members. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends event announcements, new release notifications, special tastings, and exclusive member updates. Customers stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Member Event
Sent to Club Members
EVENT
Private Barrel Tasting
Saturday, May 10 • 3:00 PM • Members Only
NEW RELEASE
Spring Rye Launch
Early member access now available!
REMINDER
Next Shipment
Your quarterly bottles ship May 20th
✓ All members notified
No manual sending required
MEMBERSHIP RENEWED
March 15, 2025
Alex Martinez
Premium Bottle Club • Annual Membership
✓ Renewed for 12 months
Upgraded to Premium tier
Why she renewed
"Amazing spirits, quick support answers, loved the exclusive member events"
18
March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RENEWS

A year later, Alex renews her membership. She had a great experience—support was always quick, questions were answered instantly, and she felt valued as a member. The same AI that helped her book the tour kept her engaged as a customer. That's the full journey: prospect to customer to loyal member.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your distillery

Can it handle after-hours tour booking calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, checks tour availability, answers questions about tastings and experiences, and books reservations—all while your team is off the clock. No more missed bookings at 10 PM when visitors are planning their weekend.

How does it handle special event inquiries? +

The AI collects all details for private events, corporate tastings, and weddings automatically—guest count, date preferences, spirit preferences, and special requests. It routes inquiries to your events team with complete information, so you can focus on creating memorable experiences.

Does it reduce tour no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before tours. When no-shows happen, it immediately follows up to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed reservations and keeping your tasting room full.

Can it book tours directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time tour capacity and books reservations instantly—no back-and-forth emails or phone tag needed.

How does it handle group size and capacity limits? +

The AI automatically tracks tour capacity, prevents overbooking, and offers alternative time slots when tours are full. For large groups, it collects party size and preferences, then notifies your team to follow up with custom pricing and arrangements.

Does it work with my existing booking system? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including FareHarbor, Peek Pro, Rezdy, and others. All data syncs automatically—reservations, guest information, tour times, and special requests flow seamlessly into your existing workflow.

Can it handle multiple tour types and tasting experiences? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your offerings—standard tours, premium tastings, cocktail classes, barrel room experiences, and VIP packages. It explains pricing, duration, and what's included, then books the right experience based on guest preferences.

What about wholesale and distribution inquiries? +

The AI identifies wholesale buyers, restaurant partners, and retail inquiries, then collects contact details and business information. These leads are immediately routed to your sales team with full context, so you never miss a distribution opportunity.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your tour volume and call activity. Most distilleries see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows, increased bookings, and capturing after-hours reservations. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your operation.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing tour bookings at 2 AM. Start filling tastings while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."