Built for people who truly enjoy whiskey.
Neat Notes was built from real whiskey conversations — tastings, classes, events, reviews, and years spent helping enthusiasts discover what they actually enjoy.
Created by Derek Accurso and Mike Kelly, the team behind Buffalo Happy Hour, Neat Notes combines whiskey education with thoughtful tasting data to help enthusiasts better understand their palate over time.
We didn't build another social feed or whiskey database. We built the tool we wished existed ourselves.
From whiskey education classes and tasting events to community experiences across Buffalo, our goal has always stayed the same: help people discover great pours and better understand their own palate.
Whiskey enthusiasts first.
Before Neat Notes existed, Derek and Mike spent years building Buffalo Happy Hour — hosting whiskey tastings, reviewing pours, interviewing distilleries, and helping enthusiasts discover what they enjoy.
Neat Notes is the natural evolution of that journey: combining whiskey education, thoughtful design, and tasting intelligence into one platform.
Whiskey Education
Built by enthusiasts passionate about whiskey education, tasting experiences, and helping others discover new pours.
Designed with Intention
Every detail of Neat Notes is focused on creating a premium, thoughtful, and approachable whiskey experience.
Whiskey Intelligence
The long-term vision is simple: help enthusiasts understand their palate through meaningful tasting data.