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Security report for whiskeywashback.com

Bottle Raiders · Hospitality · United States

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Whiskey Washback is a niche event organizer specializing in whiskey tasting festivals across multiple U.S. cities, targeting adult whiskey enthusiasts. The website is professionally designed using Squarespace, featuring multimedia content, event schedules, and merchandising options. The technical infrastructure leverages modern web technologies including HTTPS, HSTS, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Security posture is good with proper SSL configuration and some security best practices, though privacy compliance could be improved with explicit cookie consent mechanisms and detailed privacy policies. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, which impacts overall trustworthiness. Social media integration and clear contact information enhance business credibility. Overall, the site is functional and professional but would benefit from enhanced privacy and security disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
62
Security headers
45
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
63

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The business operates in the hospitality and retail sectors, focusing on organizing whiskey tasting events and selling related merchandise. Its market position is that of a specialized event promoter with a clear target audience of adult whiskey enthusiasts. Revenue streams likely include ticket sales and merchandise. The company maintains active social media channels to engage its audience and promote events. The business model is event-driven with geographic expansion across major U.S. cities. Lack of detailed company founding information and domain registration data limits deeper business intelligence. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms but no explicit business partners or subsidiaries are identified.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS and HSTS enabled, use of reCAPTCHA for form protection, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in security governance. Privacy compliance is minimal, with embedded privacy and terms text but no cookie consent banner or GDPR-specific disclosures. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable risk factor, potentially indicating privacy protection or unregistered status, which should be addressed to improve trust. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced with formal policies and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations such as GDPR.
  2. Publish dedicated privacy policy and terms of service pages with comprehensive details.
  3. Add a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Include incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Improve website accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and enhance user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bottle Raiders
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bottle Raiders
Description
Whiskey Washback is a premier whiskey tasting event that brings together enthusiasts and connoisseurs to explore a curated selection of whiskies, unique cocktails and savory culinary bites. Sample over 100 varieties of whiskies from top distilleries. Whiskey Washback pays homage to the whiskey originators and the rebellious innovators that keep it alive today.
Key services
Whiskey tasting festivals, Event ticketing, Merchandising
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace, Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, reCAPTCHA
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a Squarespace-hosted event site for whiskey tasting festivals.
  2. No WHOIS data available, indicating possible unregistered domain or privacy protection.
  3. HTTPS and HSTS are properly configured.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are minimal and embedded in store terms.
  5. No visible security.txt or incident response contacts.
  6. Social media presence is active on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
  7. No signs of malware or phishing detected.
  8. Content is adult-oriented due to alcohol but safe otherwise.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing its CMS and hosting services. It incorporates modern web technologies including Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and reCAPTCHA for spam protection. The site loads multimedia content such as videos and images efficiently, with responsive design for mobile devices. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, typical for a Squarespace site with rich media. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to enhance accessibility and privacy compliance features. The domain's WHOIS data is missing, which is a technical and trust concern that should be resolved.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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