Oct 17 : Whiskey & Cigar Dinner
October 12, 2023 06:30 PM
Join us for our Annual Whiskey and Cigar Dinner featuring Jefferson Bourbon and JR Cigars.
This is a five course dinner with whiskey and cigar pairings. Please note that will substitute a wine pairing instead if requested.
Menu:
First course: Diver Scallops- pan seared with balsamic bacon jam
Second course: Arugula Salad- Blood orange vinaigrette, boursin red onion, crisp pork belly
Third course: Short Rib Ravioli- sage and bourbon brown butter
Fourth course: Lamb chop- pecan crusted, whole grain mustard topped with an apricot cream sauce
Fifth course: Bread pudding- brioche, figs, cashews finished with a bourbon caramel sauce.
Experience Bourbon Aged at the Mercy of the Sea- this is our favorite from their portfolio!
In 2008, while aboard the ship of a fellow Kentucky native, Jefferson’s Master Blender Trey Zoeller got a wild idea. As he watched the whiskey swirl in his glass, compelled by the constant rock of the waves, he pondered what might happen to a barrel of bourbon if it were aged at sea.
Since this discovery, Trey has sent hundreds of barrels around the world, with each voyage seeing (on average) over 25 ports, 5 continents, and 2 equator crossings.
The constant movement of the ocean and extreme temperature fluctuations as the ship traverses the globe completely transform the whiskey. Continuous motion draws the natural sugars in the oak to the surface and enables the new whiskey to develop complex flavors more quickly. Equatorial humidity caramelizes the bourbon, producing a dense composition with an edgy sweetness. At the same time, salty ocean air imparts the bourbon with a briny, savory character. The result is a darker, richer bourbon with incredible depth and complexity.
Price: $120 for non-members & $100 for wine club members.
Purchase tickets here. A $50 deposit is required to confirm your reservation. The final payment is due after the event concludes.