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AMERICA 250 WHISKEY PAIRING DINNER
with Virginia’s Award Winning A. Smith Bowman Distillery
Four Whiskeys | Four Cocktails | Four Courses
a celebration of America and it’s “water of life”
To Start
LEGEND OF THE SILVER DOLLAR
John. J Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon, Drambuie, Maderia, Elderberry Bitters, Amarena Cherries
Paired with
DUCK CONFIT FLATBREAD
Gournay Cheese Spread, Caramelized Onion, Cherry Balsamic Reduction, Wild Arugula and Dandelion Greens
Second course
AMERICAN ORCHARD
Bowman Brothers Small Batch, Aperol, Nonino Quintessentia Amaro, Arkansas Black & Granny Smith Lost Boy Cider, Lemon Juice
Paired with
CRISPY SKIN WILD SALMON
Heirloom Tomatoes, Leeks, Creamy Sweet Corn and Greens, Lost Boy Cider Sea Salt, Balsamela Drizzle
Main Course
THE MIDNIGHT RIDE
Abraham Bowman Rye Whiskey, Montenegro, Blackberry & Black Tea Cordial, Lime Juice
Paired with
BLACKBERRY & BLACK TEA BBQ BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB
Carolina Rice & Rye Grits, Heirloom Carrots, Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Dessert
MAKE YOUR OWN OLD FASHIONED
with Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Bourbon
Come and join the mixologists at our Bowman Distillery Creation Station as we create the perfect Old Fashioned to finish your meal.
A collection of syrups, bitters, citrus and other adjuncts to create your very own fine finish to the meal. Or if you prefer, choose to have our Trademark New-Fashioned featuring Isaac Bowman, brought to your table.
Paired with
PORT & FIG OLIVE OIL CHOCOLATE CAKE
Fig Cantucci Crunch
FOUR COURSES, FOUR WHISKEYS, FOUR COCKTAILS
AND THE MASTER DISTILLER!
An evening of celebration hosted with A. Smith Bowman Distillery and our guest of honour Master Distiller David Bock
David Bock | An Expert Blend of Experience and Experimentation
David Bock has combined his love of whiskey and operational skills to lead the A. Smith Bowman Distillery team, producing some of Virginia’s finest spirits enjoyed around the world.
David honed his distilling and operational experience at the Sazerac House, where he started the distilling program from the ground up, including sourcing raw material, training distillation techniques to new team members, and starting up new bottling lines.
In his role at A. Smith Bowman, David continues the tradition of distilling fine bourbons such as John J. Bowman, Bowman Brothers, and other spirits at Virginia’s oldest and most award-winning distillery, while leaning into his creative side by crafting unique mash bills, barrel finishes, and other surprises through A. Smith Bowman’s experimental series.
