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AMERICA 250 WHISKEY PAIRING DINNER<\/strong><\/h3>\n

with Virginia’s Award Winning A. Smith Bowman Distillery<\/em><\/p>\n

Four Whiskeys | Four Cocktails | Four Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n

a celebration of America and it’s “water of life”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To Start<\/em><\/h4>\n

LEGEND OF THE SILVER DOLLAR<\/strong><\/h3>\n

John. J Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon, Drambuie, Maderia, Elderberry Bitters, Amarena Cherries<\/p>\n

Paired with<\/em><\/p>\n

DUCK CONFIT FLATBREAD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gournay Cheese Spread, Caramelized Onion, Cherry Balsamic Reduction, Wild Arugula and Dandelion Greens<\/p>\n

Second course<\/em><\/h4>\n

AMERICAN ORCHARD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bowman Brothers Small Batch, Aperol, Nonino Quintessentia Amaro, Arkansas Black & Granny Smith Lost Boy Cider, Lemon Juice<\/p>\n

Paired with<\/em><\/p>\n

CRISPY SKIN WILD SALMON<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Heirloom Tomatoes, Leeks, Creamy Sweet Corn and Greens, Lost Boy Cider Sea Salt, Balsamela Drizzle<\/p>\n

Main Course<\/em><\/h4>\n

THE MIDNIGHT RIDE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Abraham Bowman Rye Whiskey, Montenegro, Blackberry & Black Tea Cordial, Lime Juice<\/p>\n

Paired with<\/em><\/p>\n

BLACKBERRY & BLACK TEA BBQ BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Carolina Rice & Rye Grits, Heirloom Carrots, Brussels Sprouts and Bacon<\/p>\n

Dessert<\/em><\/h4>\n

MAKE YOUR OWN OLD FASHIONED<\/strong><\/h3>\n

with Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Bourbon<\/p>\n

Come and join the mixologists at our Bowman Distillery Creation Station as we create the perfect Old Fashioned to finish your meal.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong> featuring Isaac Bowman, brought to your table.<\/p>\n

Paired with<\/em><\/p>\n

PORT & FIG OLIVE OIL CHOCOLATE CAKE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fig Cantucci Crunch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FOUR COURSES, FOUR WHISKEYS, FOUR COCKTAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

AND THE MASTER DISTILLER!<\/strong><\/p>\n

An evening of celebration hosted with A. Smith Bowman Distillery and our guest of honour Master Distiller David Bock<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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David Bock | An Expert Blend of Experience and Experimentation<\/h3>\n

David Bock has combined his love of whiskey and operational skills to lead the A. Smith Bowman Distillery team, producing some of Virginia\u2019s finest spirits enjoyed around the world.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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\u2019s experimental series.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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