Thursday, April 24, 2014

Brand Ambassador Theo Rutherford Jim Beam & Knob Creek Whisky Dinner

This is a must-do event sponsored by MASC!  Aspens East Cobb, my favorite restaurant, is hosting a Knob Creek-Jim Beam Paired Dinner lead by Theo Rutherford!

What:              Brand Ambassador Theo Rutherford 
                        Jim Beam & Knob Creek Whisky Dinner
When:             Tuesday, April 29, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
Where:            Aspens Signature Steak Restaurant (East Cobb)
                        2942 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Sponsored by:  Metro Atlanta Scotch Club    
Cost:                $50.00 (plus tax and gratuity)
Reservations:  RSVP to jaxjrone@gmail.com


It’s an honor to have THEO RUTHERFORD, Ambassador @ Jim Beam-Knob Creek, as the presenter at our Bourbon Tasting Dinner!  And Aspens’ chef
Seth Trafford is pairing his selections with our whiskies!

THE MENU:
Local Oven Roasted Golden Beets
Baby Lettuce, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Candied Bourbon Pecans

Knob Creek-Citrus Marinated Broiled Swordfish
Mustard Greens, Golden Raisins

Hand Crafted Braised Veal Ravioli
Wilted Arugula, Aspens Single Barrel Knob Creek Sweet Glaze

Chocolate Caramel Torte, Aspens Signature Chocolate Truffles
Jim Beam 12-Year Bourbon Ice Cream

OUR WHISKEY MENU:
Reception Dram & Featured Whiskey:  (1) Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Private Bottling for Aspens) / 9-Year / 60% ABV (120-Proof) / OB / Dist Owner: Jim Beam / USA (Clermont, KY)
(2) Knob Creek 9-Year 100-Proof
(3) Knob Creek Rye 100-Proof
(4) Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year 86-Proof
(5) Jim Beam Signature Craft Spanish Brandy Finished 86-Proof
(6) Basil Hayden’s 8-Year 80-Proof

RSVP to jaxjrone@gmail.com - As we will be limited to 50, please notify me as soon as possible. I hope to see you there!    

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