Fred Noe III, current Jim Beam Master Distiller and “Global Ambassador” of bourbon, will host a special “Beam Small Batch Collection Distiller Dinner” at Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, on Thursday, September 28, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will include comments from Master Distiller Noe and four creative courses expertly paired with different cocktails from the award-winning distillery. The cost is $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required with a credit card and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

The menu was created by the Varanese team led by Chef Erik Abraham and will consist of:

Reception
Reception Cocktail: “Dark Cherry Mule”

First Course
Flight: Basil Hayden’s - Knob Creek - Baker’s - Booker’s
Roasted Chicken and Dried Cherry Sausage
with Bourbon Smoked Mustard, Pickled Red Onions,
Goat Cheese and Frisee Lettuce

Second Course
Butternut Squash Bisque Topped with Sautéed Bay Scallops
With Julianne Granny Smith Apples and Pumpkin Seed Gremolata

Third Course
Entrée Cocktail: “Barolo Manhattan”
Texas Style Smoked Beef Ribs
Served over a Caramelized Onion and Bacon Hash Cake
With Bleu Cheese and Brussels Sprout Slaw

Fourth Course
Dessert Cocktail: “Kentucky Cappuccino”
Roasted Pumpkin Ice with Candied Walnuts,
Toasted Milk Meringue, Chocolate Tuile, Brûléed Marshmallow
And Graham Cracker Crumble