Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the Russell’s Reserve Bourbon Dinner on Thursday, May 11th, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The event will feature guest speaker Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller of Wild Turkey and Russell’s Reserve, and four creative courses expertly paired with three crafted cocktails and a flight of Russell’s Reserve. The cost is $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required 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: “Kicking Chicken”

First Course
Russell’s Reserve 10yr. – Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel – Russell’s Reserve Rye
Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallop
With Bourbon Creamed Corn and Applewood Smoked Bacon Jam
Topped with Fried Leeks

Second Course
Marinated Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Onions
With Burrata Cheese, Basil Pesto, Balsamic Reduction and Black Sea Salt
Garnished with Micro Basil

Third Course
Entrée Cocktail: “Russell’s Ward”
Bourbon Barrel Smoked 48-hour Slow Braised Beef Brisket
Served over Twice Cooked Smashed Rosemary Red Skin Potatoes
and Candied Brussels Sprouts
Finished with a Natural Pan Sauce

Fourth Course
Dessert Cocktail: “The Nutty Bird”
10 Year Tiramisu