Varanese, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue in the historic Clifton neighborhood, will host the “Willett Bourbon Dinner” on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30pm. The evening will feature: a flight that includes Willett 3 Year Rye, Willett Pot Still Reserve and Willett Old Bardstown BIB (Bottled in Bond); a Willett Cider Punch; a Bourbon Dark Cherry Coke; and, a Chocolate Manhattan, all alongside four courses created by Chef Erik Abraham and Chef John Varanese. The guest speaker will be fifth generation Willett family member and Vice President of Willett Distillery Britt Chavanne, who will be on hand to answer questions regarding the bourbons and ryes that are served with each course. The Willett distilling tradition began shortly after the Civil War and the family still uses the original mash bills that were used in the early days. The cost of the dinner 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 will consist of:
Reception Cocktail
“Willett Cider Punch”

Flight:
Old Bardstown, Bottled in Bond / Willett 3 Year Rye / Willett Pot Still Reserve

First Course
Seared Lump Crab Cake
Over Bibb Lettuce with Julienne Granny-Smith Apples
Served with a Roasted Garlic Remoulade

Second Course
Creamy Wild Mushroom and Spinach Bisque
Topped with Crispy Fried Leeks

Third Course
Entrée Cocktail
“Bourbon Dark Cherry Coke”
Char Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop
With Red Eye Gravy, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Braised Greens

Fourth Course
Dessert Cocktail
“Old Bardstown Chocolate Manhattan”
Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie topped with Chocolate Grenache,
Brûléed Marshmallow and Graham Cracker Crumble
Served with Bourbon-Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream