Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the “Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner” on Thursday, January 28, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The cost of the four-course 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 evening will feature guest speaker Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve’s Master Distiller. Chris began his career in whiskey in 1976 and is the second person to serve as Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. The mastermind behind Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Rye, and Master’s Collection, Chris knows that the keys to making good whiskey are time and patience, but having a sense of good craftsmanship is also a talent that goes a long way.

“We carefully chose the menu after sampling Woodford’s entire collection, and selecting local and seasonal ingredients that we thought paired well with each hand crafted note,” says Chef Erik Abraham.

The menu will consist of:
Reception
Reception Cocktail “Boulevardier Cocktail”

Flight:
Woodford Reserve – Woodford Double Oak –Woodford Rye
Master’s Collection 1838 Style White Corn

First Course
House Cured Duck Prosciutto
With Goat Cheese, Smoked Mustard and Grilled Frisee
Topped with a Dried Cherry and Pistachio Vinaigrette

Second Course
Roasted Cauliflower and Bourbon Soup
Topped with Fried Leeks and Chives

Third Course
Entrée Cocktail “Bourbon-Pomegranate-Allspice Cocktail”

Roasted Pork Belly wrapped Pork Loin
Served with Boursin Whipped Potatoes and Broccoli Rabe
Finished with a Smoked Tomato Butter Sauce

Fourth Course
Dessert Cocktail “Bourbon Molasses Eggnog”

Deep Fried Waffle Napoleon
Filled with Peanut Butter Pastry Cream
Topped with Toasted Marshmallow, Blueberry Compote and Pecans
Finished with a Maple Bourbon Sauce