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Event
Fountainhead Tastings Whiskey Dinner
Come join us as we taste through the best Whiskeys as rated by Tastings.com and pair them with a 3+ course dinner created by Chef Sean Sanders. Cost is only $35 dollars for this event - easily a $100 value .
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'Amuse Bouche
Corn beignets with orange butter
"Amuse Booze':
89 Virginia (Scotland) Highland Malt Whisky 92 Proof. $58
Brilliant amber with a pink color. Interesting, roasted, oaky aromas and flavors of dark roasted nuts, chocolate coconut macaroon, dried apricot, figs and dates, and sandalwood and waxy leather with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, engaging, long mocha, maple nut fudge, raisin scone, and minerals and spice finish. A fun wood-finished highland with a distinctive color and character. http://www.tastings.com/scout_spirits.lasso?id=216125
1st Course
Soy glazed wild mushrooms, nasturtium leaves, frizzled onions, sauerkraut, popcorn, pickled carrots
1st Course Whisky:
93 J.P. Wisers (Canada) "Red Letter" 2015 Edition Canadian Whisky 90 Proof. $73.99
Brilliant gold color. Aromas and flavors of toasted coconut, chocolate toffee, and vanilla buttercream with a silky, bright, fruity medium body and a layered, long creme brulee, sweet and peppery spices, cola float, and cedar finish. A rich, well-oaked Canadian whisky with lots of character. http://www.tastings.com/scout_spirits.lasso?id=214126
2nd course
Grilled Sirloin Steak... pan fried corn and fall squash, beurre noisette, sage, pecan, arugula
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Parisienne Gnocchi... Pumpkin puree, shallot, beurre noisette, sage, sherry vinegar, arugula
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Grilled Salmon... fall lentils, roasted parsnips, barrel aged concord grape beurre violet, spicy pickled carrots
2nd Course Whisky
94 Scapa (Scotland) Skiren Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof. $79.99
Clear gold color. Fruity, tropical, inviting aromas and flavors of peach-guava compote, pineapple creme brulee, fruit cake, and white grape with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium body and a polished, elegant, very long honey roasted nuts and grain, cream, minerals, and grass and peat finish. A rich, fruity, elegant dram that is sure to please. http://www.tastings.com/scout_spirits.lasso?id=216425
3rd
Cranberry Bread pudding...local honey
Dessert Whisky
95 Kavalan (Taiwan) "Solist" Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 114.2 Proof. $525
Brilliant amber color. Roasted aromas of nut brittle, orange chocolate cake, lemongrass, and polished cedar with a supple, lively, fruity full body and a warming, very complex, very long sherry marinated raisins and tropical fruits, vanilla toffee, chocolate nuts, and minerals finish. A fantastically rich and long lasting dram with cascading waves of flavor. http://www.tastings.com/scout_spirits.lasso?id=216164
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LocationFountainhead Barrel Room (View)
1970 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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