Irish and Scotch Tasting Journeys
Irish and Scotch Tasting Pictures
Aug 15 ‘24 Financial Services Investment Firm Ireland v. Scotland Comparison Tasting Event with their clients in Dallas, Texas.
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Jul 22 Joe W. Ireland v. Scotland - Irish Whiskey and Scotch Whisky comparison with his friends and colleagues in Northlake, Texas.
12 attended
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Sep 22 ‘21 Hunting Ranch Global Spirits Tasting Event with their clients in the Texas Hill Country.
12 attended
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Mexico- Tequila- 100% Blue Agave:
1- Jose Cuervo Traditional
2- Cabo Wabo Anejo
Ireland- Irish Whiskey
1- Westcork
Scotland- Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
1- Loch Lomond 12 year
2- Glen Moray 12 year
America- Bourbon Whiskey:
1- Larceny
2- Milam & Greene Single Barrel
3- Eagle Rare 10 year
Sept 25 ‘20 Financial Services Virtual Irish Whiskey v. Scotch Whisky tasting event with their clients.
15 attended
4 Irish vs. 4 Scotch
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Scotch whisky- 4 Single Malts:
1- Glenfiddich 14 year, Est. 1887- Speyside 86 proof. Glenfiddich is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".
2- Balvenie 14 year "Caribbean Cask Finish", Est. 1892- Speyside 86 proof. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".
3- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823- Lowlands- Western, 86 proof. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
4- Laphroaig 10 year High Proof, Est. 1815- Islay, South Shore, 116 proof. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".
Irish whiskey:
1- Jameson Black Barrel, Est. 1780- 80 proof. Bow St. Distillery, Dublin & Irish Distllers, Midleton Distillery, Midleton, County Cork.
2- Teeling "Small Batch" "Rum Cask Finish", Est. 2012- opened 2015- 92 proof. Crafted and Bottled by Teeling Whiskey Company, Newmarket, Dublin 8. Teeling distilling goes back to 1782.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch", Est. 1829- 80 proof. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Connemara 12 year "Peated Single Malt" Est. 1987- 80 proof. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
Dec 14 ‘19 Sam S. Scotland v. Ireland comparison! North Richlands Hill, Texas 10 attended
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Scotch whisky:
1- Balvenie 14 year "Caribbean Cask Finish", Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".
2- Auchentoshan 12 year, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 80p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
3- Royal Brackla 16 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.
4- Laphroaig Lore, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 96p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".
Irish whiskey:
1- Teeling "Small Batch" "Rum Cask Finish", Est. 2012- opened 2015 - 92p. Crafted and Bottled by Teeling Whiskey Company, Newmarket, Dublin 8. Teeling distilling goes back to 1782.
2- Tullamore D.E.W. 12 year, Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
3- Knappogue 16 year "Twin Wood" "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 86p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
4- Connemara 12 year "Peated Single Malt" Est. 1987 – 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
Nov 16 ‘19 Mark M. Scotch & Irish event in Portland, OR15 attended & 14 tasted
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Scotch whisky:
1-Glengoyne 10 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".
2- Royal Brackla 16 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.
3- Glenfiddich 15 year, Est. 1886 – Speyside 80p. Glenfiddich is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".
4- Loch Lomond 12 year, Est. 1814, 92p. Highlands (Southern). Loch Lomond's name is from one of Scotland's most famous Loch's.
5- Glen Scotia Victoriana, Est. 1832. Campbeltown- 103p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots"
Irish whiskey:
1- Red Breast "Pot Still" 12 year, Est. 1912 - 80p. Irish Distllers- Midleton Distillery, Midleton, County Cork Ireland.
2- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch" "Trilogy", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
3- Connemara 12 year "Peated Single Malt" Est. 1987, 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
Oct 12 ‘19 Society of Wine Educators Webinar “A Journey through Scotch Whisky and Irish Whiskey! ‬Ireland v. Scotland”- 10:00 am central time. 24+ attended
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Today’s Flight 1- Irish v. Scotch
Scotch whisky:
1- Oban 14 year, Est. 1794 – Highlands (Western) 86p. Oban Is Gaelic for "Little Bay"
2- Glenfiddich 14 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 86p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".
3- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
4- Glendronach 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Eastern) 86p. Glendronach Is Gaelic for "Valley of the Blackberries".
Irish whiskey:
1- Knappogue 12 year "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 80p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Cooley Distillery, Located on The Cooley Peninsula in County Louth.
2- Jameson Black Barrel, Est. 1780, 80p – Bow St. Distillery, Dublin & Irish Distllers, Midleton Distillery, Midleton, County Cork.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Sexton "Single Malt", Recently Introduced – 80p. Bushmills Distillery, 2 Distillery Rd, County Antrim.
Today’s Flight 2- Irish v. Scotch
Scotch whisky:
1- Balvenie 14 year "Caribbean Cask Finish", Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".
2- Royal Brackla 16 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.
3- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled. 4- Laphroaig 10 year, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 86p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".
Irish whiskey:
1- Teeling "Small Batch" "Rum Cask Finish", Est. 2012- opened 2015 - 92p. Crafted and Bottled by Teeling Whiskey Company, Newmarket, Dublin 8. Teeling distilling goes back to 1782.
2- Knappogue 16 year "Twin Wood" "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 86p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch" "Trilogy", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Connemara 12 year "Peated Single Malt" Est. 1987, 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
Today’s Flight 3- Irish v. Scotch
Scotch whisky:
1- Tomintoul 10 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".
2- Glenfiddich 14 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 86p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".
3- Tomatin 12 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 86p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".
4- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
Irish whiskey:
1- Tyrconnell, Est. 1762 - 80p. Cooley Distillery, Located on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
2- Knappogue 12 year "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 80p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Cooley Distillery, Located on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
3- Red Breast "Pot Still" 12 year, Est. 1912 - 80p. Irish Distllers, Midleton Distillery, Midleton, County Cork Ireland
4- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
Today’s Flight 4- Irish v. Scotch
Scotch whisky:
1- Traders Joe’s 10 year- 80p. Alexander Murray, Est. 2004 – Aberdeen, Scotland.
2- Tomintoul 21 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".
3- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
4- Balvenie 14 year "Peat Week", Est. 1892 – Speyside 96.6. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".
Irish whiskey:
1- Traders Joe’s Special Reserve “Blended”– 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
2- Knappogue 21 year "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 92p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Blend of 8 barrels aged 21 years and 23 years.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch" Blend "Trilogy", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Connemara 12 year "Peated Single Malt" Est. 1987, 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
Aug 16 ‘19 SOGG- Scotland v. Ireland Comparison!
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Scotch whisky:
1- Traders Joe’s 10 year- 80p. Alexander Murray, Est. 2004 – Aberdeen, Scotland.
2- Tomintoul 21 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".
3- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
4- Balvenie 14 year "Peat Week", Est. 1892 – Speyside 96.6. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".
Irish whiskey:
1- Traders Joe’s Special Reserve “Blended”– 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
2- Knappogue 21 year "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 92p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Blend of 8 barrels aged 21 years and 23 years.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch" Blend "Trilogy", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Connemara 12 year "Peated Single Malt" Est. 1987, 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
Sep 26 ‘19 Private Equity Finance Summit Component Whiskies event in Dallas, Texas 40 Attended
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1- Spanish Oloroso Sherry- Dry Sack 15 year.
2- Irish whiskey- Red Breast 12 year "Single Pot Still" - Combination of American oak & Spanish Oloroso Sherry.
3- French Sauternes- 2013 Symphonie de Haut-Peyraguey.
4- Scotch whisky- Glenmorangie 12 year Nectar d’Or “Single Malt”- American oak & French Sauternes Finished.
5- Portuguese Ruby Port- Quinta Vale D. Maria.
6- Bourbon whiskey- Angels Envy- “Finished in Port Wine Barrels”- American oak & Portuguese Ruby Port Finished
Aug 16 ‘19 SOGG- Scotland v. Ireland Comparison!
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Scotch whisky:
1- Traders Joe’s 10 year- 80p. Alexander Murray, Est. 2004 – Aberdeen, Scotland.
2- Tomintoul 21 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".
3- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
4- Balvenie 14 year "Peat Week", Est. 1892 – Speyside 96.6. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".
Irish whiskey:
1- Traders Joe’s Special Reserve “Blended”– 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
2- Knappogue 21 year "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 92p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Blend of 8 barrels aged 21 years and 23 years.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch" Blend "Trilogy", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Connemara 12 year "Peated Single Malt" Est. 1987, 80p. Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
Mar 15 ‘19 Corpus Christi Yacht Club Irish Whiskey Dinner
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Arrival cocktail-
Jameson “Black Barrel” “Blended” Old Fashioned
1- Tullamore Dew “Caribbean Rum Cask” “Blended” with Crispy Pork Belly with A Calabrian Chili Glaze
2- Slane “Triple Casked” “Blended” with Quail Stuffed with Apricot, Cornbread, Sage, Celery in Fig Sherry Reduction Demi Glaze
3- Sexton “Single Malt” with Grilled Filet Mignon over Tagliatella Pasta, Brown Butter, Sherry Mushrooms and Poached Egg
After
4- Proper No. 12 “Blended” with Warm Brie, Grilled Crostini’s, Baby Arugula and Bacon Jam
Feb 07 ‘19 Raymond James Agency Scotland v. Ireland Event in Dallas, Texas.
14 attended
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Scotch whisky:
1- Balvenie 14 year "Caribbean Cask Finish", Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".
2- Royal Brackla 16 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.
3- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
4- Laphroaig 10 year, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 86p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".
Irish whiskey:
1- Teeling "Small Batch" "Rum Cask Finish", Est. 2012- opened 2015 - 92p. Crafted and Bottled by Teeling Whiskey Company, Newmarket, Dublin 8. Teeling distilling goes back to 1782.
2- Knappogue 16 year "Twin Wood" "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 86p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Cooley Distillery is on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch" "Trilogy", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Connemara 12 year "Peated Single Malt" Est. 1987, 80p. Cooley Distillery is on Th
Oct 04 ‘18 TransAmerica Ireland v. Scotch Comparison Event in North Dallas, TX.
23 attended & 19 tasted
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Scotch whisky:
1- Oban 14 year, Est. 1794 – Highlands (Western) 86p. Oban Is Gaelic for "Little Bay"
2- Glenfiddich 14 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 86p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".
3- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
4- Glendronach 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Eastern) 86p. Glendronach Is Gaelic for "Valley of the Blackberries".
Irish whiskey:
1- Knappogue 12 year "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 80p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Cooley Distillery, Located on The Cooley Peninsula in County Louth.
2- Jameson Black Barrel, Est. 1780, 80p – Bow St. Distillery, Dublin & Irish Distllers, Midleton Distillery, Midleton, County Cork.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Sexton "Single Malt", Recently Introduced – 80p. Bushmills Distillery, 2 Distillery Rd, County Antrim.
Apr 12 ‘18 Raymond James - Scotland v Ireland
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Scotch whisky
1- Tomintoul 10 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".
2- Glenfiddich 14 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 86p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".
3- Tomatin 12 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 86p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".
4- Auchentoshan Three Wood, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 86p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.
Irish whiskey
1- Tyrconnell, Est. 1762 - 80p. Cooley Distillery, Located on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
2- Knappogue 12 year "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 80p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Cooley Distillery, Located on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
3- Red Breast "Pot Still" 12 year, Est. 1912 - 80p. Irish Distllers, Midleton Distillery, Midleton, County Cork Ireland.
4- Tullamore D.E.W. 15 year "Small Batch", Est. 1829 - 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
Mar 22 ‘18 Athens CC- Scotland v. Ireland
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Scotland:
1- Loch Lomond "Single Grain", Est. 1814 / 1964 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.
2- Tomintoul 14y "Single Malt", Est. 1964 – Speyside 92p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill Of The Barn".
3- Tomintoul 12y "Single Malt", Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill Of The Barn".
4- Balvenie 14y "Caribbean Cask" "Single Malt", Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".
Ireland:
1- Kilbeggan "Single Grain", Est. 1757 - 84p. Kilbeggan's name means "The Church of Becan". Cooley Distillery, Located On The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
2- Knappogue 12y "Single Malt", Est. Mid 60's - 80p. Knappogue is "Gaelic for The Hill of The Kiss". Cooley Distillery, Located on The Cooley Peninsula In County Louth.
3- Tullamore D.E.W. 12y "Special Reserve" Whiskey Est. 1829 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
4- Tullamore D.E.W. 15y "Small Batch" Whiskey Est. 1829 80p. Tullamore D.E.W Distillery, County Offaly, Ireland. D.E.W- Daniel E. Williams.
Mar 17 ‘18 Corpus Christi Yacht Club Irish Whiskey Dinner Event
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First two celebrating Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day:
Irish Stew (chefs rendition) paired with Green Spot Single Pot Still.
Corned Beef and Cabbage (chefs rendition) paired with Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition. Beef, Whiskey and Beer are the Perfect Trifecta.
Next two celebrating Irish Heritage in America’s Heartland and the Texas Gulf Coast:
Smoked Pork Tenderloin, Ham Hock Jus, (with Chefs Citrus Segments add-on) paired with Redbreast 12 year “Single Pot Still”.
Pan Seared Texas Prawns with Creamed Bacon Wilted Swiss Chard, on a Bed of House Crackers with Garlic Butter paired with Tullamore D.E.W. 12 year Special Reserve.
Dessert celebrating Texas and Ireland:
Spicy Pecan Bread Pudding, Creme Anglaise and Vanilla Ice Cream paired with Sexton “Single Malt”.
(My wife’s suggestion)
February 03 '17 Gentle Creek CC Irish and Scotch dinner in Prosper, Texas with 30 attending!
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Grilled Marinated Prawn, Black Bean ad Jalapeno Salad, Toasted Dried Chili and Citrus Glaze paired with Knappogue Castle 12 year (Ireland)
Pan Seared Herbed Quail Breast, Prosciutto Crisp, Watercress, Spiced Apricot Jam paired with Oban 14 year (Scotland)
Smoked Pork Tenderloin, Ham Hock Jus, Fuji Apple, Frisee, Orange Segments, Lardons paired with Redbreast 12 year (Ireland)
Charred Beef Tenderloin , Danish Blue Cheese and Walnut Crust, Roast of Baby Sweet Potatoes, Pearl Onions, Cheery Demi-Glace paired with Glenmorangie 18 year (Scotland)
After-
Warm Brie, Grilled Crostini’s, Baby Arugula, Bacon Jam paired with Jura 10 year (Scotland)
