May 11, 2024
By Rebecca Herman McBrayer

As a start to the two-day BBQ & Barrels event in Owensboro, KY, Wayne and I drove over the blue bridge last night to attend our 2nd Annual Spirited Bourbon Pairing Dinner with Green River Distilling. We always enjoy our visits at Green River and this one looked to be terrific.

On the agenda was a unique bourbon dinner crafted by Chef Matt Weafer of Niko’s Bakery Cakes and of course, cocktail pairings crafted by Green River.

Cocktail, Appetizers, & Salad

Once seated, we enjoyed a smoked salmon dip and smoked pimento cheese.

With the salad course we were served a Lemon Thyme Whiskey Sour made with Green River Wheated Bourbon, Lemon Juice, and Thyme Simple Syrup.

The Maque Choux Salad included local greens, corn, tomatoes, onions, celery, red peppers, creole dressing, and bacon.

Dinner & Cocktail

The entrée cocktail was a Honey Ginger Old Fashioned made with Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Ginger/Honey Rich Syrup, and Angostura Bitters.

The entrée included pecan crusted sea bass with smoked tomato chutney, pommes duchesse and asparagus.

We were then served duck a l’range with duck confit and bourbon orange glaze over chili-infused grits and brussel sprouts.

Dessert & Cocktail

We were then treated to a Blackberry Manhattan made with Green River Rye Whiskey, Blackberry infused Sweet Vermouth, and Fernet.

The dessert was a lovely bourbon poached pear with goat cheese cremeux, smoked miso caramel, and almond gateau.

Bourbon with Friends

With every bourbon event, there is an opportunity to connect with friends and make new ones. We had a lively table and a great time was had by all! We are looking forward to Saturday’s events.

This was another fantastic event hosted by Green River Distilling.

Cheers until we meet again!
Rebecca & Wayne