Bourbon Tastings at the Twisted Tail
Still need to try The Twisted Tail?! September’s the month to do so! In honor of National Bourbon Heritage Month, the Twisted Tail is offering a series of expert-led bourbon tastings and pairing dinners.
“All month long, we’ll pull down a few really special bottles from our shelves and share our favorites with guests,” says Reilly, himself a true bourbon lover. “We’ve also asked our talented distiller friends to bring in a few special ones of their own, including single batch and small batch varieties – it’s going to be a good couple of weeks!”
Each week a talented distiller will be celebrated with curated flights and a tasting session on Wednesday, when guests will learn from some of the biggest names in the business and taste their finest offerings. The line-up includes:
Dad’s Hat Week
Week of September 2
Featured flight: rye, vermouth barrel-aged and white whiskeys ($20)
Wednesday, September 4, 5:30 p.m.
Sample and learn about Pennsylvania-distilled Dad’s Hat rye with founder and master distillers Herman Mihalich and John Cooper. They’ll pour their white (un-aged) whiskey, as well as their proprietary rye whiskey and their innovative vermouth barrel-aged rye, ideal for stirring into the classic rye cocktail, a Manhattan.
Woodford Reserve Week
Week of September 9
Featured flight: bourbon, new cask rye and aged cask rye whiskeys ($25)
Wednesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m.
Woodford distiller Chris Morris will be on hand to introduce guests to their family of whiskies.
Heaven Hill Week
Week of September 16
Featured flight: Elijah Craig 12-year bourbon, Bernheim wheat whiskey and Rittenhouse 100 proof rye ($15)
Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m.
$45 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Heaven Hill Distillery will partner with Executive Chef Leo Forneas for a four-course dinner featuring their famed bourbons and whiskeys: Elijah Craig 12 year, Evan Williams single barrel, Bernheim wheat whiskey and Rittenhouse 100 proof rye. Each dish from Chef Forneas will highlight a component made from its whiskey pairing and include: BBQ Spice Pork Meatballs; BBQ-Glazed Black Cod; Braised Beef Cheeks; and Dried Fruit Bread Pudding.
Bulleit Week
Week of September 23
Featured flight: Frontier bourbon, rye and 10-year bourbon whiskeys ($21)
Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 p.m.
Bulleit Brand Ambassador Bill Bruno will pour their Frontier bourbon, rye whiskey and 10-year bourbon, offering tasting notes on what makes each stand out from the others.
Guided tastings are free, but reservations are required and can be made by calling the restaurant.
The Twisted Tail serves lunch Monday through Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. A late-night menu is served Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. until midnight and until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Brunch is served on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. Happy hour is offered Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
For more information about The Twisted Tail, please call (215) 558-2471, visit www.thetwistedtail.com, like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter (@TwistedTailPhl).