BOURBON VS RYE
Bourbon and rye share a backbone, but they speak in totally different tones—bourbon leans rich, smooth, and sweet, while rye cuts in with spice, edge, and a little swagger. Experiencing them side by side across a four-course meal lets each pour elevate the next bite, turning contrast into conversation and every course into a bold, unforgettable progression. Here’s to great pours, sizzling pairings, and a little friendly rivalry in every glass.
STARTER
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
asian slaw, sweet chili sauce
Brown Butter Old Fashioned
basil hayden, homemade brown butter syrup, black cherry, black walnut bitters
FIRST COURSE
Beet-Cured Salmon
lemon cream cheese, melba toast
Barrel Vantage
bourbon
SECOND COURSE
Beef & Vegetable Soup
potatoes, roasted red peppers, sour cream
Barrel Seagrass
rye whiskey
MAIN COURSE
Filet with Charred Onion Jam
accompanied by crispy smashed sweet potatoes and charred cauliflower with shallot butter
Whistlepig, Old World
12 yo rye whiskey
DESSERT
Banoffee Torte
caramel filling, caramelized banana & cream, paired with coffee & tea
CIGAR PAIRINGS
TO BE ANNOUNCED
featuring three cigar pairings supplied by Brookelynn Premium Cigars
CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION
WILMINGTON
- 244 North Water Street
- Wilmington, NC 28401