Pappy Van Winkle Dinner at Fontainebleau
Miami is very familiar with the term Ay Papi, but true liquor aficionados say it a bit differently: Ay Pappy! Pappy Van Winkle is a bourbon with an intense cult following.
Around 25 years ago barely anybody knew about Pappy Van Winkle, because the distillery in Frankfort, Ky. produces only 7,000 cases per year. That changed in 1996 when the Beverage Institute gave a 20-year-old bottle of Pappy a 99 out of 100, its highest score ever for a whiskey! Drinkers got wind and its popularity has soared to the stratosphere.
Now its bottles are some of the most sought-after in the world. A 23-year-old can run to more than $3,000 when resold. I know Friends who pay off liquor store workers to get a heads up when they are coming in. People go bananas for this Pappy and now you have the opportunity to try it at a Pappy Van Winkle Dinner.
Honoring the inauguration of the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach in 1954, Cellar 1954 is a monthly dinner series that highlights and pairs the world’s most prestigious wines and spirits with the award-winning cuisine of the restaurant’s signature dining spots. For July’s Cellar 1954, StripSteak by Michael Mina will host an exclusive Pappy Van Winkle Dinner on Friday, July 21, 2017. Pappy Van Winkle is the flagship brand of bourbon whiskey owned by the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and regarded as one of the world’s finest and most exclusive bourbons on the market.
Beginning at 8 p.m., guests will enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by StripSteak’s culinary team paired with 10, 12 and 13-year-old Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon. Dinner will be followed by a nightcap of 15, 20 and 23-year-old Pappy and a cigar pairing in the restaurant’s lower deck. The dinner is priced at $350 per person (all inclusive). Seating is very limited!
Canapés
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
Torn Focaccia, Lemon Basil
Braised Short Rib
Crispy Potato, Shallot Marmalade, Smoked Blue Cheese
Mushroom Arancini
Truffle Cream, Parmesan
Appetizer
Smoked Mussels
Pain d’Epices, Apricot Mostarda, Billi Bi Emulsion
Pappy Van Winkle 10 Year
Entrée
Prosciutto Wrapped Pheasant
Black Trumpets, Sweet Potato, Savoy Cabbage, Apple Caramel
Pappy Van Winkle 13 Year
Dessert
Grilled Angel Food Cake
Spiced Butterscotch Peaches, Toasted Meringue
Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year
For more information please visit: https://fontainebleau.com/packages/miami-beach-restaurant-deals.
StripSteak by Michael Mina is located at 4441 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33140 inside Fontainebleau Miami Beach directly off the Chateau lobby. Dinner is served nightly beginning at 6 p.m. For reservations, call 877.326.7412. For more information, please visit fontainebleau.com/stripsteak.
About Fontainebleau Miami Beach
A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau Miami Beach merges striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and history into a vibrant guest experience. A revered landmark and symbol of style and sophistication since its opening in 1954, Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts 1,504 guestrooms and suites appointed with lavish amenities; the world-renowned LIV™ Nightclub, 12 restaurants and lounges including two restaurants from Chef Michael Mina – StripSteak and Pizza & Burger; two AAA Four Diamond signature restaurants, Scarpetta and Hakkasan; the 40,000-square-foot Lapis spa with mineral-rich water therapies and invigorating treatments; a dramatic oceanfront pool-scape offering lush cabanas; and is home to BleauLive, the innovative concert series that combines intimate performances with memorable weekend escapes.