Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., in collaboration with Diageo, hosted a Dickel Immersion Experience Dinner at Tavern at Graybarns in Norwalk on Nov. 15. The evening offered an exploration of the different whiskies produced by the award-winning Tennessee distillery, with a tasting of several expressions coupled with cuisine from the kitchen team. During the educational dinner, guests were treated to an in-depth talk on the history of George Dickel Bourbon and a four-course meal, with each course paired with a unique expression. Guests enjoyed crafted cocktails, as well as a showcase of George Dickel 8 Year Old Bourbon Whisky, George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky, George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old Tennessee Whisky and George Dickel x Leopold Bros. Collaboration Blend Rye Whisky.
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- George Dickel Tennessee Whisky tasting glasses await guests at a Dickel Immersion Experience Dinner at Tavern at Graybarns in Norwalk on Nov. 15.
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- Showcased expressions were Dickel 8 Year Old Bourbon Whisky, Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky, Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old Tennessee Whisky and George Dickel x Leopold Bros. Collaboration Blend Rye Whisky.
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- Front row: Svetlin Tchakarov, CT Performance Director, Diageo; Jerry Rosenberg, President, Hartley & Parker, Limited, Inc.; Emily Pramer, Activation Manager, George Dickel Bourbon; and Geeta Rai, Performance Sales Manager, Diageo. Back row: Ed Deloreto, Spirits Director, Hartley & Parker, Limited, Inc.; Trevor Kendall, CT State Sales Representative Off Premise, Diageo; Jean Hauptman, Director of Performance Management, Breakout Growth Brands, Diageo; and Mathew Green, Sales Director, Hartley & Parker, Limited, Inc.
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- Gregory O’Neill, Beverage Director, Tavern at Graybarns with a welcome cocktail, an Old Fashioned.
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- Jerry Rosenberg, President, Hartley & Parker, Limited, Inc., and Svetlin Tchakarov, CT Performance Director, Diageo.
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- Satindwepal Saini, Co-owner, Bruce Park Liquors Greenwich and Broad River Wines-Spirits in Norwalk; Michael Doran, Sales Representative, Hartley & Parker, Limited, Inc.; and Manpreet Saini, Co-owner, Bruce Park Liquors Greenwich and Broad River Wines-Spirits in Norwalk.
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- The Season’s Sour made with George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, ginger snap orgeat, lemon juice and charred orange.
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- A Manhattan featuring George Dickel 8 Year Old Bourbon Whisky.
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- Dickel Whisky Dry Aged Steak—with whisky glaze, smoked onion, watercress and potato fondant—was paired with George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old Tennessee Whisky.
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- A taste of George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old Tennessee Whisky.
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- Guests enjoyed George Dickel Bourbon-infused crème brûlée for dessert.
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- A 15 Year Diner Old Fashioned cocktail, showcasing George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old Tennessee Whisky, coffee maple syrup, orange bitters and flamed orange twist.
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- Dickel Whisky Ragu—whisky braised wild mushrooms, fresh pasta and truffle pecorino—was paired with George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky.
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- Smoked Fall Squash—shaved mangalitsa lardo, pine nuts and fried herbs—was paired with George Dickel 8 Year Old Bourbon Whisky.
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- Tastes of George Dickel Bourbon.
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- A pour of George Dickel Bourbon.
Photos by Andrew Dominick.
