Warm up this winter with whiskey in the beautiful Ginkgo Restaurant overlooking Meadow Lake! Enjoy a delicious five course dinner, perfectly paired with whiskeys from The Dalmore and Horse Soldier as well as live music from local classical guitarist, Jim Perona. Guests will be welcomed by Kris Bachtell, vice president of collections and facilities at The Morton Arboretum, and will learn more about whiskey from experts Natalie Converse and Claire Wittkowski, representatives from E&J Gallo. Guests will be seated at shared tables of 10.
Whiskey Dinner Menu
Appetizer
Rosemary-crusted lamb lollipop
Celery root puree, mint-infused demi-glace (gluten-free, nut-free, contains dairy)
Beverage pairing: Horse Soldier, small batch bourbon whiskey
Vegetarian Appetizer
Rosemary cauliflower lollipop
Celery root puree, mint-infused demi-glace (gluten-free, nut-free, contains dairy)
Beverage pairing: Horse Soldier, small batch bourbon whiskey
Soup
Cream of roasted parsnip
Frizzled leeks, whiskey crema (vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, contains dairy)
No beverage pairing
Salad
Shaved Brussel sprouts, red leaf lettuce, arugula, Maytag blue cheese, toasted pine nuts, warm maple bacon dressing (gluten-free, contains nuts and dairy
Beverage pairing: Horse Soldier, straight bourbon whiskey
Vegetarian Salad
Shaved Brussels sprouts, red leaf lettuce, arugula, Maytag blue cheese, toasted pine nuts, warm maple vinaigrette (gluten-free, contains nuts and dairy- can easily be omitted)
Beverage Pairing: Horse Soldier, straight bourbon whiskey
Main Entree
Land and Sea
Petit bison filet, Port Wood whisky jus
Diver sea scallop, blood orange citrus beurre blanc
Horseradish Yukon gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus (gluten-free, nut-free, contains dairy)
Beverage pairing: The Dalmore, Port Wood Reserve Whisky
Vegetarian Entree
Stuffed portobello mushroom
Seasonal roasted vegetables, Boursin cheese, grilled asparagus, whisky Pomodoro sauce (Not gluten-free or dairy-free; nut-free)
Beverage pairing: The Dalmore, Port Wood Reserve Whisky
Dessert
The Dalmore Whisky–soaked cake, toasted walnuts, drunken fig compote (vegetarian, contains gluten, dairy, and nuts)*
Beverage pairing: The Dalmore, 12-year single malt whisky
*Sliced fruit plate can be substituted for the main dessert option.
