Providence’s University Club, in collaboration with MS Walker of Rhode Island, hosted a pairing dinner featuring spirits from Warren, Vermont’s Mad River Distillers on April 6. Mad River Distillers began distilling whiskey, rum and brandy in 2013 on a 150-year-old farm in the heart of the Mad River Valley, with a focus on aged spirits that are character-driven and full of flavor. Guests enjoyed five courses of cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Arthur Barrette, each paired with spirits tastes or cocktails featuring bourbon, rye and rum from Mad River Distillers. During the evening, guests tasted Mad River Distillers Bourbon, Burnt Rock Bourbon, Revolution Rye and First Run Rum.
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- Providence’s University Club, in collaboration with MS Walker of Rhode Island, hosted a pairing dinner featuring spirits from Mad River Distillers on April 6.
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- Mad River Distillers Revolution Rye Whiskey, its most awarded spirit.
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- A pour of Mad River Distillers Revolution Rye Whiskey.
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- Jake Bruns, Representative, Mad River Distillers; Gary Comella, Chef Emeritus, University Club; Jamie Puckett, Portfolio Sales Specialist, MS Walker; and Kate Micelli, Beverage Manager and Sommelier, University Club.
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- Jake Bruns, Representative, Mad River Distillers presents the brand to attendees.
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- Arthur Barrette, Executive Chef, University Club.
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- A Strawberry Smash Sipper cocktail made with Mad River Distillers Bourbon.
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- The second course, butter-poached Nova Scotia lobster, seared foie gras and wild mushroom, was paired with the Strawberry Smash Sipper made with Mad River Distillers Bourbon.
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- Guests at the pairing dinner featuring Mad River Distillers spirits at Providence’s University Club on April 6.
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- The third course, heritage farm pork loin with charred onion, chorizo and potato hash, was paired with Mad River Distillers Burnt Rock Bourbon.
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- The fourth course, roasted prime rib-eye of beef with roasted bone marrow and brisket ragout, was paired with Mad River Distillers Revolution Rye Whiskey.
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- Mad River Distillers Bourbon tastes for dinner guests.
Photos by Adam Haley.
