Jack Crispin Cain and Tamar Kaye make spirits that surprise and delight. I have written with delight about clear whiskeys and barrel colored gins, about sex in a bottle Rose Liqueurs and how it turns out the world does need more flavored vodkas. Every time I taste from a bottle Jack and Tamar produced, my breath is taken away. These are not ordinary spirits, and are substantially superior to those produced by other handcrafters.

I have also written, with obvious love, about special chef’s dinners that feature a particular winery. You can imagine my barely restrained glee at the news that there will be a special multi-course dinner with dishes designed to complement cocktails from my favorite distillery.

Here’s the scoop:

American Craft Whiskey Distillery and The Pacific Plate
94 Main St, Point Arena, California 95468
October 17th 6:00 pm, and October 18th 9:00 pm

Absinthe & Whiskey cocktails will be paired with a 4 course meal

Sat Oct 18th is Full! There is very limited space on Friday Oct 17th. Call (707) 882-1619 to reserve your spot at this very special pairing meal.

PAIRING MENU:
Death in the afternoon

Pumpkin bread pudding with rose cream
Mr. Tiki

Artichoke, fennel and apple salad with arugula and Buddha’s hand vinaigrette … and a few pixies
Pixie Roe (deconstructed molecular Sazerac)

Gumbo pie (chicken & sausage)
Aged Sazerac

Quail confit in duck fat w/ sweet red onion & apple glaze served on celeriac puree & greens
Dark gin martini

Coffee/ chicory/ cacao beverage served w/ coconut milk & simple syrup

Crispin's Cocktail Dinner

For the most enjoyable evening, consider staying nearby. Links to accommodations :
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coast-Guard-House-Historic-Inn/264627793645068

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wharf-Masters-Inn/195325000477796

I urge you to grab a seat for what promises to be an amazing dinner.