Bulleit & Dickel Tasting, Elsmere BBQ, South Portland

Outstanding food parings at Elsmere BBQ!  Majority female customers took place in the Whiskey tasting.  Expected 15-18 people, lots of last minute no shows led to a crowd of 8-10 people, however it made for a more intimate setting and experience.

Below is the full Whiskey and Food pairing:

Elsmere Will hosting a 3 course bourbon tasting on Thursday February 20th at 6:30 and will begin opening at 12:00 for Sunday lunches starting this Sunday February 22nd!

The Bourbon tasting menu:

1st Course
Bulleit Bourbon & George Dickel 8yr
Explore two classic, smooth, mixable, whiskeys; paired with….

Jambalaya- Cajun seasoned rice tossed with smoked chicken and sausage. Topped with lightly spiced grilled shrimp.

2nd Course
Bulleit Rye & George Dickel Rye
Discover Rye, with these two whiskies, offering a dry, spicy and complex profile; paired with…

Char Siu (Chinese red) ribs-sweet, sticky and savory, slow smoked individual spare ribs.

3rd Course
Bulleit 10yr & George Dickel 12yr
Lean back and relish the taste of Top Shelf. These two whiskies are smooth, rich, and bold! We’re pairing them with…

Chocolate ginger bark- Handcrafted, spiced, dark chocolate