The soirée, held on November 29 at The Blond, marked the launch of
DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch Whisky's highest-age expression to date and
the first in the brand's four-part Collector's Series – DEWAR's
Double Double 37 Year Old.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ --
DEWAR's® Blended Scotch Whisky, the
world's most awarded Blended Scotch, hosted a first-of-its-kind
Michelin-star dinner helmed by celebrated French Chef Gabriel Kreuther and Detroit-raised Chef Charlie Mitchell, who recently became the first
African American to win a Michelin star in New York City.
Designed to fete the launch of DEWAR's Double Double 37 Year Old
Blended Malt, the Double Double menu celebrated the seamless coming
together of distinct styles and flavors of the impressive chef duo,
as well as the coming together of expertly blended malts in the 37
year old Scotch whisky.
The dinner reflected the chefs' respective styles, from Chef
Charlie Mitchell's trailblazing take
on New American cuisine to Chef Kreuther's French discipline,
expressed at his eponymous two-star Michelin restaurant. For a
clever double entendre on the DEWAR's Double Double range
the 'double' menu was a veritable dialogue between the duo, spoken
through the pairings. While the Dewar's Double Double series is
traditionally savored on its own, the chefs ingeniously infused
their creativity into crafting cocktails, encompassing:
- Hokkaido Uni Bibimbap paired with
DEWAR'S Double Double 21 Year Old
Mizunara Oak Cask finished whisky via a reimagined
take on the classic Boulevardier cocktail. This innovative version
is delicately stirred over koshikari rice, masterfully blending,
and introducing new, flavors.
- Black Perigord Truffle, infused with DEWAR'S DOUBLE DOUBLE
27 Year Old Washed Pearled Barley. Complemented with German
Butterball-Nori Espuma and Fried Dulce Seaweed, this dish pairs
perfectly with a floral rendition on an Old Fashioned, skillfully
highlighting the multifaceted character of DEWAR'S Double Double
27 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish, with hints of lilac,
lavender and green chartreuse.
- Japanese A5 Wagyu Steak and Blue Lobster are paired with
DEWAR'S Double Double 32 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish.
This whisky, already a masterpiece in its own right, gains an
additional layer of complexity and richness via a washing process
using the unparalleled A5 Wagyu Steak. This process imbues the
whisky with more depth, echoing the steak's exquisite marbling and
flavor profile. Finally, the whisky is showcased in perhaps one of
the most unique variations of the classic Rob Roy.
The dinner was crowned by a neat serving of DEWAR'S Double
Double 37 Year Old – a rare, limited-edition blended malt,
which honors the whisky-making traditions of Speyside region of
Scotland – paired with a
Chestnut Crème "Tobacco Chantilly" Red Currant Sorbet.
Firmly cementing the recently released bottle within the luxury
canon, DEWAR's Double Double 37 Year Old is accompanied by two
exquisitely crafted Baccarat Massena crystal tumblers to further
elevate the tasting experience into a celebration; available for
sale in very limited quantities HERE (SRP $1,799).
Chef Kreuther remarked: "Collaborating with Chef Charlie Mitchell for the DEWAR's Double Double
Michelin Star Dinner was a culinary exploration where French
precision met New American innovation, all in perfect harmony with
the nuanced layers of the DEWAR's Double Double range. As Culinary
Director, the partnership resonates uniquely for me, blending the
artistry of our culinary creations with the elegance of Baccarat
crystal. Presenting DEWAR's Double Double 37 Year OId with two
Baccarat Massena crystal tumblers invites you to savor not just a
drink but an elevated experience, marrying culinary excellence with
timeless luxury."
Chef Mitchell remarked: "Crafting the DEWAR's Double Double
Michelin Star Dinner with Chef Gabriel
Kreuther was a fascinating journey where we translated the
intricate layers of DEWAR's Double Double range into a culinary
symphony. The challenge was not just in merging our styles but in
embracing the complexity of the whisky itself. The nuanced
expressions of the DEWAR's Double Double series became a guiding
muse, inspiring us to create a menu that resonates with the rich
tapestry of flavors found in DEWAR's Double Double 37 Year Old and
the entire range."
"Much like fine whisky, culinary knowledge is passed down from
generation to generation, with each era adding their own take and
discovering new ways to delight epicureans. Our Double Double range
was created with exactly this in mind, building on our almost 180
years of whisky-making with a series of ultra-aged whiskies that
makes whisky aficionados excited about what we might create next.
With the launch of DEWAR's Double Double 37 Year Old, we invite
enthusiasts to embark on a sensory journey, experiencing the
culmination of time-honored traditions and contemporary innovation
in every sip," said Vice President of DEWAR's North America, Brian
Cox.
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About DEWAR'S
Founded in 1846 by John Dewar, DEWAR'S® has grown from a small wine
and spirits merchant shop in Scotland, to one of the largest Scotch whisky
brands in the world. Best known for its iconic DEWAR'S WHITE LABEL,
it has expanded its family to create a portfolio of premium and
super premium whiskies including DEWAR'S 12-Year-Old, DEWAR'S
15-Year-Old, DEWAR'S 18-Year-Old, DEWAR'S Double Double Series,
DEWAR'S Caribbean Smooth and the exclusive DEWAR'S 25. These
whiskies are crafted using the DEWAR'S oak marrying ageing process,
which involves returning the hand-crafted blend to vintage oak
casks for further maturation. The result is a smoother taste with a
long, lingering finish; a taste that wins medals and applause,
making DEWAR'S the world's most awarded blended Scotch. The DEWAR'S
brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in
Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited
refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi
International Limited.
About Bacardi Limited
Bacardi Limited, the largest
privately held international spirits company in the world, produces
and markets internationally recognized spirits and wines. The
Bacardi Limited brand portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and
labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, GREY GOOSE® vodka, PATRÓN® tequila,
DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin,
MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave
tequila, and other leading and emerging brands
including WILLIAM LAWSON'S® Scotch whisky, ST-GERMAIN®
elderflower liqueur, and ERISTOFF® vodka. Founded more than 162
years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently
employs approximately 9,000, operates production facilities in 10
countries, and sells its brands in more than 160 markets. Bacardi
Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi
International Limited.
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About Gabriel Kreuther
Gabriel Kreuther is the
chef and co-owner of the eponymous award-winning restaurant,
Gabriel Kreuther, and Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate, adjacent to
Bryant Park. Gabriel Kreuther reflects chef Kreuther's training at
Michelin-starred kitchens throughout Germany, France and Switzerland, his Alsatian heritage and his
love of New York City. Chef
Kreuther began his career stateside at La Caravelle, had a
leadership role at Restaurant Jean-Georges Central Park before
becoming the Executive Chef of the much-lauded Atelier in the
Ritz-Carlton, and The Modern, where his cooking received numerous
accolades throughout his nearly decade-long tenure. A long-standing
member and mentor for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or USA Culinary
Council, Team USA placed Silver in
2015 and won Gold in 2017 of the World Competition. Chef Kreuther
was named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs in 2003 and
received the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef:
New York City in 2009. Gabriel
Kreuther has received two Michelin stars consecutively since 2019,
the AAA 5 Diamond Award, Best New Restaurant of the Year by
New York's Village Voice, 3 Stars
from the New York Times, was named
the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award Winner, Wine
Spectator 2022 Grand Award Winner, and most recently, was named one
of the New York Times' 100 Best
Restaurants in New York City in
2023. The restaurant is a member of the prestigious Relais &
Châteaux Association, as well as part of the highly selective
Les Grandes Tables du Monde. Chef
Kreuther published his first cookbook, Gabriel Kreuther, The Spirit
of Alsace: A Cookbook, sharing his restaurant creations and
interpretations of traditional Alsatian dishes in 2021.
About Charlie
Mitchell
Chef Charlie
Mitchell, the executive chef and co-owner of
Michelin-starred restaurant Clover Hill in Brooklyn Heights, made
culinary history as the first Black chef in New York City to receive Michelin's 2022 New
York Young Chef Award and the second Black executive chef in the
country to earn this distinction. Raised in Detroit, his passion for cooking was nurtured
by his grandmother's influence. At Clover Hill, he leads a team
crafting an ever-changing, eight-course tasting menu featuring
exquisite dishes like king crab tartlet and Spanish octopus. His
dedication to culinary excellence, marked by Clover Hill's Michelin
star and his recognition as the best young chef by Michelin,
reflects his commitment to inspiring and exciting patrons about the
world of food.
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