A Weekend of Whisky in Richmond

This July the Virginia Distillery Company is bringing Richmond a weekend filled with entertaining opportunities to experience Eades Double Malt Whiskies. The events begin Friday, July 15 with an Eades Double Malt Whisky dinner at the elegant TJ’s Restaurant in the Jefferson Hotel, and continue on Saturday afternoon with a FREE tasting at the Carytown ABC store and an opportunity to hit the town with VDC’s Dan FitzHenry at Richmond bars later that evening. We’ll cool down on Sunday with a laid-back whisky brunch at Julep’s New Southern Cuisine in Shockoe Bottom, featuring an all-you-can eat brunch buffet, live music, and an interactive tasting experience.

Friday-Elegant Whisky Dinner at TJ’s Restaurant

Join us Friday, July 15th at 7 p.m. for an elegant Eades Double Malt Whisky Dinner at TJ’s Restaurant inside Richmond’s historic Jefferson Hotel. We will display each expression of Eades Double Malt whisky with each course from Chef James Schroeder. Don’t miss Eades Speyside paired with Chef Schroeder’s house-cured bacon wrapped Scallops, Eades Islay paired with artichoke and oxtail stuffed quail, and for dessert Eades Highland paired with Scotch-spiked lemon pound cake. Cost for the dinner is $65 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Contact Jonathan Kibiloski at 804-649-4672 or by email at jonathan.kibiloski@jeffersonhotel.com for more information.

Saturday-FREE Eades Double Malt Tasting at Carytown ABC Store

If you’re in the mood for something a little more casual, take a break from your Saturday errands and stop by the ABC store in Carytown (10 N. Thompson St) July 16 from 2-4 p.m. for FREE samples of Eades Double Malts. Talk whisky with VDC’s own Dan FitzHenry during the afternoon, and then meet up with him later that evening at some of VDC’s favorite bars in Richmond. Follow Dan on Twitter @VADistilleryDan to find out where he’ll be hanging out. No tickets or reservations required, just come out and enjoy!

Sunday-Whisky Brunch at Julep’s New Southern Cuisine

Finally, kick back for a relaxing, stress-free Sunday Funday Whisky Brunch at Julep’s New Southern Cuisine on Sunday, July 17 from 1-4pm. Enjoy an all-you-can eat brunch buffet featuring Julep’s modern Southern flavor while you sip Eades Double Malt Whiskies. Experience all three whiskies as part of innovative cocktails or, for more traditional malt drinkers, neat with a splash of cold water.

Head upstairs for the “Not Your Grandpa’s Whisky” interactive tasting guided by Dan. You’ll sip on samples of each expression and break down the intricate flavors that comprise Eades Double Malt whisky. By the time you’re through you will have tasted gold medal whiskies and learned how single malt is made and its storied history…and you may finally figure out the difference between “whisky” and “whiskey”. Brunch buffet and tasting experience is $25 per person ($15 for restaurant industry professionals). Call 804-651-8621 for reservations.

Pat Jones
Virginia Distillery Company