Molten chocolate cake with bourbon sauce. Need I say more?

Fourth Estate Restaurant executive chef Susan Delbert has designed an elaborate gourmet feast to accompany a selection of fine bourbons at a bourbon dinner Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Jefferson's Bourbon Master Distiller Trey Zoeller will take you on a bourbon tasting journey paired through several courses. The dinner also includes a bottle of Jefferson's Bourbon to take home (retail value $42). The cost for the dinner, tasting and signed souvenir bottle is $79 for members and their guests and $89 for non-members. Reserve by calling the Fourth Estate at (202) 662-7638. This event sold out last year.

Hors d'oeuvres:


  • Mini-Reuben sandwiches

  • Edamame pot-stickers

  • Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • Butternut Squash Tarts

Selection of National Press Club offerings, including Pinot Grigio, Cabernet, Merlot, or Beer

Also, Jefferson Bourbon Manhattans made with Jefferson Six year old and Orange Twist

First Course


  • Timbale of Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese on Fall Greens with Peppered Almonds

Bourbon: Jefferson "Kentucky Stormy" with ginger beer, lime and Jefferson Six year old

Intermezzo


  • Scoop of Raspberry or Mango Sorbet

Second Course


  • Bourbon braised Veal Cheeks with Creamy Feta Polenta and Spinach stuffed Red Pepper

Bourbon: Jefferson Reserve

Third Course


  • Dark Chocolate Molten Cake with Sugared Pecans, Blueberries and Bourbon Sauce

Bourbon: Jefferson Presidential