Roll out the Barrel; Woodford Reserve Makes Custom Bourbon for French Lick

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The flavor profile is predominantly citrus with a hint of honeysuckle and a touch of toasted marshmallow sweetness.

French Lick, IN (Vocus) August 26, 2010

When you compare histories, French Lick Resort and Woodford Reserve Distillery have a lot in common: both started in the mid 1800’s, boast a National Historic Landmark and both are enjoyed best at a slow and relaxing pace.

It’s no wonder the two have collaborated to honor the historic properties with a private label bourbon. Woodford Reserve, known for handcrafting their small batch premium bourbon, readily took on the challenge of creating a custom blend for the Midwest’s premiere resort destination.

Master Distiller Chris Morris invited the French Lick team to the heart of Bluegrass Country to tour the distillery and take part in creating the unique blend. Morris walked the team through the process to help them identify characteristics of eight specially-selected barrels distilled between 1991 and 2004.

After noting the characteristics of each selection, the group chose the flavor components that would become the distinctive French Lick Select Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Food & Beverage Manager Thomas O’Connor noted, “The flavor profile is predominantly citrus with a hint of honeysuckle and a touch of toasted marshmallow sweetness.”

The premium bourbon will be revealed during a special Woodford Reserve Dinner on Thursday, October 14 in the hotel’s signature restaurant, 1875: The Steakhouse. The fine-dining event will begin with a Master Distiller’s reception at 7 p.m. on the restaurant’s terrace. Guests will feel as though they are visiting the bourbon’s distillery in Versailles, Ky.

1875: The Steakhouse Chef Zack Hill has created a special five- course dinner, using fresh local ingredients, to complement the bourbon..The meal will begin with an appetizer of Smoked Shrimp drizzled in spicy herbed tomato and bourbon coulis. Next, guests will enjoy a Yellow Tomato and Pepper Bisque served alongside
herbed Bourbon Bread grilled cheese featuring Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheeses. The salad selection will feature an Arugula Caesar Salad with whole grain mustard and bourbon dressing. For the main entrée, guests will have a choice of an 8 oz. Bourbon Herb Marinated Filet Mignon or an Oven- roasted Duck Breast with bourbon Lingonberry sauce. Bourbon is even featured in the dessert; Chef Zach created a Persimmon Pecan Cookie with pumpkin gelato and vanilla bourbon air.

Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner

WHAT:
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner
Thursday, October 14
7 pm
$65 per person/$130 couple (plus tax and gratuity)

WHERE:
1875: The Steakhouse
French Lick Springs Hotel
8670 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47432
888-936-9360
http://www.frenchlick.com

HOW:
Seating is limited. For reservations, please contact Thomas O’Connor at 812-788-0085 or e-mail toconnor(at)frenchlick(dot)com

A special Woodford Reserve hotel package is also available at the French Lick Springs Hotel on October 14. Priced at just $249 a couple, the package includes two seats at the special event.

About Woodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve, the “Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby”, is crafted at the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky – the heart of thoroughbred country. Woodford Reserve is one of the fine spirits produced and marketed by Brown-Forman Corporation, a producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia , Canadian Mist, Fetzer, Korbel, Gentleman Jack, el Jimador, Tequila Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, Tuaca, Woodford Reserve and Bonterra. Enjoy your bourbon responsibly. For more information on Woodford Reserve visit http://www.woodfordreserve.com.

About French Lick Resort
French Lick Resort is a $500 million historic restoration and casino development project that includes the West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel and French Lick Casino. This Midwest premiere resort destination features 689 guest rooms and suites; a 51,000-square-foot, single-level casino; 45 holes of golf, including the fully restored 1917-designed Donald Ross Course at French Lick and the18-hole Pete Dye Course at French Lick; two full-service spas with a combined 36 treatment rooms totaling 42,000 square feet; meeting and event space totaling 115,000 square feet and an array of dining and entertainment options.

For more information or to book a stay, please visit http://www.frenchlick.com or call our reservation specialists at (888)936-9360

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