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America 250 | A Whiskey Pairing Dinner

Fri, July 24, 2026 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

2080 Jamieson Ave
2080 Jamieson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Cost: From $97.88

A CELEBRATION OF AMERICA AND ITS “WATER OF LIFE” A Virginian Whiskey Pairing Dinner Hosted with A. Smith Bowman Distillery.
AMERICA 250 WHISKEY PAIRING DINNER

with Virginia's Award Winning A. Smith Bowman Distillery

Four Whiskeys | Four Cocktails | Four Courses

a celebration of America and it's "water of life"

To StartLEGEND OF THE SILVER DOLLAR

John. J Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon, Drambuie, Maderia, Elderberry Bitters, Amarena Cherries

Paired with

DUCK CONFIT FLATBREAD

Gournay Cheese Spread, Caramelized Onion, Cherry Balsamic Reduction, Wild Arugula and Dandelion Greens


Second courseAMERICAN ORCHARD

Bowman Brothers Small Batch, Aperol, Nonino Quintessentia Amaro, Arkansas Black & Granny Smith Lost Boy Cider, Lemon Juice

Paired with

CRISPY SKIN WILD SALMON

Heirloom Tomatoes, Leeks, Creamy Sweet Corn and Greens, Lost Boy Cider Sea Salt, Balsamela Drizzle


Main CourseTHE MIDNIGHT RIDE

Abraham Bowman Rye Whiskey, Montenegro, Blackberry & Black Tea Cordial, Lime Juice

Paired with

BLACKBERRY & BLACK TEA BBQ BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB

Carolina Rice & Rye Grits, Heirloom Carrots, Brussels Sprouts and Bacon


DessertMAKE YOUR OWN OLD FASHIONED

with Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Bourbon

Come and join the mixologists at our Bowman Distillery Creation Station as we create the perfect Old Fashioned to finish your meal.

A collection of syrups, bitters, citrus and other adjuncts to create your very own fine finish to the meal. Or if you prefer, choose to have our Trademark New-Fashioned featuring Isaac Bowman, brought to your table.

Paired with

PORT & FIG OLIVE OIL CHOCOLATE CAKE

Fig Cantucci Crunch


FOUR COURSES, FOUR WHISKEYS, FOUR COCKTAILS

AND THE MASTER DISTILLER!

An evening of celebration hosted with A. Smith Bowman Distillery and our guest of honour Master Distiller David Bock


David Bock | An Expert Blend of Experience and Experimentation


David Bock has combined his love of whiskey and operational skills to lead the A. Smith Bowman Distillery team, producing some of Virginia’s finest spirits enjoyed around the world.

David honed his distilling and operational experience at the Sazerac House, where he started the distilling program from the ground up, including sourcing raw material, training distillation techniques to new team members, and starting up new bottling lines.

In his role at A. Smith Bowman, David continues the tradition of distilling fine bourbons such as John J. Bowman, Bowman Brothers, and other spirits at Virginia’s oldest and most award-winning distillery, while leaning into his creative side by crafting unique mash bills, barrel finishes, and other surprises through A. Smith Bowman’s experimental series.

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