May 26^th, got invited for a “Fine Whiskeys and Tapas” event organized at Fava Restaurant, UB City, Bangalore.

About the event: The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), in association with Chef Abijit Saha hosted an evening of Fine American Whiskey paired with specially curated Tapas at Fava Restaurant, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore. Beam Suntory, the third largest spirits company in the world, showcased some of their exquisite brands from their American Whiskey portfolio at the event featuring Jim Beam White, Jim Beam Black and Maker’s Mark.

Cocktail – Jack Daniels on ice with citrus peach foam paired with Smoked Yellow Bell Pepper Espuma with Salmon Roe

Smoked Yellow Bell Pepper Espuma with Salmon Roe paired with Cocktail – Jack Daniels on ice with citrus peach foam

Iced Jim Bean White with a hint of saffron and thin whisper of Aam papad paired with Deconstructed Seafood Paella

Smoked Yellow Bell Pepper Espuma with Salmon Roe paired with Cocktail – Jack Daniels on ice with citrus peach foam

Iced Jim Bean White with a hint of saffron and thin whisper of Aam papad paired with Deconstructed Seafood Paella

Deconstructed Seafood Paella paired with Iced Jim Bean White with a hint of saffron and thin whisper of Aam papad

The evening was hosted by India American Whiskey Ambassador – Shatbhi Basu where she offered an interactive session to grasp the nuances of American Whiskey. This unorthodox style of sipping the whiskey in fun formats and paired with Chef Saha’s signature cuisine took the edge of the usual seriousness that surrounds whiskey tasting.

According to Shatbhi Basu, India American Whiskey Ambassador, “It feels so good to share my love of American whiskies. They have such incredible flavors & nuances, and each one of the whiskeys we are showcasing has its own unique character.”

Chicken Aglio Olio Peperoncino paired with Cocktail – fresh pomegranate and Tennessee sour

Duet of Petit Desserts paired with Iced JD Tennessee Honey

Cocktail – fresh pomegranate and Tennessee sour paired with Chicken Aglio Olio Peperoncino

Iced Jim Bean Black smoked with apple wood paired with Mountain Herb Grilled Lamb Chop

Mountain Herb Grilled Lamb Chop paired with Iced Jim Bean Black smoked with apple wood

Iced JD Tennessee Honey paired with Duet of Petit Desserts

About food: This was my first experience to the fava restaurant and the food curated by Chef. Abijit Saha was heavenly. We all enjoyed each and every bite of the food, the drinks was also too good and unbeatable. But grabed loads of information about the drinks for the first time.

Indian American Whiskey Ambassador

With Chef Abhijit Saha

With the Indian American Whiskey Ambassador – Shatbhi Basu

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