FEATURING WEEK-LONG TARTARE & COCKTAIL PAIRINGS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES
February 20, 2024 (Portland, Ore.) – Westward Whiskey, the pinnacle of American whiskey, introduces its first-ever Tartare Tour, a week-long celebration of unique tartare and cocktail pairings across a handful of revered Portland dining destinations. From March 18 – 24, five restaurants will pair Westward Whiskey’s bold and distinct flavor profile with the rich, savory and meaty flavors of a bespoke tartare offering. Additionally, a portion of proceeds from the sale of each cocktail will support a charity of each restaurant’s choosing, including Hunger Free Oregon, Zenger Farm, and Milk Crate Kitchen.
Participating bars and restaurants include:
- Olympia Provisions, Elias Cairo’s beloved charcuterie purveyor and Westward’s Southeast Portland neighbor (raising funds for Zenger Farm)
- Fools & Horses, Collin Nicholas’ cocktail bar and Hawaiian Paniolo-inspired kitchen featuring food from Chef Casey Lee Gipson in Portland’s Pearl district (raising funds for Hunger Free Oregon).
- Bellwether Bar, the Southeast Portland restaurant from Olympia Provisions alum Chef Alex Yoder and owner Ansel Vickery (raising funds for Milk Crate Kitchen)
- LeChon, the wood-fired South American restaurant on the Portland waterfront from Chef Jaco Smith (raising funds for Hunger Free Oregon)
- Scotch Lodge, the whiskey bar from Tommy Klus and chef Tim Artale, who will feature cocktails from 2023 StarChefs Rising Star Bartender Katsumi Manabe (raising funds for Zenger Farm)
Miles Munroe, Master Blender, Westward Whiskey, said “We’re thrilled to kick off our first-ever Westward Whiskey Tartare Tour here in our hometown of Portland. One of the most satisfying pairings for our whiskeys is tartare – the caramelized & rich character of Westward works so perfectly with the piquant, umami & briny flavors of tartare dishes. So we were excited to inspire some of our favorite makers around Portland, creating unique interpretations of this dish that complement our whiskey flavors. I know these chefs will bring the culinary prowess this city is known for.”
To Learn More:
In early March, Westward will share more details on each featured tartare and cocktail pairing. For more information, visit the event page here.
ABOUT WESTWARD WHISKEY
The pinnacle of American whiskey. Westward began in 2004 with a vision: to make a distinctive American whiskey inspired by the culture, climate, and natural ingredients of the American Northwest. From humble beginnings to its impressive footprint today, creating a bold, robust, and delicious whiskey has remained the team’s true passion. For two decades, the company has proudly been a leading voice for American whiskey. Westward’s flagship family of whiskeys –Westward Whiskey Original, Westward Whiskey Pinot Noir Cask, and Westward Whiskey Stout Cask, and Westward Whiskey Cask Strength – have earned high praise around the world, including Double Gold and Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for all four whiskeys, and the distinction of #5 Whiskey in the World by Whisky Advocate (for Cask Strength in 2022). Westward Whiskey is available nationwide and in select international markets. Visit WestwardWhiskey.com for more info, follow along on Facebook and Instagram, and find a bottle near you today.
