Hogfest News

Friday Night Bourbon Pairing Dinner (Western Theme Attire)

The Bourbon Pairing Dinner will feature premium brown spirits selection with four delicious, pork-inspired courses. The bourbon specialist will share the history of the flavors while Sazerac expert Buz Dabkowski explains the inspiration behind the pairings.

5 Course Meal

1st Course

Elmer T Lee

Organic Heirloom Caprese Candied Maple Bourbon Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Green Goddess Dressing

2nd Course

Traditional Sazerac Cocktail – Sazerac Rye, Golden Moon Redux Absinthe, Peychaud Bitters, Simple Syrup, Lemon Twis

18-Hour Sous Vide Tender Belly Duroc Pork Belly Sesame Ginger Ponzu Marinade, Bourbon Aged Apple Slaw, Balsamic Glace, Micro Cilantro

3rd  Course

Blanton’s Single Barrrel

Kobe A-5 grade Beef Tenderloin Butter Poached Lobster, Bacon Infused Nitro Béarnaise, Organic Asparagus

4th Course

Weller 12

Colorado Beef Short Rib Tender Belly Bacon Brûlée, Chive Garlic Potato Puree, Bourbon Demi-Glace

Dessert

The Tatanka – Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Amaretto, Dash of Cinnamon, Bourbon Infused Luxardo Cherry, Big Rock

Salted Caramel Buffalo Trace Gelato Mixed Berries, Caramel Spheres, Bourbon Whipped Cream

General Info

• Friday, August 24th
• Sauce on the Maggie – The Village at Breckenridge
• Doors open at 6:30pm
• $65 per person, advance ticket sales only

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Bacon, Bourbon, and Breckenridge…Oh My!

That’s right – this quarter’s article isn’t about a single tasting of bourbon, it’s about a festival dedicated to the nectar of the gods! Sorry folks, this won’t have my normal tasting notes but we’ll get back to that in the next issue.

Moving on to the bourbon festival . . . because it was fun! And tasty! And there was A LOT of bourbon. This is a time when you definitely have to pace yourself or you’ll be face down in the lake before the sun goes down.

The second annual Breckenridge Hogfest, Bacon & Bourbon, took place on Saturday, August 26 in Breckenridge’s Main Street Station . . . and not only did it feature Denver favorite Tender Belly bacon, it also featured a number of bourbons to keep your taste buds in heaven for hours if not days. Not to mention, they had two live bands to keep up with all of those bourbon drinkers.

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To kick off the Bacon and Bourbon festival this Friday evening Sauce on the Maggie in the Village at Breckenridge is hosting the Bacon and Bourbon pairing dinner. Get your tickets here.