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Laphroaig Challenge Coin Dinner at Okra

  • Okra 5813 North 7th Street Phoenix, AZ, 85014 United States (map)

Photo: Laphroaig

Crudo and Okra Cookhouse & Cocktails have teamed up with the famed Beam Suntory family of brands to host a series of three-course cocktail-paired dinners. All guests will receive a Challenge Coin branded with that night's Whisky/Bourbon brand, which is good for a 25% discount at both establishments for that particular brand for all of 2017.

Dinners are limited to 25 people and each Challenge Coin dinner tempts with 3-courses paired with cocktails for $55 a person++. Please call for reservations at Okra (602-296-4147).  Laphroiag Dinner: Tuesday January 17, 2017 at Okra 6:30 pm

1st Course
Oysters & Mignonette
Laphroaig Royale: Laphroiag 10 yr, R & W Peach, Lemon, Peychaud’s Bitters & Sparkling Wine

2nd Course
Chicken Fried Sweetbreads, Pimento, Pickles
Islay Me Down: Laphroaig Cairderas, Cocchi Torino, Luxardo Maraschino, Angostura & Celery Bitters

3rd Course
BBQ Lamb Neck Gyro
Three Sheets:  Laphroaig Triple Wood, Lemon, Oregano, Punt e Mes & Cinnamon