EL GAUCHO TACOMA
Offered two evenings: September 16th • 6:00pm
September 17th • 6:00pm
(sold out)
$275/person, plus service charge and tax

We are pleased to welcome Drew Maryville for an exclusive Weller Dinner, offered across two evenings to ensure our guests can experience this remarkable opportunity.

As Master Blender and Director of Quality at Buffalo Trace Distillery, Drew is one of the most respected voices in American whiskey. An intimate dinner in his company is a rare privilege.

Over five courses, you will enjoy an evening of exceptional bourbon and culinary excellence with each dish thoughtfully paired to a selection of acclaimed Weller expressions, showcasing the rich character and craftsmanship that have made the brand a favorite among bourbon enthusiasts.

Throughout the evening, Drew will guide you through each pour, sharing the story, the process, and the nuance behind one of bourbon’s most celebrated portfolios.

Menu

Course 1
Weller Special Reserve
Grilled Short Ribs
cinnamon glaze, jalapeño corn bread

Course 2
Weller 12 Year
Almond Encrusted Salmon
grilled corn, corn foam, smoked broccoli

Course 3
Weller Antique 107
Braised Pork Belly
mole rojo, pickled fresno peppers and cabbage, crispy potato

Course 4
Weller CYPB
Grilled Ribeye Wagyu
goat cheese potato gratin, ash roasted apple and carrot puree, honey thyme gastrique

Course 5
Weller Full Proof
Old Fashioned Mousse
maraschino cherries, orange crème anglaise

Drew Mayville, Master Blender and Director of Quality at Sazerac, brings more than 40 years of mastery in the world of fine spirits. He joined Sazerac at its legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in 2004, following nearly 23 years at Seagram’s—where his expertise spanned distillation, quality, bottling, packaging, blending, and technical services, and where he earned the distinction of being the last Master Blender to serve under the Seagram dynasty. At Sazerac, he works hands-on with the award-winning whiskeys produced at Buffalo Trace and across the company’s celebrated portfolio, driven by a passion not only for crafting spirits of exceptional quality but for delighting and educating all who share in them. A native Canadian, Drew is a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality, has been a certified ASQ Quality Engineer since 1987, and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.