It's Whiskey Time!
/The Five-Course Whiskey Pairing Dinner at M’tucci’s Bar Roma features two distinct brands, Jefferson’s and Rabbit Hole. Both distilleries and their distillers respect tradition, but both have a modern take on what bourbon and rye can be.
Founded in 1997, Jefferson’s is the brainchild of Trey Zoeller and his father Chet, a famed bourbon historian. They were continuing a family whiskey tradition that goes back to Trey’s 8th generation grandmother who was arrested in 1799 for the “production and sales of spirituous liquors.” His curious and experimental mindset has allowed him to push the boundaries of bourbon whiskey. Upholding tradition, yet always discovering new possibilities.
Rabbit Hole was founded in 2012 by Kaveh Zamanian. His true calling was set into motion when he met and fell in love with his wife Heather, a native of Louisville. It was then that Kaveh’s passion for America’s native spirit took hold, leading him to ultimately step away from a successful career as a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst to start his own spirits company. Kaveh and his family moved to Kentucky, where Rabbit Hole came to life. Driven by the desire to put Rabbit Hole at the forefront of the American spirits category, he put everything on the line to start a spirit brand that would do just that.
At the opening of the tasting center in 2018, Zamanian told Distillery Trail Magazine: “We’re opening Kentucky’s newest whiskey distillery. Out of nothing… on a place that was a run-down warehouse and a vacant lot, there is now a building that raises the bar in the science of distillation and the art of hospitality. In the heart of Louisville, a place where midwestern grit and southern hospitality come together, a modernist cathedral is built around the process of making whiskey. At Rabbit Hole, transparency is physically manifested in the building, as windows to every step of the operation is honored and in proud view. We look forward to welcoming enthusiasts and aficionados of bourbon and American whiskey to our home.”
The Third Course is paired with one of Jefferson’s bourbons that is unique in the American whiskey distilling scene.
Jefferson’s Ocean: Aged at Sea ® Bourbon – A boat is a singularly uncommon place to age bourbon whiskey. But when inspiration struck Trey Zoeller on the deck of his friend Chris Fischer’s research ship, he couldn’t help but imagine the possibilities. While watching Jefferson’s Reserve bourbon rock gently in its bottle, Trey and Chris wondered what would happen to bourbon aged on the bow of a ship. How would the constant agitation of the sea affect the aging process of Jefferson’s bourbon whiskey? Three years later, they got their answer: the constant agitation and changing climate imparted a sweet, caramelized flavor reminiscent of dark rum, while the salty ocean air and sea spray gave the bourbon the savory, briny character of an Islay Scotch whiskey.
Don’t miss the chance to taste these special Bourbons paired with a menu created by our chefs. Space is limited for the May 16th dinner, so click the button below the menu and reserve your table now. Our chefs and the Jefferson’s/Rabbit Hole Whiskey Ambassador will be on hand to describe each pairing.
Mother’s Day at M’tucci’s
There are only a few openings for reservations for Sunday (hint: Treat Mom on Saturday!)
Dessert for mom! Mixed Berry Chantilly Cake, Mango coulis, raspberry tuile
ABQ Journal People’s Choice Awards
Voting is open until May 15. Click here to Vote for Us
Best Italian - Best Business Lunch - Best Pizza - Best Upscale Dining - Best Cocktails
Best Seafood - Best Happy Hour - Best Chef: Shawn Cronin
Manhattan Project Winner
Your votes were counted and we have a winner!! Rome at M’tucci’s Bar Roma is the winner of the Manhattan Project and will be visiting Kentucky Bourbon country soon. Ask him for his winning Manhattan during your next visit.
Rome's Manhattan
Woodford Reserve Rye, Antica Carpano Vermouth, Luxardo Liqueur,Angostura & Plum Bitters, Luxardo Cherry Juice, Lemon Twist
Weekend Specials
Mother’s Day Specials Served all Weekend
M’tucci’s Italian - Weekend Cocktail
Sweet Like Mama - Hendrix Gin, Coconut Milk, Fresh Lemon Juice, Blueberry Lavender Syrup, Muddled Fresh Blueberries & Mint
M’tucci’s Modern - Weekend Cocktail
Flowers for Your Mom Spritz - Los Poblanos Lavender Gin, Ramazotti Rosatto, Lavender Bitters, Hibiscus Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Splash of Soda, Sparkling Wine Float
Mama Mia! - Absolut Peach, St. George Pear, Prickly Pear Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Hellfire Bitters, M’tucci’s Rosso Float
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - Weekend Cocktail
Mom’s A Peach - Absolut Raspberry Vodka, Peach Alchemist, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey Simple
Berry Passionate - Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Passion Fruit Alchemist, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Muddled Blackberries
M’tucci’s Bar Roma - Weekend Cocktail
Tutti Netarre (Everyone’s Nectar) - Creator’s Cut Bourbon Whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, Peppercorn Bay Leaf Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters, Lemon Juice
Live Music for May
M’tucci’s Bar Roma - Wed 6:30-8:30. Sunday noon-2pm
5/14 Gilbert Uribe
5/17 Justin Nuñez
5/21 Shane Wallin
5/24 RJ Perez
5/28 Lani Nash
5/31 Shane Wallin
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - Thursday 6:30-8:30 * Friday 7:30-9:30
5/12 RJ Perez
5/18 Oscar Butler
5/19 Lani Nash
5/25 Shane Wallin
5/26 Alex Long
M’tucci’s Moderno - Thursday 6:30-830 *Friday 7:30-9:30
5/12 Justin Nuñez
5/18 Javier Ortega
5/19 Melissa Rios
5/25 Matt Jones
5/26 Marissa Lynch
Teddy Roe’s Bar on Mondays
15th - Scott Hooker
18th Tracey Whitney
22nd Dave Grimm
Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!
