Uncle Nearest Whiskey Brunch
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown has announced its annual brunch with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey* taking place on Sunday, May 17 beginning at 11:30am. The captivating Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest Master Blender and great, great granddaughter of Nearest Green, will present whiskey flights. Executive Chef Jaime Montes de Oca and Executive Pastry Chef Lyndsey Barton will prepare a three-course culinary feast.
Upon arrival in the courtyard, guests will be treated to an Uncle Nearest Grown Folk Mimosa. At 12:15, all will be seated to enjoy brunch paired with cocktails created by Uncle Nearest Mixologist Akinde.
The brunch menu includes:
Bread Basket with Whipped Rooftop Honey Butter
Truffle Parker House Rolls, Cornbread, Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuit
First Course:
1884 & Smoked Avocado Tartine
Country Bread, Farm Egg, Radish, Micro Sprouts paired with an
Uncle Nearest Cocktail
Second Course:
Maryland Crab Cake and
Black Angus Short Rib
New Potato Hash, Grilled Asparagus, 1956 Grain Mustard Butter paired with an
Uncle Nearest Cocktail
Dessert:
Coconut Plant Pot
Uncle Nearest Soaked Chocolate Cake – Caramel Creamux, Cocoa Crumble
Matcha Bread Stick – Nearest Green Whiskey Chocolate Sauce
Uncle Nearest Flight – Including Fairmont’s Own Single Barrell
Fairmont’s Brunch with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is $99 per person including all of the above, tax and gratuity or $219 with a bottle of Fairmont’s own Uncle Nearest Single Barrel. Additional cocktails and cigars will also be available for purchase. For reservations, please visit
*Uncle Nearest is the pioneer spirits brand to bear the name of a Black American. The brand’s portfolio boasts the Most Awarded Straight Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey titles for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, amassing over 1,450 awards and accolades since its launch in 2017. The Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee is now the seventh most visited distillery in the world. . https://unclenearest.com/