La Goulue Hosts an Exclusive Pairing Event with Altima Caviar & House of Hazelwood

La Goulue, the beloved Upper East Side French bistro, will host an exclusive pairing event with Altima Caviar, the new women-run caviar brand, and House of Hazelwood on September 5th from 7 pm – 8:30 pm.

The evening will kick off with a welcome glass of champagne and passed canapes from Executive Chef Antoine Camin. The event, which will be led by experts Carolyn Sellars, Owner of Adventures in Whisky, and Alayna Steinman, COO of Altima Caviar, will consist of four pairings followed by an exploration of how each whisky enhances the caviar’s nuanced flavors.

•  The Eight Grain and Siberian: The Eight Grain is a 40-year-old blended grain scotch whisky. This highly unusual release brings together the distillery character of eight of Scotland’s closed and active grain whisky distilleries. Combining the rich and unctuous decadence and bright citrus notes characteristic of the component distilleries, this release is rare, unrepeatable, and utterly delicious. Only 384 bottles have been produced. This will be paired with Siberian, a creamy and nutty long finish with a delicate texture.
• Next Chapter and Amber Oscietra: Next Chapter, a 50-year-old blended scotch whisky, was distilled in 1972 and initially aged to near perfection in a combination of European and American oak. This blend embarked on a brave new chapter through a 15-year secondary finishing period in active ex-bourbon barrels. Such a process is unusual but has added fresh vigor to the already weighty blend. It is a testament to the power of new beginnings and a reminder that it’s never too late to embark upon the next chapter. There have only been 157 bottles produced. This will be paired with Amber Oscietra, which is crisp, buttery with ocean brine, and has a delicate to firm texture.
• The Unknown and Beluga Hybrid: The Unknown is a 44-year-old blended Scotch whisky shrouded in mystery regarding the origins of its components. What is known is that the elements were distilled in 1978 and expertly blended in 1989, followed by an impressive 33-year secondary maturation in a single refill butt. This careful aging process has resulted in a blend of exceptional quality, with only 143 bottles ever produced. This will be paired with the Beluga Hybrid, rich, nutty, buttery with a silky and firm texture.
• A Trail of Smoke and Gold Imperial Oscietra: A Trail of Smoke, a 42-year-old blended malt scotch whisky, is a beautifully balanced malt whisky that takes us on a meandering journey through Scotland’s islands, from dry and herbal to luscious and fruity, with a delicate trail of woodsmoke always present in the background. It is an astonishingly complex, wonderfully evocative release redolent of the remarkable islands from which it hails. Only 385 bottles have been produced. This will be paired with the rarest of the caviars served for the evening, Gold Imperial Oscietra, which is rich, nutty, and creamy with a delicate texture.

The experience is limited to 12 people and costs $695 per person. You can make reservations at RESY here.

About Altima Caviar

Altima Caviar was founded by Maribel Alvarez. It curates high-quality caviar from some of the world’s most exclusive, sustainable farms. With a deep commitment to the environment, every tin of Altima Caviar is produced from one fish each. Each supplier is rigorously vetted for raising their sturgeon stock to exceed high standards. This ensures the utmost consistency in quality, regardless of order size. For more information about Altima Caviar, visit https://altimacaviar.com/.

About House of Hazelwood

Laid down by generations of the Gordon family, House of Hazelwood has incredible collections of aged Scotch whiskies. Several decades in the making, this once-private collection is finally open to collectors and enthusiasts to explore. Every Scotch whisky tells a story, and House of Hazelwood is full of tales to savor for a little longer than most. As one of the world’s most impressive collections of mature Scotch whisky, meticulously curated over the last century, you’ll find unique stories in every bottle. For more information about House of Hazelwood, visit https://www.houseofhazelwood.com/. 

About La Goulue

A treasured New York institution, La Goulue was created by legendary French Restauranteur Jean Denoyer, who originally opened the classic French bistro on 70th Street in Manhattan in 1973, where it remained for 20 years. It then moved to Madison Avenue between 65th and 66th Streets until 2009, when it closed for a time, reopening in its current location at 29 East 61st Street in 2018. La Goulue has charmed restaurant and food lovers for more than a quarter-century. As spirited as its namesake, La Goulue serves meticulously prepared French cuisine in a lively and welcoming bistro chic setting. For more information about La Goulue, visit lagouluerestaurant.com.

Published by: Khy Talara