Matt Preston, award winning food journalist, best-selling author, co-host and judge of MasterChef Australia, will host a one-of-a-kind Johnnie Walker whisky tasting and dinner experience at The Star’s BLACK Bar & Grill at 7pm, Tuesday 4 June. Limited tickets are available now via www.starsydney.com.au.

Preston will be joined by Katie Nagar, Johnnie Walker’s Australian whisky ambassador, and Dany Karam, Executive Chef at The Star’s BLACK Bar & Grill, who has curated a three-course menu of fresh and flavoursome ingredients that pairs perfectly with the rich Johnnie Walker Whisky portfolio. The three hosts will talk diners through the menu and flavour profiles of the whisky servings throughout the evening, encouraging guests to enjoy the exploration and appreciation of the incredible flavours. The menu will feature:

Crispy ocean trout, smoked crème fraiche, trout roe

Freshly shucked Oyster

Johnnie Walker aged 18 Year Old

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Maremma duck breast

Honey & five spice glazed, rhubarb chutney, spinach, banana shallots, pepper sauce

Johnnie Walker Blue Ghost + Rare ‘Brora’

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Wagyu rump cap MBS 9+

White polenta, exotic mushrooms, charred onion, crispy sweetbread

John Walker & Sons King George V

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Bread and Butter Pudding

Orange jaffa sorbet

Johnnie Walker The John Walker

Speaking of the event Matt Preston commented: “This is a unique opportunity to understand the stories behind the Johnnie Walker whisky collection and why these rich tasting profiles are perfectly paired with this outstanding menu”. 

Katie Nagar, Johnnie Walker added: “I’ve worked closely with Matt and Dany to ensure each whisky pairing is perfectly complementary of each course and I am delighted to be giving guests privileged access to some of the most exclusive blends Johnnie Walker has to offer.”

Dany Karam, Executive Chef of BLACK Bar & Grill commented: “I’ve sourced only the very best, premium ingredients to deliver total luxury to diners seeking an experience that goes above and beyond. We are excited to be collaborating with Matt and Katie, and to be able to offer our guests this unique experience here at The Star.”

Tickets are available at $250 per person now via: the website: www.starsydney.com.au, telephone: (02) 9777 9000 or email: blackbarandgrill@star.com.au.