Name: The Wheated Legacy Dinner at Cork Wine & Grille
Start: 2026-10-15
End: 2026-10-15

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Calling all bourbon lovers! Join us on Thursday, October 15, at 7 pm for an exclusive evening celebrating the rich history and character of wheated bourbon. Enjoy a curated lineup of Weller & Van Winkle pours, thoughtfully paired with a five-course dinner designed to complement each whiskey.  
  
Tickets are $175 + tax and 20% gratuity. Seating is limited, so grab your tickets and get ready for an evening of bold bourbon, unforgettable bites, and plenty to raise a glass to!  
  
The Experience  
Amuse Bouche  
Cold-cured foie gras, grilled brioche, orange pepper shallot jam  
  
Paired with Wheatley Cocktail  
Wheatley Vodka, distilled from the same commitment to grain selection and craftsmanship that defines the distillery’s bourbon portfolio.  
  
1st Course  
Aged cheddar & smoked gouda börek, frisée salad, cantaloupe gastrique, toasted cantaloupe seeds  
  
Paired with Weller Special Reserve  
We’ll start with the foundation: soft wheat, gentle sweetness, and an approachable proof that showcases the character of wheated bourbon in its purest form.  
  
2nd Course  
Duo of duck, grilled breast, braised duck ravioli, pancetta, dried cherry, cardamom brown butter  
  
Paired with Weller Special Reserve  
Next, we add time. Twelve years in oak transform that same wheated profile into something deeper, richer, and more elegant.  
  
3rd Course  
Harissa-rubbed prime New York strip, bone marrow, grilled escarole, chive potato purée, Negroni vinaigrette  
  
Paired with Weller 12-Year  
A similar age, but a different barrel selection and blending philosophy. This pour offers a taste of the approach that has made Van Winkle one of the most sought-after names in American whiskey.  
  
Dessert  
Orange bitters bread pudding, butterscotch, honey-roasted cashew butter, butter pecan ice cream  
  
Paired with Weller Full Proof  
We’ll finish with the wheated mash bill at full strength, with minimal dilution for concentrated flavors that showcase the power and depth hidden within the same grain recipe.  
  
  
  
Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today and raise a glass to great bourbon, exceptional food, and an evening worth savoring.  
  
\*Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person. The ticket purchase price is $175 + 20% automatic gratuity & 6% tax.

The Wheated Legacy Dinner at Cork Wine & Grille

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