Black History Month

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is celebrating Black History Month by featuring Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey* McBride Sisters wine** and 02 Cigars. These specials, featured during the entire month of February, are available in the hotel’s Loggia. Fairmont is proud to include its very own Single Barrel Uncle Nearest Whiskey in the Old-Fashioned Cocktail.

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

Uncle Nearest Flight – 3 – 1 oz. pours, 1884, 1856 & Rye – $35

Uncle Nearest – 1884 – $18

Fairmont’s Single Barrel Uncle Nearest Old Fashioned – $22

McBride Sisters

McBride Sisters – Sauvignon Blanc – $14

McBride Sisters – Chardonnay – $15

McBride Sisters – Rose – $16

Uncle Nearest Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler’s favorite dish – Gumbo, a blend of flavors including Andouille Sausage, chicken, bell peppers, celery, onion, chicken and shrimp with a rich chicken velouté is $28.

Cigar aficionados will enjoy handmade 02 cigars in the hotel’s courtyard including:

Royal Maduro – $16

King Sumatra – $16

*Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is a 93-proof whiskey distilled, aged and bottled entirely by Uncle Nearest. Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver and Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler are carving out an ever-growing space for Black female voices in the whiskey world.

**McBride Sisters Wine Company was founded by sisters Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John. They believe that wine companies should be accessible, sustainable, socially conscious and culturally aware. “Our mission is to transform the industry, lead by example and cultivate community, one delicious glass at a time.”

For more information on Uncle Nearest and the McBride Sisters please visit; https://unclenearest.com/distillery/ and https://www.mcbridesisters.com/Sisters-Story