If you're a whisky aficionado, The Arthur J has the perfect treat for you: a once-in-a-lifetime Japanese whisky tasting matched with a six-course dinner at the restaurant. 

The experience with Suntory Whisky will take place on Tuesday, March 28, beginning with a welcome reception at 6:45 p.m. Tickets to the event cost $650 per guest, which includes tax and gratuity.

Japanese whisky has been in the spotlight in recent years due to a renewed interest in and respect for the tradition and strong commitment to perfection. Guests are invited to "delve into the refined sensibility of the Japanese art of blending" as used by the masters of Suntory Whisky. 

The evening will begin with a traditionally prepared Japanese highball cocktail and welcome aperitifs followed by a six course component tasting dinner.  The first five courses will feature ultra rare barrel samples that highlight the ingredients of the award-winning Hibiki blend, culminating with Suntory's award winning Hibiki 17yr.  

The six-course menu was specially designed for the occasion by Chef David LeFevre, Chef de Cuisine Daniel Waked, and Executive Pastry Chef Uyen Kirshenbaum.

The menu will include:

Component 1
Chita Grain
Bay Scallop, Oro Blanco, Chestnut Honey, Puffed Barley

Component 2
Yamazaki-American Oak
Buttery Alaskan King Crab, Meyer Lemon, Vanilla, Chamomile

Component 3
Yamazaki-Mizunara (Japanese Oak)
Coconut Butter Pork Confit, Caribbean Spiced Gastrique

Component 4
Hakushu-Heavily Peated
Chilean Sea Bass, Gingered Eggplant, Katsuo Dashi

Component 5
Yamazaki-Spanish
Squab Roasted on the Bone, Clove Orange Glaze, Brown Butter, Squab Jus 

Dessert
Hibiki 17yr
Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Frosting, Gooey Caramel, Candied Walnuts

Space is extremely limited and a credit card deposit will be requested to hold all reservations. For reservations, please call The Arthur J at 310-878-9620.