Brunch with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

Experience one of Washington D.C.’s most anticipated brunch events of the season — where the rich heritage of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey meets the culinary excellence of Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. Set in our stunning courtyard in the heart of Georgetown, this is the signature Sunday brunch D.C. has been waiting for.

At the center of this extraordinary afternoon: Victoria Eady Butler — Master Blender at Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green, the first known African American master distiller in U.S. history. Victoria brings living history, deep craft knowledge, and captivating storytelling directly to your table.

Your Afternoon at Fairmont Georgetown

11:30 AM · Courtyard Arrival — Step into our iconic courtyard and be welcomed with a signature Uncle Nearest Grown Folk Mimosa — the perfect opening note for the afternoon ahead.

12:15 PM · Seated Brunch Begins — Settle in for a three-course culinary journey crafted by Executive Chef Jaime Montes de Oca and Executive Pastry Chef Lyndsey Barton, with every course thoughtfully paired with cocktails by Uncle Nearest Mixologist Akinde.

The Brunch Menu

Bread Service

• Truffle Parker House Rolls
• Cornbread
• Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuit with Whipped Rooftop Honey Butter

First Course

1884 & Smoked Avocado Tartine Country Bread · Farm Egg · Radish · Micro Sprouts Paired with a signature Uncle Nearest cocktail

Second Course

Maryland Crab Cake & Black Angus Short Rib New Potato Hash · Grilled Asparagus · 1956 Grain Mustard Butter Paired with a signature Uncle Nearest cocktail

Dessert

• Coconut Plant Pot
• Uncle Nearest Soaked Chocolate Cake — Caramel Cremeux & Cocoa Crumble
• Matcha Bread Stick — Nearest Green Whiskey Chocolate Sauce

Whiskey Flight Finale — A Curated Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey flight, including Fairmont Washington D.C.’s exclusive Single Barrel expression, available only at this event.

About Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the fastest-growing American whiskey brand and the most awarded American whiskey of 2019, 2020, and 2021. Named after Nearest Green — the first known African American master distiller — the brand honors a story of craft, resilience, and legacy. Victoria Eady Butler, his great-great-granddaughter, continues that legacy as the brand’s Master Blender and will personally guide guests through an exclusive whiskey flight experience.

About the Culinary Team

Executive Chef Jaime Montes de Oca brings global technique and local ingredient mastery to every plate at Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown — one of the most celebrated hotel dining destinations in the nation’s capital.

Executive Pastry Chef Lyndsey Barton transforms seasonal ingredients into works of edible art, and her dessert course for this brunch is not to be missed.