From Sweet Roots to Deep Roots – An Evening on the Mountain. This Delta Dirt Dinner is designed as a full experience!

From Sweet Roots to Deep Roots: An Evening on the Mountain

Featuring Thomas Williams, Head Distiller, Delta Dirt Distillery

In collaboration with Fire & Lightning Catering, Chef Thor Maher & Pitmaster James Tyler

Hosted by Mount Sequoyah Center, under the Direction of the Hospitality Department

5:30 p.m. | Doors open and check in

5:45–6:30 p.m. | Welcome & Appetizers
An introduction to Delta Dirt Distillery

Featuring:

Sweet Roots Blackberry Arnold Palmer- Sweet Roots, Fresh Brewed Tea, Fresh Lemonade, Arkansas Blackberry Juice
“Sweet Roots Arkansas Brown” Glazed Meatballs, Fried Green Tomato Canapés, Pickled Vegetable Bar
6:30-7:30 p.m. | Buffet Dinner & Presentation

As dinner unfolds, Thomas Williams of Delta Dirt Distillery will guide us through the story of Sweet Roots Arkansas Brown — a spirit born from heritage, innovation, and Arkansas soil.

Pre-Set Salad:

Butter Lettuce & Granny Smith Apple Salad with candied pecans and blue cheese
served with a “Sweet Roots Arkansas Brown” Maple Vinaigrette-Plated
Buffet Entrées:

Delta Dirt Distillery “Sweet Roots Arkansas Brown” Glazed Pork Shoulder
Arkansas Blackened Chicken with a light “Sweet Roots Arkansas Brown” pan sauce
Roasted Mushroom & Delta Rice Ragout (vegetarian entrée)
Southern Sides:

Roasted Arkansas Seasonal Vegetables
Delta Rice Pilaf
Classic Southern Coleslaw
Bread:

Homemade Southern-Style Cornbread with Sorghum Butter
Dessert:

Pecan Pie Bread Pudding with a “Sweet Roots Arkansas Brown” sauce
Crafted Buffet Pairing:

Delta Orchard Spritz-Sweet Roots, Pear Juice, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine
7:30–8:00 p.m. From the Roots, One Last Pour

As the evening concludes, we invite you to enjoy a small pour of Sweet Roots Arkansas Brown, Founders Addition served neat and paired with warmed pecans — a simple expression of gratitude and craft.

“Raising Spirits In The Delta…One Bottle At A Time”