New York’s acclaimed restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, Joins forces with Glenfiddich and Australia’s Maybe Sammy

Three world-awarded brands will come together for one night only in Sydney in a distinctive partnership to bring you never-before-tasted whisky cocktails.

Glenfiddich, The World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has joined forces with Eleven Madison Park, The World’s Best Restaurant, and Maybe Sammy, No. 29 World’s 50 Best Bars 2022, for a one-night-only affair in Sydney. The collaboration will see Eleven Madison Park Beverage Director Sebastian Tollius behind the iconic Sydney bar to pour a bespoke cocktail menu utilising a selection of the finest Glenfiddich whiskies on Wednesday, January 18th, from 6:00 pm until stock lasts.

Eleven Madison Park is a globally acclaimed fine dining restaurant located in the heart of New York City overlooking Madison Square Park. Awarded “The World’s Best Restaurant” by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Eleven Madison Park has evolved significantly under Chef Daniel Humm’s leadership since 2006 in both food and experience, earning several accolades, including three Michelin stars and four New York Times stars. In 2021, Eleven Madison Park reopened its doors post-pandemic as a completely plant-based restaurant, and in 2022 became the first and only vegan restaurant in the history of the Michelin Guide to receive a three-star rating.

“By working with the team at Eleven Madison Park with their dedication to plant-based fine dining, we can reinvent and perfect the combination of whisky and vegan food pairings. We are excited to have created a new shared language between single malt whisky and vegan cuisine on its way to becoming a social staple.” – Glenfiddich Creative Collaborations Lead Ross Blainey

Eleven Madison Park is thrilled to bring their plant-based cocktail craft and creativity to Australia, a top global destination for outstanding cuisine and wine, where Sydney has long been one of the country’s finest destinations for culinary enthusiasts. This mesmerising city combines world-class restaurants and bars, making it the perfect location for the Glenfiddich x Eleven Madison Park pop-up at Maybe Sammy, one of Australia’s most famous bars that continuously sets the pace for cocktail bars in the country.

The pop-up will treat attendees with a bespoke menu comprised of four never-before-tasted cocktails that take inspiration from Eleven Madison Park’s vegan fine dining menu and utilise a range of innovative plant-based methods and ingredients such as shio koji, aquafaba and pecan miso that pair exquisitely with Glenfiddich’s range of Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Eleven Madison Park Beverage Director, Sebastian Tollius, said of the partnership, “Our shared values with Glenfiddich, such as the desire to reinvent and push the boundaries, has always been at the heart of Eleven

Madison Park. The team is committed to showcasing our respect for the dining craft through the precision of our technique, the elegance of our service, and the passion for our work.

Eleven Madison Park’s cocktail program is one of the best in the world, and as the tasting menu changes four times a year, so does our 11-part cocktail menu. We’re excited to have been able to branch out of our comfort zone and create four limited-release Glenfiddich cocktails for Australians to enjoy for one night only at Maybe Sammy.”

Stefano Catino, Co-Owner of Maybe Sammy, added “We are super excited to partner in this event and provide an experience for Sydneysiders they won’t find anywhere else in the world. We’ve always been big fans of Eleven Madison Park’s approach to hospitality and have no doubts this collaboration between the three brands will result in a great night.”

Glenfiddich Creative Collaborations Lead Ross Blainey said: “There are many classic non-vegan pairing options with whisky, but we continually look to push boundaries and evolve how our whisky is enjoyed. By working with the team at Eleven Madison Park with their dedication to plant-based fine dining, we can reinvent and perfect the combination of whisky and vegan food pairings. We are excited to have created a new shared language between single malt whisky and vegan cuisine on its way to becoming a social staple. I look forward to seeing anyone attending this special pop-up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with three globally awarded brands in one place.”

The Glenfiddich x Eleven Madison Park pop-up will take place on Wednesday, January 18th, from 6:00 pm until stock lasts. The first 100 culinary and whisky enthusiasts in attendance will receive a take-home limited-release bottled cocktail made in collaboration with the three brands inside an Eleven Madison Park tote bag with an item from the Eleven Madison Home collection.