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Bored of serving wine at dinner parties? Well, whisky may just be the answer to making your evening more flavourful. We ask the experts how to pair whisky with every course and set out a sample menu for you to try at home.<\/b><\/p>\n

The pairing of food and drink isn’t as easy as it looks. There is a reason why the best sommeliers and bartenders in the world train their noses and palates to provide the rest of us with memorable, thoughtful and \u2013 most importantly \u2013 delicious combinations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mastering the art of whisky pairing: elevating your tasting experience with food<\/h2>\n

Sure, while it would be handy to have an in-house drinks expert on hand to help design a drinks programme at home, sadly, not all of us have that luxury. And when it comes to pairing whisky and food, its range of styles, origins and prices make that exercise even more difficult. What goes with a smoky Scotch, a sweet Bourbon, or a spicy rye? And what comes first: the food or your favourite whiskies?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>I don\u2019t believe there is a no-go zone with pairings. The challenge is finding the right combination,\u201d says Robert Wood, bar director at Birmingham\u2019s The Wilderness<\/a>. Wood has been particularly daring with pairing whisky and food at the ‘rock \u2018n\u2019 roll fine dining restaurant’ from chef-owner Alex Claridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Alex

Alex Claridge from the Wilderness doing that folded arm thing that chefs always do<\/p><\/div>\n

Playful pairings<\/h3>\n

So, what are the pros doing? In the past, Wood has matched wagyu beef with a cocktail called the Pampered Cow. \u201cWe used wagyu fat to fat wash<\/a> through a blend of sherry cask whiskies (Nikka<\/a> from the Barrel & Nikka Pure Malt), then we combined the \u2018wagyu fat whisky\u2019 with Kokuto, a savoury sugar and three-year-old soy sauce.\u201d Perhaps not one to try and replicate at home, but certainly thought-provoking.<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s not the only one having fun with whisky and food. Up in Cardiff The Dead Canary bar is renowned for its whisky dinners, with general manager Mark Holmes and his team working with brands like Ardbeg<\/a>, Glenlivet<\/a>, Glenfiddich<\/a>, Cardrona<\/a> and Johnnie Walker<\/a> to deliver four to six courses alongside their numerous expressions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, drinks journalist Becky Paskin caused a stir on TikTok with her combinations of whisky and sweets. Want to go old school with some After Eights? \u201cI find high rye whiskies like Bulleit<\/a> and Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/a> have a grassy, minty and chocolatey character which makes them a perfect partner for this classic after-dinner treat,\u201d Paskin tells me while suggesting something like Compass Box Hedonism<\/a> grain whisky with chocolate truffles to \u201camplify the chocolate’s caramel and vanilla sweetness\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Oysters

Oysters and Bowmore? Yes, please!<\/p><\/div>\n

Try this at home<\/b><\/h3>\n

There are, of course, some fool-proof combinations that are easy to replicate at home.<\/span> Oysters and whisky is a fun way to start a meal \u2013 and Bowmore 12yo is a tried and tested winner with its fresh, smoky and slightly saline notes matching beautifully with oysters. Suggest to your guests to first sip the oyster brine, then take a sip of the Bowmore 12 Year Old<\/a>, eat the oyster, fill the shell with the whisky; and drink the Bowmore from the shell.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oily fish is another perfect bedfellow to whisky with its robustness able to match bold flavours. The Wilderness\u2019 Wood has recently married a mackerel dish with Suntory Toki Japanese whisky made into a Highball with ponzu soda. However, we think the whisky\u2019s fresh citrus and white pepper notes would also work wonders with an oily fish such as mackerel made into a simple Highball with soda water or a yuzu soda for home cocktail makers. If you\u2019re going for a lighter white fish, think about using a <\/span>young single malt so as not to overpower the delicate flavour of the fish.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to the main event, your core ingredient will sway your choice. If it\u2019s grilled or barbecued red meat, bourbons or peated Scotch will hold their own; while dishes full of spice lend themselves nicely to Highland whiskies like Glenmorangie<\/a>, Dalmore<\/a> and The Glenturret<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps the easiest course to pair with whisky is dessert. The options are endless with an array of whiskies combining notes like chocolate with dried fruits, nuts and spices. Masterchef judge and celebrity chef Monica Galetti has recently been on The Singleton\u2019s Instagram channel pairing its 12 Year Old with pear and chocolate. Or try a new favourite whisky of mine, East London Liquor Company\u2019s Single Malt 2021, with chocolate and peanut butter ice cream. If you’re finishing the meal with cheese, read Lucy Britner’s guide to matching it with whisky<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For after dinner, this one\u2019s a bit of fun and courtesy of Paskin whose affection for whisky and sweets is no more obvious than in using cola cubes. \u201c<\/span>Drop one in a glass of Old Forester<\/a> or a smoky Scotch like Lagavulin 16<\/a> and just let it dissolve slowly. The sugar and cola flavour will melt into the whisky, giving it a rich, candied and herbaceous edge.\u201d A seriously fun end to any whisky dinner. Isn\u2019t that what this is all about?<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Glenlivet

Pairing Glenlivet with chocolate at the distiller’s visitor centre<\/p><\/div>\n

Tips and tricks to take away<\/b><\/h3>\n

Check your strength: <\/b>For Holmes, putting anything cask strength (around the 60-65% ABV mark) at the beginning of your dinner is something to avoid as you could be in danger of going too big too soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think about age: <\/b>Instead, choosing one distillery and moving from young to old can often be a logical and easy way to pair your whiskies, he says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider your flight: <\/b>If you\u2019re using a mix of styles and ages, take a look at what your whisky flight looks like. Is there a logical progression with your whiskies? Without the food, would it be a nice journey to go on?<\/span><\/p>\n

Decide between neat and cocktails:<\/b> do<\/span> you want to serve cocktails, neat serves or a mixture of both? For Wood, cocktails are a safer option so as not to detract from the food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Origin can play its part: <\/b>As with other food and drink pairing principles, taking whisky and food from the same origins (Scotch with Scottish produce for example), says Holmes, can be a good place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n

Casks play their part too: <\/b>If something is aged in a PX sherry cask or something similar, chances are you\u2019ll want it towards the end of your meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to have fun: <\/b>Enough said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Article originally published on 2 March 2022<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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