
Ceviche with mango and serrano chile
Volcán De Mi Tierra Blanco Tequila
Volcán De Mi Tierra
Pairing
The tequila's citrus and mineral profile aligns perfectly with the acidity of lime-cured fish, while the pepper mirrors the heat of serrano chile.
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Ceviche with mango and serrano chile
Volcán De Mi Tierra
Pairing
The tequila's citrus and mineral profile aligns perfectly with the acidity of lime-cured fish, while the pepper mirrors the heat of serrano chile.

Fresh chèvre with honeycomb
Domaine des Huards
Pairing
The wine's honeyed apple character and bright acidity make it a perfect foil for tangy Loire Valley goat cheese drizzled with local honeycomb and served with toasted walnut bread.

Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence
Domaine de l'Hortus
Pairing
The wine's garrigue character and structured tannins are a natural match for herb-rubbed lamb, the rosemary and thyme in the rub echoing the wild herb notes of Pic Saint-Loup.

Smoked brisket with coffee rub
Noah's Mill
Pairing
The bourbon's char and tobacco find a natural companion in slow-smoked brisket rubbed with espresso and brown sugar, the meat's fat tempering the whiskey's proof.

Grilled jerk chicken
Clément
Pairing
The rum's grassy sweetness and warm spice complement the allspice and scotch bonnet heat of jerk seasoning, with the vanilla smoothing the fire.

Seared scallops with brown butter
Jura
Pairing
The whisky's honey and coastal character echo the sweetness of seared scallops dressed in nutty brown butter and a squeeze of lemon.

Smoked salmon with crème fraîche
Crossbill
Pairing
The gin's piney intensity and peppery bite cut through the richness of cold-smoked salmon, while the lemon note mirrors the traditional squeeze of citrus.

Aged Comté with fig preserves
Tullamore D.E.W.
Pairing
The whiskey's dried fruit and nutty character mirror the sweet, crystalline quality of well-aged Comté, with fig preserves bridging the sherry influence.

Pan-seared scallops with brown butter
Domaine Weinbach
Pairing
The wine's rich texture and honey-citrus character mirror the caramelized edges of the scallops, while the saline mineral finish echoes the seafood's natural brininess and the brown butter adds a toasty bridge.

Duck breast with cherry gastrique
Domaine de la Côte
Pairing
The wine's red fruit and silky tannins complement the richness of duck, while the cherry gastrique mirrors the wine's core fruit character and the mint-cedar undertones cut through the fat.

Dark chocolate torte with sea salt
Bushmills
Pairing
The whiskey's cocoa and dried fruit character resonates beautifully with bittersweet chocolate, while the sea salt lifts the honey notes and emphasizes the malt backbone.

Honey-glazed salmon
Glen Moray
Pairing
The whisky's honey-malt profile mirrors the glaze while the gentle fruit and vanilla complement the richness of the fish, especially alongside roasted asparagus and wild rice.

Smoked pulled pork sliders
Benchmark
Pairing
The bourbon's corn sweetness and mild oak balance the sweet-smoky glaze on pulled pork, while the light body keeps pace with soft brioche buns and pickled slaw.

Chilled cucumber and dill soup
Tanqueray
Pairing
The gin's savory, herbaceous character echoes the green, vegetal notes in the soup, while the juniper and pepper add complexity against the cool creaminess.

Siembra Azul
Pairing
Grilled achiote-marinated pork with charred pineapple salsa, or aged Manchego with quince paste.

Griot with pikliz
Clairin
Pairing
The rum's funky, tropical character and muscovado richness pair beautifully with Haiti's national dish of twice-fried pork shoulder, while the spicy pickled vegetable relish echoes the spirit's peppery warmth.

Aged Manchego with quince paste
Glengoyne
Pairing
The nutty, butterscotch profile of the whisky pairs beautifully with firm aged Manchego and a sliver of quince paste, whose tart sweetness echoes the dried fruit notes.

Grilled branzino with capers and lemon
Pietradolce
Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and citrus acidity make it a perfect foil for simply grilled Mediterranean sea bass, dressed with Pantelleria capers, extra virgin olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon.

New Riff
Pairing
Duck breast with a cherry-black pepper reduction, or a wedge of aged Manchego drizzled with orange-blossom honey.

Grilled lamb chops with Provençal herbs
Domaine de la Bouïssière
Pairing
The garrigue-scented wine is a natural match for herb-crusted lamb chops grilled over vine cuttings, served alongside ratatouille and a smear of black olive tapenade.

Duck confit with cherry reduction
Tyrconnell
Pairing
The port-influenced dark fruit profile complements rich duck confit, while the whiskey's citrus brightness cuts through the fat. A cherry reduction sauce bridges both elements.

Novo Fogo
Pairing
Grilled shrimp with chimichurri, ceviche with sweet potato, or a slice of aged Manchego drizzled with honey.

Ceviche with grapefruit and herbs
Sacred Spirits
Pairing
The gin's citrus brightness and herbaceous juniper complement a white fish ceviche dressed with grapefruit segments, cilantro, and a touch of fresh chili.

Mole negro with braised short ribs
G4
Pairing
The chocolate and tobacco notes in this extra añejo mirror the complex spice profile of Oaxacan mole negro, while the agave sweetness balances the dish's bitter chocolate and dried chili heat.

Grilled prawns with harissa
Whitley Neill
Pairing
Chargrilled tiger prawns brushed with harissa butter, served with a citrus and fennel salad that highlights the gin's grapefruit and spice botanicals.

Grilled white fish tacos
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
Charcoal-grilled mahi-mahi tacos with pickled red cabbage, avocado crema, and a squeeze of lime — the fish's delicate char and the tequila's mineral agave character complement each other naturally.

Dark chocolate torte
Foursquare
Pairing
Flourless dark chocolate torte with a pinch of sea salt and espresso ganache, matching the rum's chocolate and coffee notes while its proof cuts through the richness.

Grilled swordfish with caponata
Pietradolce
Pairing
Chargrilled swordfish steaks alongside Sicilian caponata — the sweet-sour vegetable medley bridges the wine's fruit and mineral elements while the char complements its volcanic character.

Sea urchin pasta
Benanti
Pairing
Spaghetti ai ricci di mare — the sea urchin's briny sweetness and the wine's saline minerality create a natural partnership, with a drizzle of good olive oil and a hit of chili flake to tie it together.

Smoked beef short ribs
Yellowstone
Pairing
Slow-smoked beef short ribs with a coffee-chili bark, served alongside charred corn salad and pickled red onion to mirror the bourbon's interplay of smoke, sweetness, and spice.

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Benromach
Pairing
Charcoal-grilled lamb chops rubbed with rosemary, garlic, and sea salt, accompanied by roasted root vegetables that echo the whisky's earthy, smoky undertones.

Seared duck breast with honey glaze
Knappogue Castle
Pairing
Pan-seared duck breast with a honey and clove glaze, served alongside roasted pears and a watercress salad to complement the whiskey's stone fruit and spice.

Wiener Schnitzel with cucumber-dill salad
Domaine Wachau
Pairing
The wine's citrus acidity and mineral backbone cut through the rich, fried breadcrumb crust of schnitzel, while its melon and green apple notes complement the cool, herbaceous freshness of the cucumber salad.

Bielle
Pairing
Grilled pineapple with brown butter and toasted coconut, or a wedge of aged Mimolette with dark chocolate.

Seared duck breast with cherry reduction
Talisker
Pairing
Duck's gamey richness matches the whisky's smoky depth, while the cherry reduction echoes the port cask's dried fruit sweetness and clove spice undertones.

Seared scallops with brown butter and hazelnuts
Midleton Very Rare
Pairing
The whiskey's buttery texture and honeyed sweetness mirror the caramelized scallop surface, while toasted hazelnuts echo the almond and woody undertones of the spirit.

Smoked pork belly with peach glaze
Wilderness Trail
Pairing
The bourbon's butterscotch sweetness and charred oak structure complement smoky rendered pork fat and caramelized peach, while wheat-driven softness tempers the richness.

Aligot with roasted sausage
Domaine du Cros
Pairing
The wine's tannic grip and mineral acidity cut through the rich, cheesy potato purée of aligot — a traditional Aveyron dish — while its peppery berry fruit complements the char and fat of roasted Toulouse sausage.

Oysters with mignonette
The Botanist
Pairing
The gin's briny, herbaceous intensity complements the mineral sweetness of raw oysters, while the vinegar sharpness of mignonette echoes the citrus and peppery botanicals.

Volans
Pairing
Aguachile verde with fresh shrimp, cucumber, and serrano — the tequila's mineral bite and herbal cool mirror the dish's brightness without overpowering the seafood.

Rhum Rhum
Pairing
Grilled octopus with lemon, olive oil, and Espelette pepper; or raw oysters with a mignonette of green apple and shallot.

Brown butter pecan tart
W.L. Weller
Pairing
A warm brown butter pecan tart with a pinch of fleur de sel mirrors the bourbon's butterscotch sweetness while the salt lifts its subtler oak and leather notes.

Siembra Valles
Pairing
Grilled octopus with smoked paprika, charred lemon, and a green olive tapenade — the tequila's salinity and pepper meet the char and brine head-on.

Aged Comté with honeycomb
Deanston
Pairing
A wedge of 24-month Comté alongside a sliver of raw honeycomb echoes the whisky's buttery cereal notes and floral honey character.

Oysters with mignonette
Botanica Spiritvs
Pairing
Fresh oysters with a classic shallot and red wine vinegar mignonette complement the gin's brininess and juniper bite, while the lemon citrus notes bridge the two.

Fattoria Selvapiana
Pairing
Bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù over pappardelle, aged pecorino toscano, or grilled quail with rosemary.

Dunville's
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with fig chutney and toasted walnut bread, or a slice of dark chocolate torte with sea salt.

Grilled swordfish with caponata
Donnafugata
Pairing
Lightly grilled swordfish steaks served alongside a classic Sicilian caponata of eggplant, tomato, capers, and pine nuts mirror the wine's Mediterranean character and complement its crisp acidity.

Dark chocolate torte with sea salt
Domaine de la Rectorie
Pairing
Flourless dark chocolate torte with a sprinkle of fleur de sel, served alongside fresh raspberries and a dollop of crème fraîche.

Selbach-Oster
Pairing
Pan-seared trout with brown butter and capers, or a shaved fennel and green apple salad with pecorino.

Smoked beef short ribs
Garrison Brothers
Pairing
Mesquite-smoked beef short ribs with a coffee and ancho chile rub, served alongside charred corn salad and pickled red onion.

Fuenteseca
Pairing
Aged Manchego with quince paste, dark chocolate truffles with sea salt, or a solitary square of 85% cacao. For something bolder, try grilled duck breast with a mole negro reduction.

Goat cheese crostini with lavender honey
Distillerie de Paris
Pairing
Crisp crostini topped with fresh chèvre, a drizzle of lavender honey, cracked black pepper, and microgreens.

Blackwater
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with oatcakes and a spoonful of quince paste, or a slow-braised pork belly with apple compote.

Pan-seared langoustines
Kilkerran
Pairing
Pan-seared langoustines with brown butter, capers, and a squeeze of lemon, served on a bed of crushed new potatoes with sea salt.

Jerk chicken with mango chutney
Habitation Velier
Pairing
Scotch bonnet jerk chicken thighs with a fresh mango and habanero chutney, served over coconut rice and peas.

Grilled octopus with salsa verde
Terralta
Pairing
The tequila's minerality and herbal character complement the char on the octopus, while its citrus brightness lifts the tangy salsa verde.

Smoked salmon on soda bread with honey butter
Boann Distillery
Pairing
The whiskey's honeyed sweetness and buttery texture match the richness of smoked salmon, while its green apple notes cut through the fattiness.

Savanna
Pairing
Grilled swordfish with a green mango and chili salsa, or a Réunionese rougail saucisses with tomato, garlic, and thyme over rice.

Chilled oysters with mignonette
Domaine de la Pépière
Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and citrus freshness are a natural mirror for briny oysters, while its lees-driven weight holds up to the vinegar sharpness of a classic mignonette.

Dark chocolate torte with candied hazelnuts
Tullibardine
Pairing
The torte's bitter cocoa mirrors the whisky's dark chocolate notes while candied hazelnuts echo the nutty, sweet sherry influence.

Rowan's Creek
Pairing
Slow-braised short ribs with a molasses-bourbon glaze, served over stone-ground grits and finished with charred scallion.

Seared scallops with bitter endive salad
Hendrick's
Pairing
The gin's quinine bitterness and violet florals play off the sweet scallop meat, while its juniper pine notes complement the bitter endive and a light lemon vinaigrette.

Slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic
Bodegas Muga
Pairing
The wine's cedar and gamey complexity match the lamb's rich, herbaceous flavors, while its firm tannins cut through the fattiness of the slow-roasted meat.

Dark chocolate torte with espresso
Habitation Velier
Pairing
The rum's chocolate and coffee notes find a direct partner in the torte, while its tropical fruit character and high proof cut through the richness of the ganache.

Aged Comté with honeycomb
Tullibardine
Pairing
The nutty, crystalline sweetness of aged Comté echoes the hazelnut and butterscotch in the whisky, while raw honeycomb reinforces the honey note without competing.

Smoked pork belly with apple chutney
Wilderness Trail
Pairing
The charred oak and brown spice in the bourbon play against the smoke and fat of the pork belly, while the apple chutney mirrors the red apple note on the nose.

Partida
Pairing
Grilled duck breast with a mole negro reduction, or a wedge of aged Manchego drizzled with dark honey and toasted almonds.

Powers
Pairing
Roast pork loin with apple compote, or a wedge of aged Coolea cheese with honeycomb and toasted walnuts.

Chilled oysters with mignonette
Domaine des Roches Neuves
Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and electric acidity are a natural match for briny oysters, while a classic shallot mignonette echoes the vineyard's herbaceous, grassy undercurrent.

Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary
Domaine de la Mordorée
Pairing
Slow-braised lamb matches the wine's weight and tannic structure, while rosemary connects to the garrigue herbs on the palate. Serve with white beans to absorb the rich jus.

Grilled prawns with finger lime
Applewood
Pairing
The citrus and peppery gin amplifies the sweetness of grilled prawns, while finger lime caviar bursts add a tart, textural counterpoint that mirrors the gin's brightness.

Smoked trout with horseradish cream and watercress
Waterford
Pairing
The whiskey's grassy, mineral character amplifies the peppery watercress, while its honeyed malt balances the smoky richness of the trout.

Mole negro with braised chicken
Calle 23
Pairing
The tequila's chocolate and spice notes mirror the mole's complexity, while the agave sweetness bridges the sauce's smoky chiles and the tender, savory chicken.

Chalong Bay
Pairing
Grilled prawns with green mango salad, or a coconut-milk-braised pork belly with palm sugar caramel.

Honey-roasted duck breast with peach chutney
Glencadam
Pairing
The whisky's orchard fruit and honey echo the glaze while its gentle spice complements the rich, savory duck skin.

Braised short ribs with dried cherry reduction
Barrell Craft Spirits
Pairing
The wine-dark fruit and caramel richness of Dovetail mirrors the braising liquid's depth, while the whiskey's oak tannins cut through the marbled fat of the short ribs.

Pan-seared scallops with beurre blanc and chervil
Domaine Huet
Pairing
The wine's honeyed acidity and mineral backbone mirror the richness of the beurre blanc while its citrus freshness lifts the sweet, caramelized scallops.

Grilled quail with cherry mostarda
Domaine de la Côte
Pairing
The wine's sour cherry fruit and iron-like minerality complement the lean, smoky quail while the mostarda echoes the wine's own cherry-spice character.

Grilled shrimp with citrus herb salad
Tinkerman's
Pairing
The gin's grapefruit and herbaceous notes echo the citrus vinaigrette while the juniper's piney edge complements the char on the shrimp.

Kōloa Rum Company
Pairing
Grilled Hawaiian mahi-mahi with pineapple-ginger salsa, or a warm banana bread pudding with salted caramel.

Grilled halloumi with herb salad
Beefeater
Pairing
Charred halloumi cheese served over a bright salad of fresh herbs — mint, dill, parsley — with shaved cucumber and a lemon-olive oil dressing. The cheese's salty char and the herbs' brightness echo the gin's botanical profile.

Smoked brisket with coffee rub
Elijah Craig
Pairing
Slow-smoked beef brisket rubbed with espresso, brown sugar, and black pepper, served with pickled red onion and cornbread. The charred bark of the meat mirrors the bourbon's toasted oak character.

Pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction
Bowmore
Pairing
Duck breast scored and seared to render the fat, served with a tart cherry and balsamic reduction alongside roasted root vegetables. The fruit and fat mirror the whisky's smoke-and-stone-fruit interplay.

Grilled swordfish with caponata
Graci
Pairing
Charcoal-grilled swordfish steaks served with warm Sicilian caponata — eggplant, tomatoes, capers, and pine nuts in a sweet-and-sour sauce. The dish's smoky char and Mediterranean flavors mirror the wine's volcanic minerality.

Mole negro with braised short ribs
El Pandillo
Pairing
Slow-braised beef short ribs in Oaxacan mole negro with its blend of dried chiles, chocolate, and roasted spices. The mole's depth and bittersweet complexity mirror the tequila's coffee and caramel notes.

Pan-roasted lobster with beurre blanc
Domaine Huet
Pairing
Butter-basted lobster tail with a classic beurre blanc sauce finished with fresh tarragon, served alongside blanched asparagus. The wine's honey sweetness and cutting acidity handle the butter's richness while echoing the dish's elegance.

Aged Comté cheese with roasted walnuts
Method and Madness
Pairing
A wedge of 18-month Comté alongside roasted walnuts and honeycomb. The cheese's nutty, caramelized character and the honey's floral sweetness interlock with the whiskey's chestnut-driven palate.

Asparagus risotto with shaved Parmigiano
Cantina Terlan (Terlano)
Pairing
The wine's green, herbal notes and crisp acidity mirror the asparagus while cutting through the richness of the risotto and aged cheese.

El Tesoro
Pairing
Grilled octopus with charred lime, smoked paprika oil, and a chilled cucumber-avocado salad — the tequila's minerality and citrus lift the smoky char while its creamy body echoes the avocado.

Glendalough Distillery
Pairing
Roasted pork loin with apple-cider glaze and caraway-roasted parsnips — the whiskey's virgin-oak spice and orchard fruit mirror the caramelization on the pork while cutting the root vegetables' sweetness.

Smoked brisket with black pepper bark
Wilderness Trail
Pairing
The rye spice and charred oak tones mirror the smoky, peppery crust of slow-smoked brisket, while the butterscotch sweetness balances the rendered fat.

Botran
Pairing
Dark chocolate flan, aged Manchego with quince paste, or a slow-braised mole negro.

Grilled prawns with lemon herb butter
Daffy's
Pairing
The gin's bright citrus and juniper pine notes complement the sweetness of grilled prawns, while the herbal butter echoes the botanical complexity.

Grilled lamb chops with chimichurri
Zuccardi
Pairing
The wine's cedar tannins and dark fruit complement the charred, fatty richness of lamb, while the minty freshness of chimichurri echoes the wine's herbal undertones.

Roast pheasant with chestnut stuffing
Ben Nevis
Pairing
The malty, nutty profile of the whisky complements the gamey richness of pheasant, while the clove spice echoes the warm aromatics of the stuffing.

Anchor Distilling Company
Pairing
Roasted quail with juniper jus and celery root purée, or aged Comté with dark rye and honeycomb.

Tarte flambée with crème fraîche
Domaine Ostertag
Pairing
A classic Alsatian tarte flambée with thin crispy dough, crème fraîche, caramelized onions, and lardons — the wine's richness and acidity cut through the cream while its honeyed character complements the onion sweetness.

Mole negro with chicken
Chamucos
Pairing
Slow-braised chicken thighs in a complex Oaxacan mole negro — the chocolate, chili, and spice in the sauce echo the tequila's dark cocoa, cinnamon, and oak character.

Smoked pulled pork sandwich
Very Old Barton
Pairing
Hickory-smoked pulled pork on a brioche bun with tangy vinegar slaw and pickled jalapeños — the sweetness of the pork mirrors the bourbon's corn character while the vinegar cuts through the charred oak richness.

Dark chocolate tart with fleur de sel
Neisson
Pairing
A rich bittersweet chocolate tart with a buttery crust, topped with a scattering of Guérande fleur de sel — the salt opens up the chocolate's bitterness to meet the rum's cacao and toffee character.

Honey-glazed roasted salmon
Auchroisk
Pairing
Wild salmon fillet roasted with a honey-thyme glaze, served alongside roasted fingerling potatoes and wilted watercress — the honey mirrors the malt while the fish's fatty richness complements the buttery texture.

Hyde Irish Whiskey
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with fig jam and toasted walnut bread, or a slice of dark treacle tart with clotted cream.

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Aalto
Pairing
Thick-cut lamb loin chops grilled over charcoal with fresh rosemary, served alongside roasted root vegetables and a red pepper romesco — the lamb's char and fat match the wine's tannic structure while rosemary echoes its herbal notes.

Braised rabbit with porcini mushrooms
Sottimano
Pairing
Slowly braised rabbit with dried porcini mushrooms, fresh thyme, and soft polenta. The gamey richness of the rabbit complements the wine's structure and earthy undertones, while the porcini echo its forest floor aromatics.

Flammekueche with crème fraîche and lardons
Domaine Marc Tempé
Pairing
Traditional Alsatian tarte flambée with thin-rolled dough, crème fraîche, caramelized onions, and smoked lardons. The wine's acidity cuts through the richness of the cream, while its mineral backbone matches the savory, smoky character of the dish.

Fortaleza
Pairing
Slow-roasted pork carnitas with charred pineapple salsa, warm corn tortillas, and a squeeze of lime — the tequila's honeyed agave and citrus lift the richness while the pepper and mineral notes echo the smoky char.

Dunville's
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with brown bread and heather honey, or seared scallops with brown butter.

Gravlax with mustard-dill sauce
Kyrö
Pairing
Cured salmon gravlax with a sweet mustard and dill sauce on rye crispbread. The gin's rye base echoes the crispbread, while the juniper and herbal botanicals complement the cure spices on the salmon.

Smoked brisket with coffee rub
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Pairing
Slow-smoked brisket with a coffee and brown sugar rub, served alongside pickled red onion and cornbread. The smoke and char on the meat echo the bourbon's charred oak notes, while the coffee rub amplifies the cocoa undertones.

Smoked salmon crostini
Ardmore
Pairing
Lightly smoked salmon on toasted sourdough with crème fraîche and dill. The gentle smoke of the whisky mirrors the fish, while the honey and malt notes complement the richness of the crème fraîche.

Jamaican jerk pork belly
Habitation Velier
Pairing
Slow-roasted jerk pork belly with mango chutney and charred pineapple. The rum's tropical fruit intensity finds a natural partner in the mango, while the jerk spice and char bridge to the spirit's oak, leather, and smoky funk.

Seared scallops with brown butter and hazelnuts
Bunnahabhain
Pairing
The briny sweetness of seared scallops echoes the whisky's maritime salinity, while brown butter and toasted hazelnuts align with its sherry-cask nuttiness. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

Smoked pork belly with sorghum glaze
Maker's Mark
Pairing
The caramelized sorghum glaze mirrors the bourbon's butterscotch while the pork's smoky fat stands up to the charred oak finish. Serve with pickled ramps for acidity.

Braised short ribs with black olive tapenade
Niepoort
Pairing
The rich, slow-cooked beef mirrors the wine's depth and tannin structure, while the olive tapenade's savory brininess plays against the Douro's mineral backbone. Serve with roasted root vegetables.

Smoked trout rillettes
The Botanist
Pairing
The gentle smoke of the trout and the richness of the rillettes match the gin's cask-aged depth, while crème fraîche and fresh dill echo the herbal botanicals. Serve with oatcakes.

Grilled octopus with papas arrugadas
Envínate
Pairing
The Canarian classic of wrinkled salt-crusted potatoes and charred octopus echoes the wine's saline minerality and volcanic terroir. Serve with mojo verde for herbal contrast.

Cascahuín
Pairing
Grilled octopus with smoked paprika, lemon, and Castelvetrano olives — the tequila's salinity and pepper mirror the char while its citrus lifts the richness.

Honey-glazed goat cheese crostini
Waterford
Pairing
The tangy creaminess of Irish goat cheese bridges the whiskey's malt and mineral character, while wildflower honey amplifies the floral notes. Serve on sourdough toast with fresh thyme.

Dark chocolate torte with espresso cream
Foursquare
Pairing
The torte's bittersweet intensity mirrors the rum's cocoa and coffee depth, while espresso cream amplifies the roasted notes. A pinch of Maldon salt on top bridges the rum's oak tannins.

Fuenteseca
Pairing
Grilled octopus with charred lemon, smoked paprika, and green olive tapenade — the brine and char echo the tequila's mineral and savory undertones.

El Dorado
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel, or a hard aged Manchego drizzled with fig preserves.

Smoked venison loin with blackberry reduction
Talisker
Pairing
The gamey richness of smoked venison meets the whisky's maritime peat and dried fruit character, while a blackberry reduction mirrors its dark, honeyed depth.

Jerk-spiced pork belly with grilled pineapple
Barrell Craft Spirits
Pairing
The bourbon's tropical barrel influence and cask-strength richness mirror the caramelized char of jerk-spiced pork belly, while grilled pineapple echoes the apricot brandy cask's fruity sweetness.

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with romesco sauce
Clos Erasmus
Pairing
The wine's mineral intensity and concentrated dark fruit stand up to the lamb's richness, while romesco's roasted peppers and almonds echo the toasted, herbal character of the Priorat terroir.

Gravlax with mustard-dill sauce
Hernö
Pairing
The gin's herbal, piney character and creamy texture complement the delicate cure of the salmon, while the dill in the sauce echoes the botanical profile.

Movia
Pairing
Aged Comté, roasted quail with dried fig, or a whole grilled branzino with saffron aioli.

Seared duck breast with wild honey glaze
Midleton
Pairing
The whiskey's honey richness and clove spice complement the rendered fat of seared duck breast, while a wild honey glaze echoes the native oak's tannic, aromatic grip.

Duck confit with lentils
Domaine du Vissoux
Pairing
The wine's dark cherry fruit and fine tannins complement the richness of duck confit, while its earthy minerality mirrors the earthiness of braised lentils du Puy.

Tarte flambée with Gruyère
Trimbach
Pairing
The wine's bright acidity and mineral core cut through the cream and melted cheese of a classic tarte flambée, while its subtle honeyed depth complements the caramelized onions and smoky lardons.

The Silkie
Pairing
Slow-braised short ribs with dark chocolate mole, or a wedge of aged Cashel Blue with fig preserves.

Manchego with quince paste
Whitley Neill
Pairing
The gin's quince character echoes the classic membrillo pairing, while the juniper and spice cut through the creamy richness of aged Manchego cheese.

Smoked pork chops with apple chutney
Four Roses
Pairing
The bourbon's apple and butterscotch notes harmonize with the sweet-tart chutney, while the rye spice cuts through the richness of the smoked pork.

Dark chocolate torte with candied orange
The Dalmore
Pairing
The whisky's cocoa and orange notes mirror the torte, while the sherry richness complements the bittersweet chocolate and the candied citrus peel garnish.

Chinaco
Pairing
Grilled shrimp aguachile with cucumber and serrano, or fresh ceviche with lime and cilantro.

Jerk chicken with mango salsa
Hampden Estate
Pairing
The rum's tropical fruit and funky ester notes complement the mango salsa, while its roasted depth mirrors the smoky char of jerk seasoning.

Shortcross
Pairing
Roasted quail with thyme and fig jam, or a wedge of aged Coolea cheese with oatcakes and heather honey.

Chalong Bay
Pairing
Green papaya salad (som tam) with dried shrimp, or grilled prawns with a nam jim seafood dipping sauce — the rum's herbal minerality lifts chili heat and echoes the citrus-lemongrass palette of Thai cuisine.

Alsatian tarte flambée with gruyère
Domaine Weinbach
Pairing
The wine's crisp acidity and mineral backbone slice through the richness of crème fraîche and melted gruyère, while the green apple and citrus notes complement the caramelized onions and smoky lardons.

Smoked brisket with coffee rub
1792
Pairing
The charred oak and tobacco in the bourbon mirror the smoke ring on slow-cooked brisket, while the coffee rub's bitterness draws out the bourbon's dark chocolate undertones.

Smoked salmon blinis with dill cream
Arbikie
Pairing
The gin's peppery juniper and citrus cut through the rich, fatty salmon while complementing the herbaceous dill. The ginger warmth echoes the smokiness.

Dark chocolate orange tart
Dalmore
Pairing
The concentrated orange and cocoa in the whisky echo a bittersweet dark chocolate tart topped with candied orange segments and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary jus
Château Sociando-Mallet
Pairing
The wine's cedary structure and blackcurrant fruit complement herb-crusted lamb chops, while the rosemary jus echoes the wine's herbal undertones and the fat from the lamb softens the tannins.

Chamucos
Pairing
Wood-grilled quail with mole amarillo, roasted pumpkin seeds, and charred spring onions.

Crottin de Chavignol with herb salad
Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Pairing
The classic Loire pairing — the flinty acidity of the Pouilly-Fumé slices through the creamy, tangy goat cheese, while the wine's herbal notes mirror a simple salad of chervil, tarragon, and frisée dressed in walnut oil.

Charred octopus with romesco
Talisker
Pairing
The smoky, briny character of the whisky finds its mirror in charred octopus, while the peach and honey notes complement a nutty, piquillo pepper romesco sauce.

Smoked pork belly sliders
Old Grand-Dad
Pairing
The rye spice and charred oak in the bourbon mirror the smokiness of the pork, while the caramel notes complement a tangy mustard-based slaw on top.

Wild mushroom risotto with shaved pecorino
Girolamo Russo
Pairing
The earthy minerality and bright acidity of the Etna Rosso complement the umami depth of wild porcini and chanterelle mushrooms, while the cherry fruit cuts through the richness of the rice and aged pecorino.

Avuá
Pairing
Grilled churrasco-style picanha with chimichurri, or a slice of warm cinnamon-dusted pineapple upside-down cake.

Dunville's
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with fig jam, or a slice of dense date and walnut cake.

Grilled sardines with lemon
Hayman's
Pairing
The piney juniper and bright citrus of the gin cut through the rich oiliness of grilled sardines, while the cassia bark warmth complements a squeeze of charred lemon and a scattering of sea salt.

Tapatío
Pairing
Grilled quail with mole amarillo, or a dark chocolate tart with sea salt and orange zest.

Soda bread with cultured butter
Waterford
Pairing
Warm soda bread served with cultured Irish butter and a drizzle of wildflower honey — the malty, earthy whiskey finds its natural companion in the bread's wheaty crumb.

Braised lamb shoulder with herbs de Provence
Domaine de la Mordorée
Pairing
Slow-braised lamb shoulder rubbed with herbes de Provence, served over creamy white beans with roasted garlic — the wine's structure and garrigue aromatics find a natural counterpart in the lamb.

Grilled corn with cotija and lime
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
Elote-style grilled corn rubbed with chili-lime butter and crumbled cotija cheese — the corn sweetness and mineral salt echo the tequila's agave and earthy notes.

Oysters with mignonette
Domaine Vincent Dauvissat
Pairing
A dozen freshly shucked Gillardeau oysters served with a classic shallot-vinegar mignonette — the wine's saline minerality and bright acidity make it a textbook oyster pairing.

Smoked beef short ribs
Calumet Farm
Pairing
Smoked beef short ribs with a coffee-ancho chile rub, served alongside roasted sweet potatoes and pickled red onion — the char and sweetness mirror the bourbon's oak-driven profile.

Smoked salmon blini
Rock Rose
Pairing
Small buckwheat blini topped with cold-smoked Scottish salmon, crème fraîche, and fresh dill — the gin's juniper and pepper complement the salmon's salinity and smoke.

Aged Comté with honeycomb
Tullibardine
Pairing
A wedge of 24-month aged Comté cheese served with fresh honeycomb and toasted walnuts — the nutty sweetness of the cheese parallels the whisky's dried fruit and honey notes.

Jamaican jerk chicken
Habitation Velier
Pairing
Charcoal-grilled jerk chicken with scotch bonnet pepper, allspice, and thyme, served with fried plantains — the rum's tropical funk and spice stand up to the dish's fire and sweetness.

Smoked brisket with coffee rub
Stellum
Pairing
The bourbon's charred oak and brown spice notes dovetail with the smoky bark and coffee crust of slow-smoked brisket, while its caramel sweetness tempers the meat's richness.

Tajarin with butter and sage
Giacomo Conterno
Pairing
The wine's bright cherry acidity and gentle oak spice cut through the richness of hand-rolled Piedmontese egg pasta dressed in browned butter and crispy sage leaves.

Dunville's
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with fig jam and toasted walnut bread, or a slice of dense date-and-almond cake.

Dark chocolate and fig tart
Tamdhu
Pairing
The whisky's dried fruit and cocoa notes create a mirror image with a bittersweet chocolate and fig filling, while its honeyed malt tempers the tart's richness.

Fuenteseca
Pairing
Aged Manchego with quince paste, or a square of 85% dark chocolate alongside toasted marcona almonds.

Duck liver pâté with cornichons
Sipsmith
Pairing
The gin's tart berry fruit and almond undertone complement the richness of duck liver pâté, while its acidity mirrors the snap of cornichons.

Barbancourt
Pairing
Grilled pork loin with a brown-sugar and lime glaze, or a slice of aged Manchego drizzled with honey.

Radikon
Pairing
Aged Montasio, prosciutto di San Daniele, roasted chicken with saffron, or lentil and farro stews. Its tannic grip also handles grilled mushrooms and miso-glazed fish beautifully.

Smoked pork belly with apple chutney
Belle Meade
Pairing
The bourbon's charred oak and butterscotch find a natural companion in caramelized pork belly, while the apple chutney echoes the whiskey's red apple brightness and cuts through the richness.

Oysters with mignonette
East London Liquor Company
Pairing
The gin's briny-clean pine character and citrus brightness cut through the oyster's salinity, while the peppery finish echoes the shallot bite in the mignonette.

ArteNOM
Pairing
Aguachile verde with wild shrimp, cucumber, serrano, and lime — the dish's clean heat and herbaceous brightness mirror the tequila's concealed complexity.

Seared scallops with beurre blanc
Domaine de la Mordorée
Pairing
The wine's creamy texture and almond notes complement the scallop's sweetness, while the citrus acidity and mineral finish cut through the butter sauce, creating a conversation between richness and precision.

Braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence
Domaine de la Bouïssière
Pairing
The wine's garrigue-inflected dark fruit and savory tannins dovetail with slow-braised lamb, where the herbes de Provence seasoning echoes the aromatic scrubland that surrounds the vineyard.

Dark chocolate tart with sea salt and candied orange
Rhum J.M
Pairing
The rum's chocolate and orange peel notes mirror the tart's flavors directly, while the agricole character and oak tannins cut through the richness of the ganache. The sea salt heightens everything.

Lemon-thyme roasted chicken
Mannochmore
Pairing
The whisky's delicate floral and honey notes pair beautifully with herb-roasted chicken, where the peach undertones complement the lemon's brightness and the malt echoes the golden skin.

Dunville's
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with fig paste, or a slice of sticky toffee pudding with lightly salted crème fraîche.

Tarte flambée with crème fraîche and gruyère
Domaine Weinbach
Pairing
The wine's citrus brightness and mineral backbone cut through the richness of a traditional Alsatian tarte flambée, while its subtle creaminess complements the crème fraîche and melted cheese. Add thinly sliced onions for sweetness.

Dark chocolate torte with espresso cream
Habitation Velier
Pairing
The rum's chocolate, coffee, and tropical fruit notes find natural harmony with a dense dark chocolate torte topped with espresso-whipped cream. The high proof cuts through the dessert's richness cleanly.

Aged Comté cheese with fig preserves
Waterford
Pairing
The nutty, crystalline texture of aged Comté mirrors the whiskey's almond and dried fruit character, while the sweetness of fig preserves echoes the honey notes. Serve with walnut bread for added depth.

Honey-glazed salmon with dill
Benromach
Pairing
The whisky's honeyed sweetness and grassy freshness complement the rich fattiness of salmon while the clove spice echoes the herbaceous dill. A squeeze of lemon ties the pairing together.

Smoked pork belly burnt ends
Old Forester
Pairing
The caramelized bark on smoked pork belly burnt ends mirrors the bourbon's charred oak and butterscotch, while the meat's fat content tempers the tannic grip. Serve with a mustard-vinegar slaw for acidity.

Ceviche de camarón
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
Shrimp ceviche with lime, serrano chile, and cucumber mirrors the tequila's citrus brightness and mineral backbone. The raw freshness of the dish keeps pace with the blanco's clean finish.

Smoked trout rillettes
Thomas Dakin
Pairing
The gin's juniper backbone and peppery finish cut through the richness of smoked trout rillettes, while the citrus notes complement the traditional caper and cornichon accompaniments.

Wild boar ragù over pappardelle
Marchesi Antinori
Pairing
The wine's bright acidity and cherry fruit cut through the rich, slow-cooked boar ragù while its tannic structure matches the hearty pappardelle. Finish with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Boatyard Distillery
Pairing
Pan-seared trout with brown butter, capers, and dill — the gin's piney juniper and bog myrtle mirror the freshwater fish and herbal butter beautifully.

Smoked pork belly with bourbon glaze
Wilderness Trail
Pairing
The fatty richness of smoked pork belly finds a perfect foil in the rye spice and charred oak, while the bourbon glaze bridges the sweet caramel notes in the whiskey.

Mole negro with braised short ribs
El Tesoro
Pairing
The dark chocolate and tobacco in the tequila dovetail with the complex spice blend of mole negro, while the braised meat's richness matches the spirit's weight and butterscotch sweetness.

Pasta alla Norma
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Pairing
The classic Sicilian dish of fried eggplant with tomato sauce and ricotta salata echoes the wine's savory-sweet tension, with the smoky eggplant complementing the volcanic mineral character.

Fresh oysters on the half shell
Domaine de la Pépière
Pairing
The wine's briny minerality and sharp acidity mirror the oyster's salinity, while the green apple freshness and lees-derived creaminess complement the shellfish's texture without competing.

Old Pulteney
Pairing
Seared duck breast with a fig and port reduction, or aged Manchego drizzled with orange-blossom honey.

Damoiseau
Pairing
Grilled pork loin with a rum-and-brown-sugar glaze, or a wedge of aged Comté with candied walnuts.

Seared scallops with pea purée
Waterford
Pairing
The sweet, briny scallops meet the whiskey's green herbaceousness and honey notes, while the pea purée echoes the grassy terroir character.

Smoked pork belly with apple chutney
Bulleit
Pairing
The bourbon's rye spice and oak tannins stand up to the richness of smoke-rendered pork belly, while the apple chutney echoes the whiskey's dried fruit notes.

Jerk chicken with mango salsa
Hampden Estate
Pairing
The rum's tropical fruit and funky depth parallel the jerk spice's complexity, while the mango salsa bridges the spirit's fruit-forward ester character.

Pan-seared Dover sole with brown butter and capers
Trimbach
Pairing
The wine's bracing acidity and mineral backbone cut through the brown butter's richness, while its citrus precision complements the capers' briny tang.

Smoked salmon with dill crème fraîche
Tyrconnell
Pairing
The whiskey's buttery malt and honey sweetness complement the richness of smoked salmon, while its grassy freshness parallels the dill's herbal brightness.

Mole negro with slow-braised short ribs
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
The tequila's chocolate and cinnamon notes find a natural counterpart in mole negro's complex spice blend, while the agave sweetness cuts through the richness of braised beef.

Dark chocolate torte with candied orange
Benriach
Pairing
The whisky's cocoa and dried fruit richness mirrors the torte's bittersweet intensity, while candied orange picks up on the spirit's subtle citrus undercurrent.

Grilled lamb merguez with tabbouleh
Domaine de la Mordorée
Pairing
The wine's spiced berry fruit and herbal notes echo the merguez's warm spice profile, while its acidity cuts through the lamb fat and complements the fresh herbs in tabbouleh.

Gravlax with mustard-dill sauce
Wolfburn
Pairing
The gin's pine-driven juniper and citrus brightness cut through the cured salmon's richness, while the peppery finish complements the mustard's heat.

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine de la Mordorée
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted root vegetables, olive tapenade, and a red wine reduction.

Ceviche of sea bass
Tanqueray
Pairing
Ceviche of sea bass with grapefruit segments, jalapeño, cilantro, and thinly sliced radish.

Egan's
Pairing
Roast pheasant with apple-and-thyme stuffing, or a wedge of aged Coolea cheese with toasted walnut bread.

Honey-glazed duck breast
Clynelish
Pairing
Honey-glazed duck breast with roasted stone fruit, fennel, and a light jus scented with star anise.

Mole negro with braised short ribs
Arette
Pairing
Mole negro with slow-braised beef short ribs, served over saffron rice with a garnish of toasted sesame seeds.

Goat cheese and walnut tartine
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Pairing
Warm goat cheese and walnut tartine on sourdough with honey drizzle and fresh arugula.

Dark chocolate truffles
Ron del Barrilito
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles with sea salt and a dusting of espresso powder, served alongside aged Manchego cheese.

Pecan-crusted pork chops
Penelope Bourbon
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork chops with a brown butter and apple cider reduction, served alongside roasted sweet potatoes.

La Gritona
Pairing
Grilled branzino with salsa verde, charred spring onions, and a squeeze of lime — the fish's clean minerality mirrors the tequila's saline finish.

Charcuterie board with country pâté
Domaine Marcel Lapierre
Pairing
The wine's bright acidity and light tannins cut through the richness of rustic country pâté, saucisson sec, and cornichons on a simple board.

Dark chocolate torte with sea salt
Foursquare
Pairing
The rum's chocolate and toffee depth meets its match in a rich dark chocolate torte finished with flaky sea salt and a drizzle of aged balsamic.

Smoked trout rillettes
Waterford
Pairing
The whiskey's minerality and barley-forward profile pairs naturally with smoked trout rillettes served on toasted sourdough with crème fraîche and chives.

Oysters on the half shell
Fifty Pounds
Pairing
The gin's clean minerality and juniper bite complement briny oysters with a squeeze of lemon and a mignonette of shallot and champagne vinegar.

Moules marinières
Domaine de la Pépière
Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and citrus acidity make it the definitive pairing for mussels steamed in white wine, shallots, and parsley — the classic match from the Loire estuary.

Seared duck breast with apricot chutney
Auchentoshan
Pairing
The whisky's dried fruit and hazelnut profile complements the richness of duck breast, while the apricot chutney mirrors its marmalade notes.

Honey-glazed pork belly
Rabbit Hole
Pairing
The bourbon's butterscotch and wheat softness pairs beautifully with caramelized pork belly glazed with clover honey and served alongside pickled mustard seeds.

Gravlax with mustard-dill sauce
Hernö
Pairing
The gin's juniper and herbal brightness cuts through the rich, cured salmon, while the mustard-dill sauce echoes the gin's botanical complexity. Serve on dark rye bread.

Mole negro with braised chicken
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
The deep, layered spice of mole negro — chocolate, dried chiles, cinnamon — finds natural harmony with the añejo's oak and baking spice, while the braised chicken's richness matches the tequila's body.

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Château Pontet-Canet
Pairing
The lamb's rosemary and thyme crust echoes the wine's herbal and cedar notes, while the richness of the meat matches Pauillac's structure. Serve with a red currant jus to bridge the blackcurrant fruit.

Roasted lobster with drawn butter
Domaine Albert Boxler
Pairing
The wine's honeyed richness and citrus acidity complement the sweet, briny lobster meat, while drawn butter amplifies the toasted, nutty character. A squeeze of lemon ties everything together.

Smoked pork belly sliders
Old Forester
Pairing
The caramelized fat of smoked pork belly mirrors the bourbon's butterscotch and charred oak notes, while a tangy apple slaw bridges the whiskey's red apple brightness.

Dark chocolate torte with candied orange
GlenAllachie
Pairing
The torte's bittersweet chocolate and candied citrus amplify the whisky's cocoa and orange peel notes, while the sherry-cask sweetness bridges dessert and dram.

Espresso crème brûlée
El Dorado
Pairing
The custard's caramelized sugar crust mirrors the rum's toffee notes, while espresso in the base matches the coffee and chocolate character. The rum's dried fruit complexity provides the counterpoint the dessert needs.

Grilled peach and burrata salad
Limavady
Pairing
The charred sweetness of grilled peaches echoes the whiskey's peach and honey notes, while burrata's cream mirrors the buttery mouthfeel. A drizzle of aged balsamic adds the right tannic contrast.

Smoked pork belly with sorghum glaze
Yellowstone
Pairing
The caramelized sorghum glaze mirrors the bourbon's butterscotch, while the smoky pork fat complements the charred oak and leather notes.

Grilled nopal cactus with queso fresco
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
The earthy, vegetal quality of grilled cactus complements the tequila's mineral and herbal notes, while the mild, creamy cheese tempers the citrus and pepper.

Karukera
Pairing
Grilled pineapple with brown butter and vanilla, or a wedge of aged Comté with toasted walnuts and fig jam.

Fresh oysters with mignonette
Waterford
Pairing
The whiskey's minerality and grassy freshness complement the briny, mineral character of raw oysters, while the honey and peach notes balance the sharpness of the mignonette.

Pan-seared langoustines with brown butter
Kilkerran
Pairing
The briny sweetness of langoustines meets the whisky's maritime character, while brown butter mirrors the buttery, honeyed malt notes.

Smoked mackerel on soda bread
Beara
Pairing
The gin's maritime salinity and juniper pine match the oily richness and smoke of the mackerel, while the soda bread provides a neutral, wheaty base.

Braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence
Domaine Marcel Richaud
Pairing
The slow-braised lamb's richness and herbal crust mirror the wine's gamey undertone and garrigue character, while the fruit concentration stands up to the meat's depth.

Crottin de Chavignol with walnuts
Domaine Gérard Boulay
Pairing
The classic local pairing — the tangy, slightly chalky goat cheese from Chavignol echoes the wine's mineral drive, while walnuts add a textural contrast and gentle richness.

Herbed goat cheese crostini
Cotswolds
Pairing
Crostini topped with whipped goat cheese, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of wildflower honey. The herbal and floral notes of the cheese echo the gin's lavender and juniper.

The Whistler
Pairing
Aged pecorino with fig mostarda, or a slice of Sicilian cassata — anything where dried fruit and nut meet salted dairy.

Mole negro chicken
Espolòn
Pairing
Braised chicken thigh in mole negro with toasted sesame seeds and warm tortillas. The mole's chocolate and chili complexity mirrors the tequila's dark chocolate and pepper notes.

Smoked pork belly bites
Kentucky Owl
Pairing
Smoked pork belly bites with a maple-mustard glaze, served alongside pickled red onion. The sweet fat echoes the bourbon's butterscotch while the tang cuts through richness.

Savanna
Pairing
Grilled pineapple with black pepper and dark chocolate ganache, or a slice of dense flourless espresso torte.

Roasted halibut with beurre blanc
Domaine Valette
Pairing
Pan-roasted halibut with a classic beurre blanc sauce, served alongside haricots verts and crushed fingerling potatoes. The wine's buttery richness meets the sauce's unctuousness, while its acidity cuts through the fat.

Smoked salmon rillettes
Ardmore
Pairing
Smoked salmon rillettes with crème fraîche on oatcakes. The salmon's smoke mirrors the whisky's peat while the cream tempers the honey sweetness.

Grilled lamb chops with romesco
Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops served with smoky romesco sauce and roasted piquillo peppers. The lamb's char and fat mirror the wine's gamey notes and tannin structure, while romesco bridges the cherry fruit.

Seared scallops with lemon butter and samphire
Tobermory
Pairing
The gin's lemon brightness and floral juniper character echo the sea-salty samphire, while its peppery finish cuts through the rich butter sauce surrounding the sweet, caramelized scallops.

Oaxacan mole negro over slow-braised short rib
Cascahuin
Pairing
The dark chocolate and cinnamon in both the tequila and the mole create a deep resonance, while the agave's sweetness lifts the chili-forward sauce and the rich, falling-apart beef.

Smoked duck breast with cherry glaze
Minor Case
Pairing
The rye spice and dried cherry notes in the whiskey mirror the smoke and fruit on the duck, while the sherry-cask sweetness tames the richness of the rendered fat.

Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence
Domaine Hauvette
Pairing
The garrigue character in the wine — rosemary, thyme, lavender — mirrors the herb crust on the lamb, while the blackcurrant fruit and fine tannins cut through the charred richness of the meat.

Choucroute garnie
Domaine Schoffit
Pairing
The wine's bracing acidity and citrus brightness cut through the rich pork and sauerkraut, while the subtle honey notes complement the dish's gentle sweetness from the braised cabbage.

Honey-glazed roasted pear with gorgonzola
Glen Grant
Pairing
The peach and honey notes in the whisky complement the caramelized pear while the buttery texture stands up to the bold, creamy cheese.

Hyde Irish Whiskey
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with oatcakes and a spoon of stout-fig chutney; or a dark-chocolate torte with candied orange.

Dark chocolate truffles with espresso ganache
Dictador
Pairing
The rum's coffee and chocolate notes find a direct echo in the ganache, while the toffee sweetness and coconut undertones complement the bittersweet dark chocolate shell.

Roast quail with cherry jus
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Pairing
Simply roasted quail served with a tart cherry reduction, wilted greens, and a scatter of toasted hazelnuts, where the delicate game bird matches the wine's silky texture and the cherry jus echoes its core fruit.

Mole negro with braised short ribs
Siete Leguas
Pairing
Slow-braised short ribs in a complex mole negro sauce — with its notes of chocolate, dried chiles, and warm spices — creates a dialogue with the tequila's dark chocolate and tobacco character while the meat's richness matches its silky body.

Smoked trout with honey-mustard dressing
Waterford
Pairing
Lightly smoked trout on a bed of watercress with a honey-mustard vinaigrette bridges the whiskey's honeyed sweetness and grassy undertones, while the smoke echoes the subtle oak char.

Moules-frites with garlic aioli
Copperhead
Pairing
Classic Belgian steamed mussels in white wine broth with crispy frites and a garlic aioli, where the briny shellfish highlights the gin's angelica earthiness and the aioli bridges its coriander notes.

Dark chocolate and sea salt bark
Glen Scotia
Pairing
A slab of 72% dark chocolate bark studded with Maldon sea salt and toasted hazelnuts mirrors the whisky's cocoa depth while its salt crystals echo Campbeltown's maritime character.

Griot (Haitian fried pork)
Clairin
Pairing
Crispy Haitian griot — marinated, braised, then fried pork shoulder served with pikliz (spicy pickled cabbage) — matches the rum's funky depth and tropical brightness while the heat of the pikliz plays against its subtle sweetness.

Brown butter pecan tart
Wilderness Trail
Pairing
A warm brown butter pecan tart with a pinch of flaky sea salt mirrors the bourbon's butterscotch and nut character while the pastry crust echoes its toasted wheat notes.

Choucroute garnie with smoked pork
Domaine Albert Boxler
Pairing
Traditional Alsatian choucroute garnie — fermented cabbage with smoked pork belly, Strasbourg sausages, and juniper berries — where the wine's acid cuts through the richness and its mineral backbone stands up to the smoky, tangy flavors.

Grilled octopus with salsa verde
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
The charred, tender octopus echoes the spirit's smoke, while the bright, herbaceous salsa verde complements the tequila's green vegetal notes and citrus brightness.

Thai green curry mussels
Ableforth's
Pairing
The brininess of the mussels pairs with the gin's resinous juniper, while the lemongrass and galangal in the curry echo the cassia bark and citrus peel botanicals.

Herbed lamb shoulder with roasted root vegetables
Clos des Fées
Pairing
The slow-roasted lamb's gamey richness complements the wine's garrigue character, while caramelized root vegetables echo the dark fruit sweetness and the cedar-tinged tannins cut through the fat.

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and sea salt
Talisker
Pairing
The smoky char of the lamb meets the whisky's peat, while the herb crust echoes the dried fruit sweetness and the sea salt amplifies Talisker's signature brine.

Jerk pork belly with mango chutney
Hampden Estate
Pairing
The smoky, spiced bark of the jerk pork belly meets the rum's funky intensity, while the sweet-tart mango chutney mirrors the tropical fruit esters and balances the richness.

Grilled branzino with fennel and preserved lemon
Domaine Comte Abbatucci
Pairing
The flaky, delicate fish mirrors the wine's texture, while the anise of the fennel and the bright acidity of preserved lemon echo the herbal and citrus notes, with the wine's salinity tying everything to the sea.

Baked Brie with honeycomb and toasted almonds
Teeling
Pairing
The creamy, warm Brie mirrors the whiskey's silky texture, while the honeycomb amplifies floral sweetness and the toasted almonds echo the nutty undercurrent.

Stellum Spirits
Pairing
Smoked beef short rib with cherry-chipotle glaze and grilled stone fruit.

Honey-glazed roasted chicken
Bushmills
Pairing
Honey-glazed roasted chicken with roasted root vegetables

Grilled branzino
Clos Cibonne
Pairing
Grilled branzino with fennel and lemon

Grilled lamb chops
Domaine Rimbert
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence and ratatouille

Seared scallops
Talisker
Pairing
Seared scallops with black pudding and a smoked paprika vinaigrette

Grilled Dover sole
Salcombe Distilling Co.
Pairing
Grilled Dover sole with caper butter

Aged Gouda
Mount Gay
Pairing
Aged Gouda with quince paste, or a flourless dark chocolate torte with candied orange.

Ceviche
Herradura
Pairing
Ceviche with mango and serrano chile

Smoked pork shoulder
Elijah Craig
Pairing
Smoked pork shoulder with a brown sugar glaze

Coconut-crusted prawns
Plantation
Pairing
Coconut-crusted prawns with chili-lime dip

Smoked pork belly
New Riff
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with apple chutney

Roasted duck breast
Tomatin
Pairing
Roasted duck breast with fig glaze

Smoked salmon on brown bread
Glendalough
Pairing
Smoked salmon on brown bread with dill cream

Ceviche
Gran Centenario
Pairing
Ceviche with mango and serrano chile

Roasted guinea fowl
Domaine Roulot
Pairing
Roasted guinea fowl with wild mushrooms


Fresh chèvre
Domaine de la Garrelière
Pairing
Fresh chèvre with garden herbs and radishes

Smoked duck breast
Ardmore
Pairing
Smoked duck breast with cherry compote

Crispy salt and pepper squid
Four Pillars
Pairing
Crispy salt and pepper squid with lime aioli

Grilled lamb chops
Château Peyrassol
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence

Grilled pork belly
Mount Gay
Pairing
Grilled pork belly with a brown sugar and chili glaze, or a slice of dark chocolate flourless cake with sea salt.

Dark chocolate torte
Dingle
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with sea salt

Tarte flambée
Domaine Josmeyer
Pairing
Tarte flambée with crème fraîche and chives

Smoked pork belly sliders
Wilderness Trail
Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with pickled red onion

Ceviche de pescado
Fuenteseca
Pairing
Ceviche de pescado with tostadas

Ceviche
ArteNOM
Pairing
Ceviche with mango, habanero, and fresh lime

Grilled octopus
Vulcão
Pairing
Grilled octopus with smoked paprika, olive oil, and lemon — or a simple plate of Manchego with sea salt almonds.

Dark chocolate truffles
Kilchoman
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles with smoked sea salt

Cedar-plank grilled salmon
Jefferson's
Pairing
Cedar-plank grilled salmon with a brown sugar and black pepper glaze, or a wedge of aged gouda with dark chocolate.

Arancini
Planeta
Pairing
Arancini with ragù and fresh mozzarella

Beef and stout pie
Jameson
Pairing
Beef and stout pie with flaky pastry crust

Munster cheese
Trimbach
Pairing
Munster cheese with cumin bread and cornichons

Roasted quail
Beefeater
Pairing
Roasted quail with honey-glazed parsnips, or a wedge of aged Comté with quince paste.

Fresh oysters on the half shell
Domaine de la Quilla
Pairing
Fresh oysters on the half shell with mignonette

Charcuterie board
Clos de la Roilette
Pairing
Charcuterie board with saucisson sec and cornichons

Chicken tinga tacos
Pueblo Viejo
Pairing
Chicken tinga tacos with pickled red onion

Peach cobbler
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Pairing
Peach cobbler with brown butter crumble

Seared duck breast
Kilbeggan
Pairing
Seared duck breast with black pepper and cherry jus

Dark chocolate torte
Foursquare
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with espresso cream

Grilled shrimp
Leopold Bros.
Pairing
Grilled shrimp with herb butter and lemon

Honey-glazed salmon
Glen Moray
Pairing
Honey-glazed salmon with roasted root vegetables

Dark chocolate torte
The Balvenie
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with sea salt

Herb-crusted goat cheese
Capreolus Distillery
Pairing
Herb-crusted goat cheese with roasted beets

Grilled pineapple
Père Labat
Pairing
Grilled pineapple with chili-lime salt

Smoked brisket
Barrell Craft Spirits
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a black pepper bark

Duck breast
Domaine Weinbach
Pairing
Duck breast with cherry reduction and roasted root vegetables

Aged Manchego
The Sexton
Pairing
Aged Manchego with quince paste, dark chocolate truffles, or a slice of fig and almond tart.

Mole negro over braised short ribs, or dark chocolate tart
Don Julio
Pairing
Mole negro over braised short ribs, or dark chocolate tart with sea salt and a dollop of crème fraîche.

Grilled halibut
Domaine de la Cadette
Pairing
Grilled halibut with lemon-caper butter and summer squash

Carnitas tacos
Pueblo Viejo
Pairing
Carnitas tacos with pickled red onion

Dark chocolate torte
Hinch
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with salted caramel

Roasted duck breast
AnCnoc
Pairing
Roasted duck breast with stone-fruit chutney

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine Hauvette
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted root vegetables

Fresh oysters
Zárate
Pairing
Fresh oysters with mignonette or grilled white fish with lemon

Smoked brisket
W.L. Weller
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a coffee-chili bark

Grilled jerk chicken
Clairin
Pairing
Grilled jerk chicken with mango salsa

Seared scallops
Scapegrace
Pairing
Seared scallops with grapefruit beurre blanc

Jerk chicken
Barbancourt
Pairing
Jerk chicken with mango chutney


Street-style fish tacos
Pueblo Viejo
Pairing
Street-style fish tacos with pickled onion and crema

Aged farmhouse cheddar
Waterford
Pairing
Aged farmhouse cheddar with honeycomb

Fried zucchini blossoms stuffed
Ciro Picariello
Pairing
Fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta

Smoked salmon
Benromach
Pairing
Smoked salmon with dill crème fraîche

Smoked brisket
Knob Creek
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a black pepper bark

Handmade tajarin pasta
Trediberri
Pairing
Handmade tajarin pasta with white truffle butter

Aged Comté cheese
Glen Elgin
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb

Banana bread
Tullamore D.E.W.
Pairing
Banana bread with dark chocolate chips

Jerk chicken
Transcontinental Rum Line
Pairing
Jerk chicken with mango chutney

Smoked pork belly
Barrell Craft Spirits
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with apple cider glaze

Aguachile of wild shrimp
El Tequileño
Pairing
Aguachile of wild shrimp with serrano, lime, and cucumber — the tequila's mineral brightness and pepper bite mirror the dish without overwhelming it.

Grilled branzino
Inama
Pairing
Grilled branzino with lemon, capers, and olive oil


Braised lamb shank
Cantine di Marzo
Pairing
Braised lamb shank with rosemary and root vegetables

Burrata
Whitley Neill
Pairing
Burrata with blood orange segments and Calabrian chili oil

Aged Cashel Blue cheese
Clonakilty
Pairing
Aged Cashel Blue cheese with water crackers and honeycomb

Hand-rolled tajarin pasta
G.D. Vajra
Pairing
Hand-rolled tajarin pasta with butter and white truffle

Alsatian tarte flambée
Domaine Weinbach
Pairing
Alsatian tarte flambée with crème fraîche and shaved Gruyère

Smoked salmon rillettes
Glen Scotia
Pairing
Smoked salmon rillettes with oatcakes

Brown butter pecan pie
Maker's Mark
Pairing
Brown butter pecan pie with flaky sea salt

Grilled pork tacos al pastor
Gran Centenario
Pairing
Grilled pork tacos al pastor with charred pineapple

Dark chocolate truffles
Rhum Clément
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles with espresso and sea salt

Braised lamb shoulder
Domaine du Coulet
Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and roasted root vegetables

Aguachile verde
LALO
Pairing
Aguachile verde with sweet shrimp, cucumber, and serrano — the tequila's mineral citrus brightens the chile heat while echoing the dish's herbal lift.

Chilled crab salad
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Pairing
Chilled crab salad with lemon vinaigrette and fresh herbs

Dark chocolate torte
Glenfarclas
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with salted caramel

Smoked brisket
Redemption
Pairing
Smoked brisket with black pepper bark

Aged Comté cheese
Waterford
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb

Smoked salmon blini
Gin Lane 1751
Pairing
Smoked salmon blini with crème fraîche

Jerk chicken
Hampden Estate
Pairing
Jerk chicken with grilled pineapple

Smoked salmon
Caol Ila
Pairing
Smoked salmon with crème fraîche and dill

Grilled jerk chicken
Clairin
Pairing
Grilled jerk chicken with mango chutney

Spicy Thai green curry
Dönnhoff
Pairing
Spicy Thai green curry with lemongrass and basil

Smoked brisket
Kentucky Owl
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a cherry-chipotle glaze

Dark chocolate torte
Knappogue Castle
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with hazelnut praline

Grilled swordfish
Passopisciaro
Pairing
Grilled swordfish with capers, olives, and cherry tomatoes

Grilled shrimp tacos
Calle 23
Pairing
Grilled shrimp tacos with mango-habanero salsa

Pan-seared Orkney scallops
Kirkjuvagr
Pairing
Pan-seared Orkney scallops with brown butter and capers, or smoked mackerel on rye with crème fraîche and dill.

Fresh Crottin de Chavignol
Domaine Fournier
Pairing
Fresh Crottin de Chavignol with crusty bread and radishes

Warm brioche
Bushmills
Pairing
Warm brioche with honeycomb and a wedge of aged Coolea cheese; or roasted figs wrapped in prosciutto.

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine de la Mordorée
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with ratatouille


Cucumber and smoked trout canapés
Bombay Sapphire
Pairing
Cucumber and smoked trout canapés

Grilled shrimp tacos
Don Pilar
Pairing
Grilled shrimp tacos with mango-habanero salsa

Honey-glazed roasted salmon
Benriach
Pairing
Honey-glazed roasted salmon with dill

Texas-style smoked brisket
Ironroot Republic
Pairing
Texas-style smoked brisket with a black pepper bark


Tajarin pasta
Cascina degli Ulivi
Pairing
Tajarin pasta with brown butter and sage, rabbit cacciatore, or aged Robiola di Roccaverano with crusty country bread.

Oak-smoked salmon
Springbank
Pairing
Oak-smoked salmon with capers and brown bread


Fresh goat cheese
Domaine des Roches Neuves
Pairing
Fresh goat cheese with toasted walnuts and frisée

Smoked mackerel pâté on oatcakes
Connemara
Pairing
Smoked mackerel pâté on oatcakes

Jerk chicken
Hampden Estate
Pairing
Jerk chicken with mango chutney



Honey-glazed duck breast
Spot Whiskey
Pairing
Honey-glazed duck breast with roasted stone fruit

Dark chocolate torte
Glengoyne
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel

Flammekueche
Kuentz-Bas
Pairing
Flammekueche with crème fraîche, lardon, and caramelized onions

Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin
Michter's
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin with a brown butter and sage pan sauce

Espresso-rubbed beef short ribs
Ron Zacapa
Pairing
Espresso-rubbed beef short ribs with dark chocolate mole

Smoked salmon blinis
Jensen's
Pairing
Smoked salmon blinis with crème fraîche and dill

Wood-fired lamb chops
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Pairing
Wood-fired lamb chops with rosemary and roasted cherry tomatoes

Smoked beef short ribs
1792
Pairing
Smoked beef short ribs with a coffee-ancho rub

Goat cheese tart
Château de Villeneuve
Pairing
Goat cheese tart with fresh herbs and shaved fennel

Roasted quail
Domaine de la Côte
Pairing
Roasted quail with wild mushroom risotto

Jerk chicken
The Real McCoy
Pairing
Jerk chicken with coconut rice and peas


Grilled shrimp tacos
Arette
Pairing
Grilled shrimp tacos with mango-habanero salsa

Honey-glazed roast duck
Arran
Pairing
Honey-glazed roast duck with stone fruit chutney

Smoked trout
Waterford
Pairing
Smoked trout with dill crème fraîche and brown bread

Dark chocolate truffles
Benromach
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles with smoked sea salt


Grilled lamb chops
Château Pibran
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and roasted garlic


Aged Comté cheese
Jameson
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb and walnuts

Goat cheese salad
Héritiers du Comte Lafon
Pairing
Goat cheese salad with roasted hazelnuts and shaved fennel

Ceviche verde
Fuenteseca
Pairing
Ceviche verde with tomatillo and avocado

Smoked pork belly sliders
Four Roses
Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with apple slaw


Jerk chicken
Plantation
Pairing
Jerk chicken with mango chutney


Smoked trout
Inchgower
Pairing
Smoked trout with crème fraîche and dill

Smoked pork belly
Pinhook
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a bourbon-molasses glaze

Roast pork loin
Hinch
Pairing
Roast pork loin with apple-mustard glaze, or a wedge of aged Coolea cheese with oatcakes and honey.

Wiener Schnitzel
Bründlmayer
Pairing
Wiener Schnitzel with lingonberry preserves and a lemon wedge

Wood-fired pizza Margherita
Luciano Sandrone
Pairing
Wood-fired pizza Margherita with fresh basil

Oysters on the half shell
Tanqueray
Pairing
Oysters on the half shell with mignonette

Smoked salmon
Waterford
Pairing
Smoked salmon with dill cream and brown soda bread

Fresh chèvre
Domaine Vacheron
Pairing
Fresh chèvre with walnut and frisée salad

Jerk chicken
Hampden Estate
Pairing
Jerk chicken with pineapple chutney

Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin
Larceny
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin with a bourbon glaze

Seared duck breast
Talisker
Pairing
Seared duck breast with cherry reduction and smoked salt

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Château Canon
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted root vegetables



Oysters on the half shell
New York Distilling Company
Pairing
Oysters on the half shell with mignonette

Fresh goat cheese
Domaine François Chidaine
Pairing
Fresh goat cheese with herbs, or grilled white asparagus with hollandaise

Honey-glazed salmon
Glencadam
Pairing
Honey-glazed salmon with roasted fennel

Coq au vin or charcuterie board
Domaine Jean Foillard
Pairing
Coq au vin or charcuterie board with pâté de campagne

Griot (Haitian fried pork)
Clairin
Pairing
Griot (Haitian fried pork) with pikliz

Smoked duck breast
Woodford Reserve
Pairing
Smoked duck breast with cherry compote

Aged Coolea cheese
Hyde Whiskey
Pairing
Aged Coolea cheese with quince paste and toasted walnut bread — the dried-fruit register of the whiskey echoes the quince while the grain backbone cuts the cheese's richness.

Smoked pork belly
David Nicholson
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a brown sugar glaze

Dark chocolate torte
Tyrconnell
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel

Fresh Galician oysters
Do Ferreiro
Pairing
Fresh Galician oysters with a squeeze of lemon


Seared duck breast
Deanston
Pairing
Seared duck breast with a honey-thyme reduction

Lamb merguez sausages
Domaine Gramenon
Pairing
Lamb merguez sausages with roasted eggplant

Griot (Haitian fried pork)
Clairin
Pairing
Griot (Haitian fried pork) with pikliz


Grilled swordfish
Graci
Pairing
Grilled swordfish with salmoriglio, lemon-dressed bottarga pasta, or raw oysters with mignonette

Dark chocolate torte
Foursquare
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with sea salt and espresso cream

Aged Irish cheddar
Waterford
Pairing
Aged Irish cheddar with honeycomb and walnut bread

Dry-aged ribeye
Heitz Cellar
Pairing
Dry-aged ribeye with rosemary and bone marrow butter, or rack of lamb crusted in herbs de Provence.

Smoked salmon
Arran
Pairing
Smoked salmon with a lemon-dill cream cheese

Smoked brisket
Rebel
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper bark

Grilled corn elotes
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
Grilled corn elotes with cotija cheese and chili lime

Grilled springbok loin
Indlovu
Pairing
Grilled springbok loin with rosemary, or aged gouda with fig preserves and toasted almonds.

Grilled mahi-mahi
Saint James
Pairing
Grilled mahi-mahi with charred pineapple salsa and a side of plantain frites — the rhum's vegetal intensity and tropical fruit notes mirror and lift the dish without being overpowered.

Braised lamb shoulder
Domaine Gramenon
Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs

Smoked pork belly
Barrell Craft Spirits
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with apple butter glaze

Seared scallops
Old Pulteney
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and capers


Tea-smoked duck breast
Bimber Distillery
Pairing
Tea-smoked duck breast with pickled plum

Raw oysters
Domaine de la Pépière
Pairing
Raw oysters with mignonette or grilled sardines with lemon

Honey-glazed roast chicken
Waterford Distillery
Pairing
Honey-glazed roast chicken with root vegetables

Strawberry and goat cheese crostini
Whitley Neill
Pairing
Strawberry and goat cheese crostini

Jerk chicken
Plantation
Pairing
Jerk chicken with grilled pineapple

Smoked pork ribs
Ezra Brooks
Pairing
Smoked pork ribs with a brown sugar glaze

Aged Manchego
Bushmills
Pairing
Aged Manchego with quince paste

Grilled lamb chops
Château Pape Clément
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic

Roasted duck breast
Dailuaine
Pairing
Roasted duck breast with fig compote


Oysters Mignonette or grilled Dover sole
Domaine Vincent Dauvissat
Pairing
Oysters Mignonette or grilled Dover sole with brown butter

Smoked salmon canapés or a sharp English cheddar
Hayman's
Pairing
Smoked salmon canapés or a sharp English cheddar

Brown butter pecan pie or smoked pork belly burnt ends
Elijah Craig
Pairing
Brown butter pecan pie or smoked pork belly burnt ends

Roasted lobster
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Pairing
Roasted lobster with brown butter or tarte flambée with Munster cheese

Fig and walnut tart or duck liver pâté
Bushmills
Pairing
Fig and walnut tart or duck liver pâté with cherry compote

Roasted quail
Domaine Dujac
Pairing
Roasted quail with wild mushroom risotto or aged Comté

Dark chocolate torte
Glengoyne
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange or aged Manchego with membrillo

Slow-roasted lamb barbacoa or dark chocolate mole
Fuenteseca
Pairing
Slow-roasted lamb barbacoa or dark chocolate mole

Dark chocolate truffles
Appleton Estate
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles with espresso or Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee alongside a cigar

Smoked salmon blini
Scapegrace
Pairing
Smoked salmon blini with crème fraîche and dill

Dark chocolate torte
Athrú
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine Alain Graillot
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted root vegetables

Aged Comté cheese
Strathisla
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb

Smoked pork belly
John J. Bowman
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a brown sugar glaze

Jamaican jerk chicken
Worthy Park
Pairing
Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled pineapple

Pan-seared scallops
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Pairing
Pan-seared scallops with a beurre blanc sauce

Mole negro over slow-braised short ribs
Don Pilar
Pairing
Mole negro over slow-braised short ribs

Comté cheese soufflé
Domaine Patrick Javillier
Pairing
Comté cheese soufflé with chives

Smoked duck breast
Peerless
Pairing
Smoked duck breast with cherry compote

Pan-seared scallops
Oban
Pairing
Pan-seared scallops with brown butter and capers


Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine de la Mordorée
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with gratin dauphinois

Smoked trout
Waterford
Pairing
Smoked trout with dill crème fraîche on brown bread

Grilled jerk chicken
Clairin
Pairing
Grilled jerk chicken with mango salsa


Grilled corn esquites
Lote Maestro
Pairing
Grilled corn esquites with chile and cotija cheese

Seared scallops
Cantina Terlano
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and capers

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Benanti
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted root vegetables

Peach cobbler
Wilderness Trail
Pairing
Peach cobbler with brown butter streusel

Goat cheese crostini
Fercullen
Pairing
Goat cheese crostini with honey and thyme

Grilled lamb chops
Elephant Gin
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and lemon

Smoked trout rillettes on oat crackers
Ardmore
Pairing
Smoked trout rillettes on oat crackers

Grilled plantains
Clairin
Pairing
Grilled plantains with lime and sea salt

Honey-glazed salmon
Ballantine's
Pairing
Honey-glazed salmon with dill


Lamb shoulder braised
Domaine Santa Duc
Pairing
Lamb shoulder braised with rosemary and olives


Jerk-spiced pork belly
Plantation
Pairing
Jerk-spiced pork belly with pineapple salsa

Grilled octopus
Domaine Skouras
Pairing
Grilled octopus with lemon and capers

Smoked brisket
Widow Jane
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a coffee-chili rub

Dark chocolate torte
Athrú
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with sea salt

Carnitas tacos
Cascahuin
Pairing
Carnitas tacos with pickled onion and salsa verde

Smoked pork belly sliders
Frey Ranch
Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with apple slaw

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Domaine de la Solitude
Pairing
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence and roasted root vegetables

Smoked reindeer or cured duck breast on dark rye
Kyrö Distillery Company
Pairing
Smoked reindeer or cured duck breast on dark rye with lingonberry preserve and crème fraîche.

Aged Comté cheese
Aberfeldy
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb and walnuts

Accras de morue (salt cod fritters)
Trois Rivières
Pairing
Accras de morue (salt cod fritters) with lime and Scotch bonnet dipping sauce

Ceviche
Domaine Bousquet
Pairing
Ceviche with mango, red onion, and cilantro

Pan-seared trout
Glendalough
Pairing
Pan-seared trout with a dill cream sauce

Seared duck breast
Tobermory
Pairing
Seared duck breast with a dried apricot and thyme jus

Roast leg of lamb
Telmo Rodríguez
Pairing
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic, served with white bean purée

Aguachile verde
Siembra Valles
Pairing
Aguachile verde with fresh shrimp, cucumber, and serrano, or a simple plate of jamón ibérico with Marcona almonds.

Aged Cashel Blue cheese
Clonakilty
Pairing
Aged Cashel Blue cheese with fig compote

Smoked salmon blinis
The Botanist
Pairing
Smoked salmon blinis with dill crème fraîche

Smoked pork belly sliders
Willett
Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with pickled peach chutney

Jamaican jerk chicken
Appleton Estate
Pairing
Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled pineapple

Oysters on the half shell
Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair
Pairing
Oysters on the half shell with mignonette, or gougères fresh from the oven

Smoked mackerel pâté on oatcakes
Arbikie
Pairing
Smoked mackerel pâté on oatcakes

Smoked pork belly
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with apple butter glaze

Accras de morue (salt cod fritters)
Rhum J.M
Pairing
Accras de morue (salt cod fritters) with lime

Herbed lamb shoulder
Domaine Gramenon
Pairing
Herbed lamb shoulder with ratatouille

Aged cheddar
Tullamore D.E.W.
Pairing
Aged cheddar with Bramley apple chutney

Aged Gouda
Marjan Simčič
Pairing
Aged Gouda with quince paste, roasted chicken with saffron, or prosciutto-wrapped persimmon.

Poached salmon
Gordon & MacPhail
Pairing
Poached salmon with dill cream sauce


Grilled mahi-mahi tacos
ArteNOM
Pairing
Grilled mahi-mahi tacos with mango salsa

Dark chocolate mousse
Springbank
Pairing
Dark chocolate mousse with sea salt flakes

Braised osso buco
Brovia
Pairing
Braised osso buco with saffron risotto

Thai green papaya salad
Tanqueray
Pairing
Thai green papaya salad with chili-lime dressing

Honey-glazed duck breast
Fercullen
Pairing
Honey-glazed duck breast with roasted stone fruit

Aged Comté cheese
Domaine Huet
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honey-drizzled walnuts

Espresso-rubbed short ribs
Foursquare
Pairing
Espresso-rubbed short ribs

Smoked pork belly
Michter's
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with apple chutney

Soda bread
Jameson
Pairing
Soda bread with Irish butter and smoked salmon

Fresh Gillardeau oysters
Domaine François Raveneau
Pairing
Fresh Gillardeau oysters with mignonette


Braised lamb shoulder
Domaine Tempier
Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence and roasted root vegetables

Dark chocolate mousse
El Dorado
Pairing
Dark chocolate mousse with candied orange peel

Grilled white fish tacos
Herradura
Pairing
Grilled white fish tacos with mango salsa

Aged Comté cheese
The Balvenie
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with walnut bread

Smoked pork ribs
Old Forester
Pairing
Smoked pork ribs with a brown sugar glaze

Smoked brisket
Smoke Wagon
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a pepper bark crust

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Domaine du Pegau
Pairing
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence

Soda bread
Powers
Pairing
Soda bread with aged cheddar and wholegrain mustard


Jerk pork
Worthy Park
Pairing
Jerk pork with charred pineapple salsa

Tarte flambée
Josmeyer
Pairing
Tarte flambée with crème fraîche and chives

Grilled branzino
Gin Mare
Pairing
Grilled branzino with lemon, capers, and olive oil; or burrata drizzled with bergamot oil and cracked pink pepper.

Dark chocolate torte
Glenfarclas
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel

Griot (Haitian fried pork)
Clairin
Pairing
Griot (Haitian fried pork) with pikliz

Grilled chicken tacos
Tierra Noble
Pairing
Grilled chicken tacos with roasted tomatillo salsa

Grilled Dover sole
Domaine Roulot
Pairing
Grilled Dover sole with beurre blanc and steamed asparagus

Lamb shoulder braised
Château de Beaucastel
Pairing
Lamb shoulder braised with rosemary and root vegetables

Seared scallops
Waterford
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter, hazelnuts, and apple — the whiskey's honeyed malt and orchard-fruit lift mirror the dish's sweetness while the proof cuts the richness.


Smoked pork belly sliders
Hotel Tango
Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with apple slaw

Baked brie
Tullibardine
Pairing
Baked brie with honeycomb and toasted almonds


Dark chocolate mousse
Old Forester
Pairing
Dark chocolate mousse with espresso cream

Mole negro
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
Mole negro with slow-braised short ribs

Jerk-spiced grilled pineapple
Rhum J.M
Pairing
Jerk-spiced grilled pineapple with coconut rice

Oysters on the half shell
Domaine Huët
Pairing
Oysters on the half shell with mignonette

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine du Vieux Donjon
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with ratatouille


Honey-glazed pork belly
Teeling
Pairing
Honey-glazed pork belly with roasted stone fruit

Jerk chicken
Appleton Estate
Pairing
Jerk chicken with grilled pineapple

Coq au vin
Domaine Ramonet
Pairing
Coq au vin with fresh tarragon


Venison stew
Benrinnes
Pairing
Venison stew with root vegetables

Roasted Cape Malay chicken
Mullineux Family Wines
Pairing
Roasted Cape Malay chicken with preserved lemon and almond couscous, or aged Comté.


Smoked trout
Waterford
Pairing
Smoked trout with pickled cucumber

Smoked pork belly
W.L. Weller
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a brown sugar glaze


Smoked beef short ribs
Barrell Craft Spirits
Pairing
Smoked beef short ribs with cherry compote

Roast duck
Blair Athol
Pairing
Roast duck with fig glaze

Grilled white asparagus
Berliner Brandstifter
Pairing
Grilled white asparagus with hollandaise

Pan-seared Dover sole
Domaine des Baumard
Pairing
Pan-seared Dover sole with brown butter and capers

Smoked salmon on brown soda bread
West Cork Distillers
Pairing
Smoked salmon on brown soda bread with crème fraîche

Grilled lamb chops
Álvaro Palacios
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and roasted peppers


Grilled Dover sole
Domaine Leflaive
Pairing
Grilled Dover sole with brown butter and capers

Smoked brisket
Pikesville
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a black pepper bark

Aged Comté cheese
Waterford
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb

Griot (Haitian fried pork)
Clairin
Pairing
Griot (Haitian fried pork) with pikliz

Charcuterie board
Domaine Marcel Lapierre
Pairing
Charcuterie board with saucisson sec and cornichons

Smoked salmon
Old Pulteney
Pairing
Smoked salmon with dill crème fraîche



Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin
Calumet Farm
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin with a maple-bourbon glaze

Ceviche
Don Fulano
Pairing
Ceviche with jicama, cucumber, and serrano chile

Braised lamb shoulder
Château Montus
Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and white beans

Roasted lobster tail
Domaine Weinbach
Pairing
Roasted lobster tail with drawn butter and tarragon

Seared foie gras
Glenfiddich
Pairing
Seared foie gras with fig compote and toasted brioche

Dark chocolate tart
Teeling
Pairing
Dark chocolate tart with salted caramel and toasted hazelnuts


Braised lamb shoulder
Château Poujeaux
Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and root vegetables

Herb-crusted goat cheese
Silent Pool
Pairing
Herb-crusted goat cheese with fig compote

Grilled swordfish tacos
Calle 23
Pairing
Grilled swordfish tacos with mango-habanero salsa

Baked brie
Fercullen
Pairing
Baked brie with honeycomb and toasted walnuts

Oysters on the half shell
Domaine Luneau-Papin
Pairing
Oysters on the half shell with mignonette

Smoked pork belly
Lux Row Distillers
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a brown sugar glaze

Smoked trout rillettes
Wolfburn
Pairing
Smoked trout rillettes with oatcakes

Jerk-spiced chicken thighs
Trois Rivières
Pairing
Jerk-spiced chicken thighs with grilled pineapple

Duck rillettes
Citadelle
Pairing
Duck rillettes with cornichons and crusty bread

Fresh oysters from Brittany
Domaine Long-Depaquit
Pairing
Fresh oysters from Brittany with a mignonette sauce

Grilled Argentine-style skirt steak
Clos de los Siete
Pairing
Grilled Argentine-style skirt steak with chimichurri

Jerk pork shoulder
Hamilton
Pairing
Jerk pork shoulder with charred pineapple, or a dense flourless chocolate torte.

Smoked pork belly
Wild Turkey
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a bourbon-brown sugar glaze

Ceviche
ArteNOM
Pairing
Ceviche with fresh mango and serrano chile


Aged Comté cheese
Waterford
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb and toasted walnuts

Dark chocolate torte
Orphan Barrel
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with espresso ganache

Seared scallops
Archie Rose
Pairing
Seared scallops with finger lime and brown butter

Almond financier
Longmorn
Pairing
Almond financier with honeycomb

Aged Comté
Midleton
Pairing
Aged Comté with fig preserve and walnut bread

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine Gauby
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with olive tapenade

Pecan praline
Foursquare
Pairing
Pecan praline with flaked sea salt

Mole negro
Don Fulano
Pairing
Mole negro with slow-braised short ribs

Munster cheese
Domaine Bott-Geyl
Pairing
Munster cheese with cumin seeds and crusty bread

Smoked trout rillettes on rye toast
Filliers
Pairing
Smoked trout rillettes on rye toast

Smoked brisket
George Dickel
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper rub


Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Château de Saint Cosme
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with olive tapenade

Raw oysters
Marc Hébrart
Pairing
Raw oysters with mignonette, or gougères

Carnitas tacos
Tequila Ocho
Pairing
Carnitas tacos with roasted tomatillo salsa

Dark chocolate tart
Bunnahabhain
Pairing
Dark chocolate tart with sea salt

Aged Irish cheddar
Kilbeggan
Pairing
Aged Irish cheddar with honeycomb



Tarte flambée
Domaine Barmès-Buecher
Pairing
Tarte flambée with crème fraîche, onions, and lardons

Roast pork loin
The Busker
Pairing
Roast pork loin with apple and sage stuffing, or a wedge of aged Coolea cheese with honeycomb.

Dark chocolate torte
Privateer
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with espresso cream

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Domaine du Cayron
Pairing
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence and roasted root vegetables

Smoked pork belly sliders
Jeptha Creed
Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with pickled green tomato

Seared scallops
Kilkerran
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and capers, or a sharp aged cheddar with quince paste.

Smoked pork shoulder
Yellowstone
Pairing
Smoked pork shoulder with apple slaw

Tarte flambée
Trimbach
Pairing
Tarte flambée with crème fraîche and lardons

Grilled whole snapper
Clairin
Pairing
Grilled whole snapper with lime and Scotch bonnet

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Château Phélan Ségur
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted root vegetables

Charcuterie board
Ransom
Pairing
Charcuterie board with aged Gouda and grain mustard


Baked brie
Bushmills
Pairing
Baked brie with honeycomb and walnuts

Seared duck breast
Talisker
Pairing
Seared duck breast with blackberry reduction

Grilled lamb shoulder
Domaine Auguste Clape
Pairing
Grilled lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence

Jerk pork
Hampden Estate
Pairing
Jerk pork with grilled pineapple

Pan-seared pike-perch
Domaine Patrick Baudouin
Pairing
Pan-seared pike-perch with beurre blanc


Smoked pork belly
Jack Daniel's
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a brown sugar glaze

Seared duck breast
Highland Park
Pairing
Seared duck breast with a dried cherry reduction

Aged Comté cheese
Teeling
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb

Smoked trout blinis
Boodles
Pairing
Smoked trout blinis with crème fraîche

Munster cheese
Domaine Weinbach
Pairing
Munster cheese with cumin bread and fresh walnuts

Roasted rack of lamb
Château Pichon Baron
Pairing
Roasted rack of lamb with a rosemary-shallot jus

Smoked brisket
Old Forester
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a black pepper bark

Seared scallops
Midleton
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and hazelnuts

Dark chocolate truffles
Appleton Estate
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles with espresso cream

Dark chocolate mousse
GlenDronach
Pairing
Dark chocolate mousse with candied orange peel


Pecan-crusted pork chops
Wilderness Trail
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork chops with a bourbon-maple glaze

Provençal lamb stew
Domaine de la Janasse
Pairing
Provençal lamb stew with olives and rosemary

Gravlax
Kyrö
Pairing
Gravlax with mustard-dill sauce on Finnish rye bread

Dark chocolate fondant
Rhum J.M
Pairing
Dark chocolate fondant with espresso reduction

Aged Irish cheddar
Waterford
Pairing
Aged Irish cheddar with honeycomb and walnuts

Smoked trout on oatcakes
Fettercairn
Pairing
Smoked trout on oatcakes with crème fraîche

Alsatian tarte flambée
Domaine Josmeyer
Pairing
Alsatian tarte flambée with crème fraîche and gruyère

Ceviche
Arette
Pairing
Ceviche with mango, red onion, and serrano chile

Pecan-crusted pork chops
Michter's
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork chops with a maple glaze

Honey-glazed duck breast
Royal Brackla
Pairing
Honey-glazed duck breast with roasted stone fruit

Pan-seared scallops
Domaine Huet
Pairing
Pan-seared scallops with beurre blanc and shaved truffle

Aged cheddar
Barr Hill
Pairing
Aged cheddar with honeycomb and walnuts

Duck confit
Domaine de la Côte
Pairing
Duck confit with cherry reduction and wild mushroom risotto

Smoked trout
Waterford
Pairing
Smoked trout with watercress and a lemon vinaigrette


Jamaican jerk chicken
Hampden Estate
Pairing
Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled pineapple

Jamaican jerk pork belly
Appleton Estate
Pairing
Jamaican jerk pork belly with pineapple relish

Rack of lamb
Château Haut-Bailly
Pairing
Rack of lamb with rosemary jus

Grilled miso-glazed salmon
Glendalough
Pairing
Grilled miso-glazed salmon

Choucroute garnie
Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss
Pairing
Choucroute garnie with smoked pork belly

Smoked brisket
Russell's Reserve
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a black pepper bark


Dark chocolate torte
Tamdhu
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with orange zest

Herb-crusted goat cheese tartlets
Citadelle
Pairing
Herb-crusted goat cheese tartlets

Aged Gruyère
Kilbeggan
Pairing
Aged Gruyère with honeycomb and toasted walnuts



Vitello tonnato or fresh burrata
Vietti
Pairing
Vitello tonnato or fresh burrata with white peaches

Dark chocolate torte
Bowmore
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with sea salt

Pasta alla Norma
Occhipinti
Pairing
Pasta alla Norma with ricotta salata

Jerk chicken
Plantation
Pairing
Jerk chicken with grilled pineapple

Smoked brisket
Rebel Yell
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a brown sugar bark

Lamb shoulder braised
Domaine de Villeneuve
Pairing
Lamb shoulder braised with herbes de Provence and black olives

Grilled prawns
Procera
Pairing
Grilled prawns with pink peppercorn and lime butter

Dark chocolate torte
GlenAllachie
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel

Jerk chicken
Plantation
Pairing
Jerk chicken with charred pineapple salsa


Pan-seared halibut
Domaine Huet
Pairing
Pan-seared halibut with brown butter, capers, and Meyer lemon

Smoked beef short ribs
Stagg Jr.
Pairing
Smoked beef short ribs with a coffee-ancho chile rub

Seared foie gras
Bushmills
Pairing
Seared foie gras with poached pear and brioche

Seared foie gras
Jameson
Pairing
Seared foie gras with poached pear and brioche toast

Slow-braised short ribs
Don Fulano
Pairing
Slow-braised short ribs with ancho chile mole

Dark chocolate torte
GlenDronach
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine de la Janasse
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with ratatouille

Roasted lobster
Domaine Albert Mann
Pairing
Roasted lobster with brown butter and tarragon

Smoked pork belly
Penelope Bourbon
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a maple glaze


Pecan praline tart
Foursquare
Pairing
Pecan praline tart with salted caramel

Grilled langoustines
Clément
Pairing
Grilled langoustines with lime butter and fresh herbs

Smoked salmon blinis
Darnley's
Pairing
Smoked salmon blinis with dill cream

Crottin de Chavignol
Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Pairing
Crottin de Chavignol with a simple frisée salad and toasted hazelnuts

Smoked pork chops
David Nicholson
Pairing
Smoked pork chops with a brown sugar glaze

Roasted squab
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Pairing
Roasted squab with black truffle jus and celery root purée

Smoked trout
Waterford
Pairing
Smoked trout with crème fraîche and brown soda bread

Ceviche de pescado
Pasote
Pairing
Ceviche de pescado with habanero and mango

Aged Manchego
Glengoyne
Pairing
Aged Manchego with Marcona almonds and quince paste

Lobster Thermidor
Château de Beaucastel
Pairing
Lobster Thermidor with tarragon butter

Aged Gouda
West Cork Distillers
Pairing
Aged Gouda with fig compote

Roasted squab
Château Rayas
Pairing
Roasted squab with juniper berries and a cherry reduction

Burrata
Uncle Val's
Pairing
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil, and olive oil

Smoked salmon canapés
Knockando
Pairing
Smoked salmon canapés with crème fraîche and dill


Smoked pork belly sliders
Old Forester
Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with a honey-mustard glaze

Carnitas tacos
Siembra Spirits
Pairing
Carnitas tacos with pickled red onion and salsa verde

Roasted turbot
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Pairing
Roasted turbot with beurre blanc and tarragon

Dark chocolate torte
Foursquare
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with sea salt

Braised lamb shoulder
Clos des Papes
Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence

Mole negro
Fuenteseca
Pairing
Mole negro with slow-braised short ribs

Venison medallions
Mortlach
Pairing
Venison medallions with a blackberry reduction

Smoked brisket
Woodford Reserve
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a coffee-chile rub

Aged Manchego
Tyrconnell
Pairing
Aged Manchego with fig preserves


Slow-roasted pork shoulder
Havana Club
Pairing
Slow-roasted pork shoulder with mojo criollo

Honey-glazed salmon
Writers' Tears
Pairing
Honey-glazed salmon with roasted root vegetables

Fresh chèvre
Domaine Vacheron
Pairing
Fresh chèvre with herbs and a drizzle of acacia honey

Ceviche
Fuenteseca
Pairing
Ceviche with jicama, lime, and serrano pepper


Lamb merguez sausages
E. Guigal
Pairing
Lamb merguez sausages with couscous and harissa

Dark chocolate torte
Isaac Bowman
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with raspberry coulis


Smoked brisket
Barrell Craft Spirits
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper rub


Braised veal cheeks
Elvio Cogno
Pairing
Braised veal cheeks with porcini mushrooms and hand-rolled tajarin pasta

Dark chocolate tart
Redbreast
Pairing
Dark chocolate tart with sea salt and toasted hazelnuts

Lemongrass and ginger steamed shrimp dumplings
Tanqueray
Pairing
Lemongrass and ginger steamed shrimp dumplings

Roasted lobster
Domaine Bott-Geyl
Pairing
Roasted lobster with brown butter and shaved Comté cheese

Honey-glazed roasted duck breast
Aberfeldy
Pairing
Honey-glazed roasted duck breast with turnip purée

Grilled banana
Foursquare
Pairing
Grilled banana with salted caramel and dark chocolate shavings

Jerk-spiced pork belly
Caroni
Pairing
Jerk-spiced pork belly with a tamarind reduction


Pecan-crusted pork chop
Kentucky Owl
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork chop with a bourbon-maple glaze

Dark chocolate torte
Teeling
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with raspberry coulis

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with black olive tapenade

Roasted duck breast
The Balvenie
Pairing
Roasted duck breast with a fig and port reduction

Smoked salmon on rye
Empirical
Pairing
Smoked salmon on rye with pickled cucumber and fresh dill

Freshly shucked Gillardeau oysters
Domaine Raveneau
Pairing
Freshly shucked Gillardeau oysters with mignonette

Smoked trout rillettes
Greenhook Ginsmiths
Pairing
Smoked trout rillettes with cornichons

Bistecca alla fiorentina
Tenuta San Guido
Pairing
Bistecca alla fiorentina with rosemary roasted potatoes

Dark chocolate truffles dusted
Foursquare
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles dusted with sea salt and espresso

Roasted Dover sole
Domaine de Chevalier
Pairing
Roasted Dover sole with brown butter and capers

Aged Comté cheese
Bushmills
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb and walnuts


Smoked pork belly
Peerless
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a brown sugar glaze

Dark chocolate torte
Glenfiddich
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel

Aged Irish cheddar
Tullamore D.E.W.
Pairing
Aged Irish cheddar with fig compote


Mole negro
Tapatio
Pairing
Mole negro with slow-braised short ribs



Seared scallops
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and capers

Grilled lamb chops
Château Sociando-Mallet
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic

Smoked salmon
Woodinville
Pairing
Smoked salmon with brown sugar glaze

Wiener Schnitzel
Domäne Wachau
Pairing
Wiener Schnitzel with a squeeze of lemon

Dark chocolate torte
Tullamore D.E.W.
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel

Smoked salmon on oatcakes
Glenkinchie
Pairing
Smoked salmon on oatcakes with crème fraîche

Oysters on the half shell
Hayman's
Pairing
Oysters on the half shell with mignonette

Smoked pork belly
Heaven Hill
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a brown sugar glaze

Roasted lamb shoulder
López de Heredia
Pairing
Roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic

Slow-braised short ribs
El Tesoro
Pairing
Slow-braised short ribs with ancho chile sauce



Smoked duck breast
Old Fitzgerald
Pairing
Smoked duck breast with cherry compote

Galician-style octopus
Nordés
Pairing
Galician-style octopus with paprika and olive oil


Dark chocolate mousse
Barbancourt
Pairing
Dark chocolate mousse with espresso

Grilled branzino
Planeta
Pairing
Grilled branzino with capers, lemon, and olive oil

Dark chocolate truffles dusted
Midleton
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa and sea salt

Roasted squab
Domaine du Comte Armand
Pairing
Roasted squab with black truffle jus

Smoked salmon on oatcakes
Monkey Shoulder
Pairing
Smoked salmon on oatcakes with crème fraîche

Peach cobbler
W.L. Weller
Pairing
Peach cobbler with brown butter crumble

Lemon-herb roasted chicken
Whitley Neill
Pairing
Lemon-herb roasted chicken with grilled asparagus

Jerk pork belly
Appleton Estate
Pairing
Jerk pork belly with plantain mash

Grilled shrimp tacos
Terralta
Pairing
Grilled shrimp tacos with mango-habanero salsa

Aged Comté cheese
Midleton
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with walnut bread and quince paste

Pan-seared halibut
Kistler Vineyards
Pairing
Pan-seared halibut with brown butter, capers, and roasted fennel

Dry-aged ribeye
Penfolds
Pairing
Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow butter and roasted root vegetables


Honey-glazed salmon
Glencadam
Pairing
Honey-glazed salmon with a dill and cucumber salad

Butter-poached lobster tail
Cantina Terlano
Pairing
Butter-poached lobster tail with saffron risotto

Dark chocolate torte
Foursquare
Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with espresso cream and candied orange peel

Smoked trout pâté
Dunville's
Pairing
Smoked trout pâté with soda bread and Irish butter

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Domaine de Trévallon
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with Provençal ratatouille


Smoked beef brisket
Elijah Craig
Pairing
Smoked beef brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper bark

Smoked brisket
Smooth Ambler
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper rub

Dark chocolate truffles
Foursquare
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles with fleur de sel

Roasted lamb shoulder
Descendientes de J. Palacios
Pairing
Roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic potatoes

Steamed dim sum
Perfume Trees
Pairing
Steamed dim sum with chili-lime dipping sauce


Fresh Crottin de Chavignol
Domaine François Cotat
Pairing
Fresh Crottin de Chavignol with grilled asparagus and a shallot vinaigrette

Aged Irish cheddar
Dingle
Pairing
Aged Irish cheddar with walnut bread and quince paste

Pan-seared scallops
Tobermory
Pairing
Pan-seared scallops with a lemon-butter sauce

Roasted halibut
Domaine Roulot
Pairing
Roasted halibut with brown butter and capers

Smoked pork belly
Belle Meade
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with peach chutney

Jerk chicken skewers
Foursquare / Hampden Estate
Pairing
Jerk chicken skewers with mango salsa


Aged Comté cheese
Craigellachie
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese with honeycomb

Soda bread
Kilbeggan
Pairing
Soda bread with Irish butter and smoked salmon

Smoked trout rillettes on crostini
New York Distilling Company
Pairing
Smoked trout rillettes on crostini

Pasta alla Norma
COS
Pairing
Pasta alla Norma with salted ricotta


Smoked pork belly
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with apple chutney

Roasted leg of lamb
Domaine Tempier
Pairing
Roasted leg of lamb with Provençal herbs


Dark chocolate tart
Clonakilty
Pairing
Dark chocolate tart with sea salt



Tarte flambée
Domaine Marcel Deiss
Pairing
Tarte flambée with crème fraîche and lardons



Dark chocolate tart
Doorly's
Pairing
Dark chocolate tart with sea salt


Roast chicken
Domaine Daniel & Julien Barraud
Pairing
Roast chicken with tarragon and gruyère gratin

Braised veal osso buco
Produttori del Barbaresco
Pairing
Braised veal osso buco with risotto Milanese

Seared scallops
The Irishman
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and hazelnuts

Smoked salmon
Benriach
Pairing
Smoked salmon with dill crème fraîche

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
Château Musar
Pairing
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with sumac and za'atar



Seared scallops
Balblair
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and sage

Jamaican jerk chicken
Habitation Velier
Pairing
Jamaican jerk chicken with mango salsa

Roasted duck breast
Domaine Josmeyer
Pairing
Roasted duck breast with quince compote

Smoked pork belly
Woodford Reserve
Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a maple glaze

Blue cheese
Spot Whiskeys
Pairing
Blue cheese with fig compote and walnut bread


Smoked trout
Connemara
Pairing
Smoked trout with a dill and mustard sauce

Grilled lamb chops
Comando G
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and smoked paprika

Grilled swordfish
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Pairing
Grilled swordfish with a caper and lemon butter sauce

Jerk chicken
Hampden Estate
Pairing
Jerk chicken with mango salsa


Cold-smoked salmon
Ledaig
Pairing
Cold-smoked salmon with capers and crème fraîche

Smoked brisket
Yellowstone
Pairing
Smoked brisket with a black pepper bark

Smoked salmon on oatcakes
Tomatin
Pairing
Smoked salmon on oatcakes with crème fraîche

Grilled coconut shrimp
Plantation
Pairing
Grilled coconut shrimp with mango salsa

Tarte flambée
Domaine Marcel Deiss
Pairing
Tarte flambée with crème fraîche, Gruyère, and shaved spring onion

Warm apple tart
Tipperary
Pairing
Warm apple tart with crumble topping and clotted cream

Slow-braised beef barbacoa
Tapatio
Pairing
Slow-braised beef barbacoa with charred corn tortillas

Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin
Old Elk
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin with a honey-mustard glaze

Seared scallops
Conker Spirit
Pairing
Seared scallops with grapefruit beurre blanc

Duck breast
Domaine de la Côte
Pairing
Duck breast with cherry reduction and wild mushroom risotto

Carne asada or grilled shrimp
Tequila Tapatío (Camarena family, La Alteña Distillery)
Pairing
Carne asada or grilled shrimp with chili-lime salt.

Citrus ceviche or grilled pineapple
R.L. Seale & Company × Hampden Estate
Pairing
Citrus ceviche or grilled pineapple with chili salt.

Herb-roasted lamb, pasta alla Norma, or Sicilian salumi and pecorino.
Azienda Agricola Frank Cornelissen
Pairing
Herb-roasted lamb, pasta alla Norma, or Sicilian salumi and pecorino.

Oysters on the half shell.
Sipsmith Distillery (Beam Suntory)
Pairing
Oysters on the half shell.

Sardines in olive oil, pasta
Azienda Agricola COS
Pairing
Sardines in olive oil, pasta with bottarga, or aged Ragusano cheese.

Sharp aged Irish cheddar or walnuts and honeycomb.
Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard)
Pairing
Sharp aged Irish cheddar or walnuts and honeycomb.

Thick-cut pork chop glazed in apple butter.
Beam Suntory
Pairing
Thick-cut pork chop glazed in apple butter.

Dark chocolate truffles or Christmas fruitcake.
J. & G. Grant (Grant family, sixth generation)
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles or Christmas fruitcake.

Grilled rib-eye
Ridge Vineyards
Pairing
Grilled rib-eye with rosemary and cracked black pepper — the wine's savory spice and peppery old-vine structure echo the herbs while the ripe black fruit balances the char.

A plate of aged Scottish cheddar, a drizzle of heather honey, and a slice of oat cake — mirroring the whisky's grain and orchard-fruit core without overwhelming it.
Daftmill Distillery (Cuthbert family)
Pairing
A plate of aged Scottish cheddar, a drizzle of heather honey, and a slice of oat cake — mirroring the whisky's grain and orchard-fruit core without overwhelming it.

Smoked brisket rubbed
Balcones Distilling
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked brisket rubbed with coffee and ancho chile — the roasted corn and pecan in the bourbon echo the dark bark on the meat, while the soft wheat and caramel tame the heat.

Alsace choucroute garnie — the classic pairing
Domaine Ostertag (Ostertag family)
Pairing
Alsace choucroute garnie — the classic pairing with dry Alsace Riesling. The wine's stone fruit and mineral drive cut through the richness of pork and sausages while the acidity refreshes each bite.

Aged Irish cheddar
Teeling Whiskey Company
Pairing
Aged Irish cheddar with a drizzle of heather honey and oat biscuits — the whiskey's barley-forward creaminess melts into the cheese while the oak spice balances the sweetness of the honey.

Grilled pineapple glazed
Neisson (Hildevert Neisson family)
Pairing
Grilled pineapple glazed with brown butter and dark muscovado sugar — the tropical fruit in the rhum mirrors the pineapple while the vanilla oak frames the caramelized sugars.

Ceviche of sea bass cured in lime, jalapeño, and red onion — the tequila's herbal and mineral notes echo the marinade while the cooked agave sweetness balances the heat.
Tequila Los Alambiques (Camarena family)
Pairing
Ceviche of sea bass cured in lime, jalapeño, and red onion — the tequila's herbal and mineral notes echo the marinade while the cooked agave sweetness balances the heat.

A Meyer lemon tart
Hotaling & Co. (formerly Anchor Distilling)
Pairing
A Meyer lemon tart with shortbread crust — the gin's bright citrus botanicals amplify the lemon while the juniper cuts through the richness of the shortbread.

Grilled carne asada
Tequila Terralta (Felipe Camarena)
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled carne asada with charred lime, fresh pico de gallo, and warm corn tortillas. The tequila’s mineral backbone and peppery heat stand up to the char while its agave sweetness complements the lime.

Pan-seared trout
Avadis Distillery GmbH
Pairing
Pair with: Pan-seared trout with brown butter, capers, and a squeeze of lemon. The gin’s herbal-floral notes complement the fish while its Riesling acidity mirrors the caper brine.

Jerk chicken
Denizen Rum / Hotaling & Co.
Pairing
Pair with: Jerk chicken with mango chutney and coconut rice. The rum’s Jamaican funk amplifies the jerk spice while its caramel sweetness complements the mango.

Seared scallops
Azienda Agricola Emidio Pepe
Pairing
Pair with: Seared scallops with brown butter, toasted hazelnuts, and a drizzle of aged balsamic. The wine’s nutty, honeyed richness mirrors the brown butter while its acidity cuts through the scallops’ sweetness.

Warm apple tart
Distell Group (Burn Stewart Distillers)
Pairing
Pair with: Warm apple tart with a crumble topping and a drizzle of salted caramel. The whisky’s honeyed malt amplifies the baked fruit while its nutty dryness contrasts the caramel’s sweetness.

Slow-smoked pork belly
New Riff Distilling
Pairing
Pair with: Slow-smoked pork belly with a brown sugar and black pepper glaze. The bourbon’s caramel sweetness mirrors the glaze while its rye spice cuts through the richness of the pork fat.

Smoked salmon on soda bread
Conecuh Brands
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked salmon on soda bread with a squeeze of lemon and cracked black pepper. The whiskey’s butterscotch warmth complements the smoke while its citrus notes echo the lemon.

Grilled lamb rack
Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix)
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled lamb rack with a rosemary-thyme crust and a side of roasted root vegetables. The wine’s herbal complexity mirrors the rosemary while its tannin structure stands up to the lamb’s richness.

Fresh oysters on the half shell — the classic Muscadet pairing. The wine's granite-born minerality and saline finish echo the brine of the oyster so perfectly that it feels less like a pairing and more like a natural conversation.
Domaine de la Pépière (Marc Ollivier & Rémi Branger)
Pairing
Fresh oysters on the half shell — the classic Muscadet pairing. The wine's granite-born minerality and saline finish echo the brine of the oyster so perfectly that it feels less like a pairing and more like a natural conversation.

Seared scallops
Isle of Harris Distillers
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and capers. The gin's sugar kelp and maritime notes harmonize with the sweet brine of the scallops, while the cassia bark warmth complements the nutty brown butter.

Fresh oysters on the half shell
Lambay Whiskey (Baring Family & Maison Camus)
Pairing
Fresh oysters on the half shell with a mignonette of shallot and champagne vinegar. The maritime whiskey echoes the brine of the oyster — a natural coastal pairing.

Jerk chicken
Gosling Brothers Ltd.
Pairing
Jerk chicken with rice and peas. The rum's molasses depth and spice complexity mirror the allspice, scotch bonnet, and brown sugar in the jerk marinade — a Caribbean pairing that's been working for centuries.

Rack of lamb
Michel Reybier
Pairing
Rack of lamb with a rosemary and Dijon crust, served alongside a gratin dauphinois. The wine's cedar and dark fruit complement the herb-crusted lamb, while its maritime freshness cuts through the cream of the gratin.

Smoked salmon on dark rye
Inver House Distillers (Thai Beverages)
Pairing
Smoked salmon on dark rye with a squeeze of lemon and crème fraîche. The whisky's brine and honey meet the smoke and fat of the salmon in perfect coastal harmony.

Dry-aged ribeye
Alltech / Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.
Pairing
Dry-aged ribeye with a charred herb crust. The mineral backbone of the bourbon mirrors the iron-rich, funky depth of a well-aged steak, while the caramel and oak complement the char.

Ceviche
ArteNOM (Grover Sanschagrin)
Pairing
Ceviche with fresh snapper, lime, and serrano pepper. The mineral and citrus notes in the tequila mirror the bright acidity of the ceviche, while the agave sweetness balances the heat.

Smoked salmon on brown soda bread
Cobblestone Brands
Pairing
Smoked salmon on brown soda bread with dill cream cheese, where the whiskey's clean malt and gentle vanilla complement the delicate smoke and rich cream.

Grilled branzino
Biggar and Leith (Pernod Ricard)
Pairing
Grilled branzino with lemon, capers, and herbs, where the gin's Amalfi citrus and juniper backbone complement the delicate, briny fish.

Seared scallops
Loch Lomond Group
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and capers, where the whisky's brine and honeyed oak echo the dish's sweet-savory interplay.

Slow-roasted carnitas
Destiladora Tequileña (Salles Family)
Pairing
Slow-roasted carnitas with salsa verde and pickled red onion, where the tequila's cooked agave and oak sweetness mirror the caramelized pork.

Dark chocolate lava cake
Las Cabras S.A. / Don Pancho Origenes
Pairing
Dark chocolate lava cake with sea salt, where the rum's toffee, dried fruit, and vanilla mirror the dessert's bittersweet richness.

Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin
Heaven Hill Brands
Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin with a maple glaze, where the bourbon's butterscotch and brown spice notes mirror the dish's caramelized sweetness.

Butter-poached lobster tail
Château Montelena Winery (Barrett Family)
Pairing
Butter-poached lobster tail with Meyer lemon beurre blanc, where the wine's citrus precision and mineral freshness cut through the richness.

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Clos Mogador (Barbier Family)
Pairing
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with rosemary, roasted garlic, and a red wine reduction, where the wine's concentration and herbal complexity meet their perfect counterpart.

Dark chocolate truffles dusted
West Cork Distillers
Pairing
Pair with: Dark chocolate truffles dusted with smoked sea salt — the cocoa and smoke in the whiskey find a mirror in the chocolate, while the sherry cask sweetness bridges to the truffle's cream.

Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Gravner
Pairing
Pair with: Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano with honeycomb and walnuts — the wine's tannic structure and nutty complexity meet the cheese as equals, while the honey bridges to the Ribolla's amber sweetness.

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
d'Arenberg Pty Ltd
Pairing
Pair with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and Kalamata olives — the wine's dark fruit and savory olive notes find a perfect mirror in the dish.

Vanilla bean panna cotta
Wilderness Trail Distillery
Pairing
Pair with: Vanilla bean panna cotta with salted caramel drizzle — the dessert mirrors the bourbon's butterscotch sweetness while the salt lifts the wheat character.

Smoked salmon canapés
William Grant & Sons
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked salmon canapés with honey-dill crème fraîche — the smoke meets smoke while the honey bridges to the whisky's sweetness score.

Grilled pineapple
Maison Ferrand
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled pineapple with coconut cream and toasted macadamia nuts — the caramelized fruit amplifies the rum's pineapple, while the coconut and nut add tropical richness.

Brie and blackberry crostini drizzled
Brockmans Gin Ltd.
Pairing
Pair with: Brie and blackberry crostini drizzled with honey — the gin's berry botanicals echo the fruit while the juniper cuts through the richness of the cheese.

White chocolate mousse
Moët Hennessy (LVMH)
Pairing
Pair with: White chocolate mousse with toasted coconut — the cristalino's hidden oak complexity emerges against the sweetness, while the agave cuts through the richness.

Aged Manchego
Caledonia Spirits
Pairing
Pair with: Aged Manchego with honeycomb and marcona almonds — the cheese's nuttiness and the honeycomb's sweetness create a bridge to the gin's two core ingredients.

Dark chocolate truffles dusted
Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard)
Pairing
Pair with: Dark chocolate truffles dusted with sea salt — the cocoa amplifies the whiskey's dark chocolate notes while the salt lifts the dried fruit and sherry sweetness.

Grilled jerk pork
St. Lucia Distillers Group of Companies
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled jerk pork with caramelized pineapple — the allspice and scotch bonnet heat echo the rum's spice notes.

Roasted duck breast
Diageo
Pairing
Pair with: Roasted duck breast with a cherry and walnut compote — the game bird's richness complements the malt's nutty depth.

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia S.A.
Pairing
Pair with: Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and roasted garlic.

Butter-poached lobster tail
Leeuwin Estate
Pairing
Pair with: Butter-poached lobster tail with preserved lemon and tarragon.

Mole negro
Tequila Los Abuelos (NOM 1493)
Pairing
Pair with: Mole negro with braised chicken — the sauce's chocolate, chili, and warm spice layers harmonize with the tequila's oak-aged complexity.

Smoked brisket
Beam Suntory
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper bark — the caramelized meat crust mirrors the bourbon's charred oak and brown spice, while the fat tempers the proof.

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Famille Brunier
Pairing
Pair with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence and roasted root vegetables — the wine’s Provençal herbs and dark fruit echo the dish as if they were made for each other.

Fresh oysters on the half shell
Diageo
Pairing
Pair with: Fresh oysters on the half shell with a squeeze of lemon, or a plate of smoked Scottish salmon with capers — the maritime character of the whisky echoes the brine of the sea.

Honey-glazed roast pork belly
Diageo
Pairing
Pair with: Honey-glazed roast pork belly with apple compote — the sweetness of the glaze and the fruit notes mirror the whiskey’s stone-fruit character and caramel warmth.

Slow-smoked beef brisket
Campari Group
Pairing
Pair with: Slow-smoked beef brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper bark, or a square of dark chocolate with sea salt — the char and sweetness mirror the bourbon’s own oak-driven profile.

Fresh Galician-style pulpo a la gallega (octopus
Pazo de Señorans
Pairing
Pair with: Fresh Galician-style pulpo a la gallega (octopus with paprika and olive oil), grilled whole branzino, or a plate of briny Kumamoto oysters.

Ceviche of fresh snapper
Siembra Spirits
Pairing
Pair with: Ceviche of fresh snapper with lime, cilantro, and serrano chile — the citrus and minerality of the tequila mirror the brightness of the dish while the pepper echoes the chile’s heat.

Bananas Foster or a plate of aged Gouda — the caramel and vanilla notes in the rum mirror the dish’s brown butter sweetness.
The Real McCoy Rum Co.
Pairing
Pair with: Bananas Foster or a plate of aged Gouda — the caramel and vanilla notes in the rum mirror the dish’s brown butter sweetness.

Grilled lamb chops
St. George Spirits
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled lamb chops with a rosemary and garlic crust — the herbaceous intensity of the gin finds a natural partner in the savory, woody char of the lamb.

Argentine-style grilled skirt steak (entraña)
Bodega Norton (Swarovski family)
Pairing
Pair with: Argentine-style grilled skirt steak (entraña) with chimichurri.

Pan-seared halibut
Kumeu River Wines (Brajkovich family)
Pairing
Pair with: Pan-seared halibut with brown butter, capers, and lemon.

Lightly seared yellowtail sashimi
The Kyoto Distillery (Pernod Ricard)
Pairing
Pair with: Lightly seared yellowtail sashimi with yuzu ponzu, pickled ginger, and shiso.

Grilled white shrimp
Proximo Spirits / Beckmann Family
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled white shrimp with a mango-habanero salsa and warm corn tortillas.

A Spanish-inspired board of aged Manchego, marcona almonds, and dried Mission figs—each element mirroring the PX sherry cask’s contribution to the bourbon.
Pernod Ricard
Pairing
Pair with: A Spanish-inspired board of aged Manchego, marcona almonds, and dried Mission figs—each element mirroring the PX sherry cask’s contribution to the bourbon.

Grilled pineapple
Groupe Bernard Hayot (GBH)
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled pineapple with a light dusting of espelette pepper and a drizzle of dark cane syrup.

Brown butter banana bread
Brown-Forman
Pairing
Pair with: Brown butter banana bread with toasted walnuts.

Dark chocolate truffles dusted
Pernod Ricard (Chivas Brothers)
Pairing
Pair with: Dark chocolate truffles dusted with sea salt and a wedge of aged Stilton.

Grilled ribeye steak
Hope Family Wines
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled ribeye steak with a smoked paprika rub — the char on the meat and the toasted oak in the wine are a natural partnership.

Crème brûlée — the torched sugar crust mirrors the seared oak staves, and the custard echoes the bourbon's butterscotch core.
Beam Suntory
Pairing
Pair with: Crème brûlée — the torched sugar crust mirrors the seared oak staves, and the custard echoes the bourbon's butterscotch core.

Smoked salmon on dark rye bread
Kilchoman Distillery Co. (Independent)
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked salmon on dark rye bread with a squeeze of lemon — the smoke in both amplifies the maritime character.

Cornish crab cakes
Southwestern Distillery (Independent)
Pairing
Pair with: Cornish crab cakes with grapefruit aioli — the citrus in the gin lifts the sweetness of the crab.

Dark chocolate truffles dusted
Glendalough Distillery (Mark Anthony Brands)
Pairing
Pair with: Dark chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder — the sherry cask finish and chocolate create a seamless bridge.

Grilled street corn (elotes)
Campari Group
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled street corn (elotes) with chili-lime crema — the char on the corn echoes the roasted agave, and the spice is a natural match.

Jamaican jerk chicken — the rum's spice and tropical fruit are a natural echo of the scotch bonnet and allspice in the marinade.
Hayman Ltd. (UK)
Pairing
Pair with: Jamaican jerk chicken — the rum's spice and tropical fruit are a natural echo of the scotch bonnet and allspice in the marinade.

Grilled swordfish
Benanti Viticoltori
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled swordfish with capers and lemon — a classic Sicilian pairing where the wine's minerality cuts through the richness of the fish.

Dark chocolate truffles dusted
Pernod Ricard (Irish Distillers)
Pairing
Dark chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder — the earthy, chocolatey depth of both creates a decadent match.

Pecan-crusted pork chops
Beam Suntory
Pairing
Pair with: Pecan-crusted pork chops with a brown sugar glaze — the nutty, caramel character of both creates a seamless bridge.

97 Points, Wine Enthusiast; Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Nolet Distillery (Nolet family, 11th generation)
Pairing
97 Points, Wine Enthusiast; Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Seared scallops
Diageo
Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and lemon — the buttery waxiness of both the whisky and the scallops creates a luxurious pairing.

Braised osso buco
Vietti (Krause family, since 2016)
Pairing
Braised osso buco with saffron risotto — a classic Piedmontese pairing where the wine's acidity and tannin structure cut through the richness of the marrow.

Mole negro
Chinaco (González family)
Pairing
Mole negro with roasted chicken — the chocolate, spice, and fruit complexity in both the mole and the tequila create one of the great pairings.

Sticky toffee pudding
House of Angostura
Pairing
Sticky toffee pudding with crème anglaise — the toffee, dried fruit, and vanilla in both are a natural marriage.

Thai green curry
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm (Prüm family)
Pairing
Thai green curry with jasmine rice — the wine's sweetness tames the heat while its acidity cuts through the coconut richness.

Grilled Argentine-style short ribs
Bodega Colome (Hess Family Wine Estates)
Pairing
Pair with: Grilled Argentine-style short ribs with chimichurri.

Smoked salmon on oatcakes
Diageo
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked salmon on oatcakes with a drizzle of heather honey.

Risotto
Azienda Agricola Pieropan
Pairing
Pair with: Risotto with fresh peas and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Mole negro
Tequila Fonseca
Pairing
Pair with: Mole negro with chicken, or aged Manchego with quince paste.

Smoked trout pate on rye crackers.
International Beverage Holdings (ThaiBev)
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked trout pate on rye crackers.

Fresh soda bread
Waterford Distillery
Pairing
Pair with: Fresh soda bread with Irish butter.

Smoked brisket
Heaven Hill Brands
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked brisket with a brown-sugar bark, or a wedge of aged Comte.

Dark chocolate truffles dusted
Brugal and Co. (Edrington Group)
Pairing
Pair with: Dark chocolate truffles dusted with espresso powder.

Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Marchesi Antinori
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary jus — the structural tannins and dark fruit cut through the richness while the herbal notes complement the rosemary.

Jerk chicken
Worthy Park Estate
Pairing
Jerk chicken with mango salsa — the tropical fruit and spice in the rum echo the jerk marinade while the funky esters stand up to the heat.

Grilled octopus
Vantguard / Brown-Forman
Pairing
Grilled octopus with romesco sauce — the herbal, olive-forward gin complements the char and the smoky pepper of the romesco.

Smoked gouda and fig jam on walnut bread — the caramel and smoke in the bourbon mirror the cheese while the fig amplifies the dried fruit notes.
Heaven Hill Brands
Pairing
Smoked gouda and fig jam on walnut bread — the caramel and smoke in the bourbon mirror the cheese while the fig amplifies the dried fruit notes.

Aged Manchego cheese
Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard)
Pairing
Aged Manchego cheese with quince paste — the nutty, crystalline quality of the cheese meets the whiskey's pot still spice, while quince mirrors the fortified wine sweetness.

Seared scallops
Weingut Dönnhoff (Family Estate)
Pairing
Seared scallops with lemon-butter sauce and capers — the wine's bright acidity and mineral backbone cut through the butter while the citrus in both amplify each other.

Dark chocolate tart
Beam Suntory
Pairing
Dark chocolate tart with salted caramel — the PX sweetness and dark fruit in the whisky find their mirror in the chocolate and caramel.

Mole negro
Casa Cuervo (Beckmann Family / Proximo Spirits)
Pairing
Mole negro with braised short ribs — the chocolate and warm spice in the tequila amplify the mole's depth while the oak tames the richness.

Smoked pork ribs
Sazerac Company
Pairing
Smoked pork ribs with a brown sugar and black pepper dry rub, or aged cheddar with honeycomb.

Slow-roasted carnitas
Brown-Forman Corporation
Pairing
Slow-roasted carnitas with pickled onion and fresh cilantro, or cajeta flan.

Chilled oysters
Diageo
Pairing
Chilled oysters with mignonette, or a classic English cucumber sandwich on white bread.

Lightly smoked Scottish salmon
The Glenmorangie Company (LVMH)
Pairing
Lightly smoked Scottish salmon with a lemon-dill crème fraîche, or vanilla panna cotta with roasted peaches.

Rack of lamb
Domaines des Grands Crus de la Famille Delon
Pairing
Rack of lamb with a rosemary-garlic crust, or aged Comté cheese with walnut bread.

Alsatian tarte flambée (flammekueche)
Famille Hugel
Pairing
Alsatian tarte flambée (flammekueche) with crème fraîche, onions, and lardons, or a fresh chèvre salad with green apples and walnuts.

Soda bread
Proximo Spirits (José Cuervo)
Pairing
Soda bread with Irish butter and a drizzle of wildflower honey, or dark chocolate truffles with sea salt.

Grilled pineapple
Varela Hermanos S.A.
Pairing
Grilled pineapple with a brown sugar glaze, or a rich tres leches cake.

Pecan pie
Louisville Distilling Company (Bacardi)
Pairing
Pecan pie with rum-raisin ice cream — the rum barrel notes mirror the dessert's caramelized richness.

Lemon tart
Hayman Distillers Ltd
Pairing
Lemon tart with meringue — the gin's gentle sweetness and citrus notes complement the dessert's brightness.

Lamb chops
Bodegas Muga S.L.
Pairing
Lamb chops with rosemary and roasted garlic — the wine's cedar and berry fruit stand up to the richness of the lamb.

Warm apple crumble
Beam Suntory
Pairing
Warm apple crumble with vanilla cream — the whiskey's grain sweetness and apple notes are a natural match.

Mole negro
Tequila Arette de Jalisco S.A. de C.V.
Pairing
Mole negro with dark chocolate — the tequila's cocoa and spice notes weave right into the sauce.

Smoked salmon
Gordon & MacPhail
Pairing
Smoked salmon with honey-mustard glaze — the whisky's light peat and honey echo the dish perfectly.

Wiener Schnitzel
Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg
Pairing
Wiener Schnitzel with a squeeze of lemon — the wine's acidity and pepper cut through the crispy coating perfectly.

Aged Manchego
Fernández Family (Private Estate)
Pairing
Aged Manchego with membrillo (quince paste) — the sherry cask notes bridge rum and cheese beautifully.


Charcuterie board
Maison Ferrand
Pairing
Charcuterie board with cornichons and Dijon mustard

Smoked salmon on rye toast
Diageo
Pairing
Smoked salmon on rye toast

Honey-glazed roasted almonds
Beam Suntory
Pairing
Honey-glazed roasted almonds

Aged Comté cheese and fig preserves
Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard)
Pairing
Aged Comté cheese and fig preserves

Thai green curry
Wagner Family of Wine (Caymus Vineyards)
Pairing
Thai green curry with jasmine rice


Slow-smoked beef brisket
The Prisoner Wine Company (Constellation Brands)
Pairing
Slow-smoked beef brisket with brown sugar rub

Smoked trout pâté on rye crisp — the tea tannin and citrus cut through the fat while the juniper echoes the gentle smoke.
The Shed Distillery
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked trout pâté on rye crisp — the tea tannin and citrus cut through the fat while the juniper echoes the gentle smoke.

Crème brûlée
R.L. Seale and Co. Ltd.
Pairing
Pair with: Crème brûlée with caramelised orange — the toffee and vanilla in the rum trace every note of the dessert.

Vanilla panna cotta
Teeling Whiskey Company
Pairing
Pair with: Vanilla panna cotta with fresh cherry compote — the wine-cask influence in the whiskey makes this pairing seamless.

Texas-style brisket
Garrison Brothers Distillery
Pairing
Pair with: Texas-style brisket with a brown sugar rub — the smoke and fat amplify the bourbon's caramel core beautifully.

Ceviche
Destilería Cascahuin (Grupo Cascahuin)
Pairing
Pair with: Ceviche with fresh lime and cilantro — the mineral agave and citrus notes in the tequila amplify every element of the dish.

Braised lamb shoulder
Torbreck Vintners
Pairing
Pair with: Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic — the pepper and dark fruit in the wine echo every herb and fat note in the lamb.

Fresh Crottin de Chavignol goat's cheese
Henri Bourgeois
Pairing
Pair with: Fresh Crottin de Chavignol goat's cheese with a drizzle of honey — the regional pairing is textbook, and it works every time.

Smoked salmon on oatcakes
Distell International
Pairing
Pair with: Smoked salmon on oatcakes with crème fraîche — the maritime character in both pulls the pairing into perfect alignment.

Hot-smoked salmon and crème fraîche on dark rye — the smoke in the fish meets the whisky's peat, and the fatty richness of the crème fraîche softens the intensity beautifully.
Diageo plc
Pairing
Pair with: Hot-smoked salmon and crème fraîche on dark rye — the smoke in the fish meets the whisky's peat, and the fatty richness of the crème fraîche softens the intensity beautifully.

Fresh oysters
Four Pillars Gin Pty Ltd
Pairing
Pair with: Fresh oysters with a squeeze of Meyer lemon — the citrus and oceanic mineral qualities in both the gin and the oyster create a maritime pairing of rare elegance.

Butter-poached Maine lobster
Far Niente Winery
Pairing
Pair with: Butter-poached Maine lobster with tarragon cream and a squeeze of Meyer lemon — the butter, vanilla, and apple notes in the wine mirror the richness of the dish.

Dark chocolate and ancho chile truffles — the spice and cocoa notes amplify the tequila's warm agave character.
Patrón Spirits International (Bacardi Limited)
Pairing
Pair with: Dark chocolate and ancho chile truffles — the spice and cocoa notes amplify the tequila's warm agave character.

Dark rum cake layered
Campari Group (J. Wray and Nephew Ltd.)
Pairing
Pair with: Dark rum cake layered with dried tropical fruit and spiced simple syrup — the rum's flavour echoes in the cake while the richness softens the tannins.

A board of aged hard cheeses — Comté, Gruyère, and mature cheddar. The pot still spice cuts through the fat while the sherry notes echo the nuttiness of the aged cheese.
Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard)
Pairing
Pair with: A board of aged hard cheeses — Comté, Gruyère, and mature cheddar. The pot still spice cuts through the fat while the sherry notes echo the nuttiness of the aged cheese.

Prime dry-aged ribeye
Joseph Phelps Vineyards (LVMH Moët Hennessy)
Pairing
Pair with: Prime dry-aged ribeye with black truffle butter — the weight and tannin structure of Insignia demands equally substantial, umami-rich food.

Pecan pralines and dark chocolate — the nut and caramel tones in both the bourbon and the candy create a seamless, indulgent pairing.
Sazerac Company
Pairing
Pair with: Pecan pralines and dark chocolate — the nut and caramel tones in both the bourbon and the candy create a seamless, indulgent pairing.

Bistecca alla fiorentina — thick-cut charcoal-grilled T-bone
Tenuta San Guido
Pairing
Bistecca alla fiorentina — thick-cut charcoal-grilled T-bone with salt, pepper, and olive oil

Roasted chicken
Chateau Musar
Pairing
Roasted chicken with preserved lemon and saffron rice
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