scotch - everything you need to know - Flipbook - Page 10
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TIPS TO PAIR
FOOD AND SCOTCH
When deciding what whisky goes with what dish, think
about the flavours the whisky can bring out in the food
and vice versa. Never be afraid to experiment.
The flavours in the whisky and the food need to
complement each other but don’t always have to exactly
match. For example, spicy foods often go better with a
sweeter whisky.
Light whiskies such as HAIG CLUB™ tend to pair best with
light dishes such as seafood, but surprising combinations
such as TALISKER™ and oysters can also be magnificent.
Medium bodied, and richer whiskies tend to go better with
gamey meats.
Full bodied whiskies go best with strong full flavoured
dishes. For example, the smoky full flavoured JOHNNIE
WALKER® BLACK LABEL goes very well with a cheese
platter.
An important thing to remember when pairing food and
whisky is not only the taste but the aromas and texture
of the pairing.
