Whisky and Food combinations

[Gov]

Had Yamazakai 12yo together with taco a couple of weeks back - splendid match. The fruity and lemony charachter of the malt really match the heavily spiced food.

Who says mexican beer and tequila only go with a taco

[oldrip57]

I fairly frequently pair American straight rye with food. For example, I chased my traditional Thanksgiving turkey with traditional American straight whiskey: in this case, Willett (#1, bottled for Doug Philips) 22yo, barrel-proof rye. It also pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate -- even alongside a fine Port.

[oldrip57]

...I actually poured some whisky into the marinade and let it the entrecotes soak for a few hours before putting them onto the grill. It tasted really good...

This is my standard practice with marinading steak. You might as well say I add things to whiskey to make the marinade: the whiskey is the major portion.
I've even been known to use Stagg in marinade for finer cuts. Been taught to always use ingredients equal to the task, you know.

[orangedogofglory]

I used some of the Balvenie 17 Sherry Oak in a grilled version of bananas foster. Once the sauce reduces a little the sherry REALLY comes out and it complements everything well.

[The Scotch Chix]

Does anybody else use whisky to caramelize onions?

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[Gov]

Does anybody else use whisky to caramelize onions?

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That sounds very good! I may try it with the Drumguish I pick up if its bad.

[IainB]

You've just reminded me of another good combination. Bucket loads of Tyrconnell with IWC cut sandwiches and IWC prepared chicken wings. And cheese things on sticks. Magic!

I think the dog got a fair share of the sandwiches though.

As I kept dropping them

Now I'm worried. The guy who made the sandwiches was secretly feeding his to the dog!

[Klas]

You might as well say I add things to whiskey to make the marinade: the whiskey is the major portion.

[hilliamash]

I like the idea of using whisky for this too--I have a sample bottle of Dewar's that I could use for this! Yum!

[orangedogofglory]

I like the idea of using whisky for this too--I have a sample bottle of Dewar's that I could use for this! Yum!

Whisky for marinade is always a good option!

Last night I was having a BenRiach 12, and wanted a snack. So I made up chips and queso. On the surface, a mixture of chips, queso, and BenRiach may not sound appealing, but it really brought out the sweetness of the BenRiach - made it come across a little stronger.

[oldrip57]

...Oh, and any recipe that calls for vanilla will accept bourbon in equivalent quantity as a substitute. (People say they like my peanut brittle !)

[lohssanami]

...Oh, and any recipe that calls for vanilla will accept bourbon in equivalent quantity as a substitute. (People say they like my peanut brittle !)

[Deactivated Member]

A quick bump for Moyboy

[Ganga]

Friday, I grilled up some sirloins. I had a glass of the SMWS 33.66, Ardbeg 9 yo. Amazing what high alcohol will do with the seasonings on a steak. All the spices are brought forward with great intensity. Then underlying all the spices is that rich earthiness of the Islay whisky.

[Ganga]

Tonight I cooked up some "home fries" with Lawrey's salt and seasoned pepper. Then some large scallops. All served with Bowmore 12. Scallops were dipped in butter.

Interesting thing was that the smokiness of the Bow really diminished highlighting the lavander. I found it a very interesting experience. Not quite as good as a Laphroaig though.

[Di Blasi]

Tonight I cooked up some "home fries" with Lawrey's salt and seasoned pepper. Then some large scallops. All served with Bowmore 12. Scallops were dipped in butter.

Interesting thing was that the smokiness of the Bow really diminished highlighting the lavander. I found it a very interesting experience. Not quite as good as a Laphroaig though.

Sounds like a nice plate of California fish and chips there Ganga, bet it was good, especially with the Bowmore.

[Muskrat Portage]

Since it's 1920 hrs here, Cafe Herman opens in what... 10 hours?

The latest whisky & food combo I've tried was an earlier touted chocolate and whisky. I found that I prefer the dark rich chocolate with whisky over the sweeter milk chocolate.

Musky

[Deactivated Member]

Not a whisky & food combination in my original sense, but the other day I quickly rushed up some stir-fried duck breast and vegetables IN a dram of JW Green.

Very nice!

[JohnyyGuitar]

I CAN'T beleive you guys are still talking about this "Whisky & Food Combinations" thing, have you no sense of taste.

Food and whisky go together like farts and flowers, Bush and Puton, like ice cream and pickles.....There is one simple reason why, which I don't really expect most people to understand, but, high alcohol content spirits have a numbing effect on the taste buds, it's that simple. If I've learned one thing in life it's - don't numb you taste buds before a meal, never mind during it. Want proof - trying having a dram of scotch before wine tasting....it's taste like water,I know - water has no taste, that's my point.

There is only one thing that goes with whiskey, and that's another whiskey. Have it after dinner.

But what you do with your life, such as it is, is your business, and I'll end in paraphrasing and old saying - "no one ever went broke under estimating the bad taste of the American public", I'd modify that to include all the public....cheers...

[Gov]

My farts smell like flowers
So........they can go together after all

[Novice Scotch Fan]

Occasionally, I will have milk chocolate with certain scotches like Dalwhinnie and Johnnie Walker Gold. They compliment each other well.

[Ganga]

I CAN'T beleive you guys are still talking about this "Whisky & Food Combinations" thing, have you no sense of taste.

Food and whisky go together like farts and flowers, Bush and Puton, like ice cream and pickles.....There is one simple reason why, which I don't really expect most people to understand, but, high alcohol content spirits have a numbing effect on the taste buds, it's that simple. If I've learned one thing in life it's - don't numb you taste buds before a meal, never mind during it. Want proof - trying having a dram of scotch before wine tasting....it's taste like water,I know - water has no taste, that's my point.

There is only one thing that goes with whiskey, and that's another whiskey. Have it after dinner.

But what you do with your life, such as it is, is your business, and I'll end in paraphrasing and old saying - "no one ever went broke under estimating the bad taste of the American public", I'd modify that to include all the public....cheers...

More meaningless drivel from the man that can't tell what his whisky tastes like.

[hilliamash]

I've found that a nice bit of intense Dark Chocolate goes well with either JW Green or even the peatier Islays.

[Lawrence]

Whisky and food; it works. Who cares if your palate is not 100%? It's just a meal.

It's not a scientific experiement for pities sake.



......and besides if it's a really good restaurant you have the bonus of totally bumming out the wine steward/sommelier by only ordering whisky (in a wine glass). That alone makes it a worth while activity.

[Ganga]

......and besides if it's a really good restaurant you have the bonus of totally bumming out the wine steward/sommelier by only ordering whisky (in a wine glass). That alone makes it a worth while activity.

You forgot to mention that you were only using the wine glass because they didn't stock decent glassware.

"What, you wanted something other than a tumbler?"

[Deactivated Member]

Both these came from distillery staff.

"Ardbeg" with a chunk of parmesan cheese. "Balvenie" with Terry's Choccie Orange.

[JohnyyGuitar]

"Ardbeg" with a chunk of parmesan cheese. "Balvenie" with Terry's Choccie Orange.

barrrrrrrrrrrf


Are we not men ?

Do you wear pink panties while you drink scotch too ?

[les taylor]

"Ardbeg" with a chunk of parmesan cheese. "Balvenie" with Terry's Choccie Orange.

barrrrrrrrrrrf


Are we not men ?

Do you wear pink panties while you drink scotch too ?

Johnny I saw you'd made a post and thought wow he's come back. Then I read it.

[SoMK]

Just like some whiskies, a JG doesn't always improve over time Why should we wear panties indeed !

Food combination for tonight, Mrs Nouet's recipe of a super melting chocolate cake with A'bunadh custard. (batch 19 to be honnest)
Really beautiful.

[andyt]

Are we not men ?

We are Devo

[TheTross]

"Ardbeg" with a chunk of parmesan cheese. "Balvenie" with Terry's Choccie Orange.

barrrrrrrrrrrf


Are we not men ?

Do you wear pink panties while you drink scotch too ?

Only at weekend

[Gov]

Powers and Guinness. Oh wait, its food, sorry

[Gov]

The other night I was thoughly enjoying the newer bottling of 'Fiddich 12 and some TJ 73% cocoa......stunningly good together

[KenBeau]

I remember having a dram of the standard expression of Oban and a chocolate torte some years ago. Oh my that was truly a slice of Heaven for a few minutes.

[Mr Fjeld]

I remember having a dram of the standard expression of Oban and a chocolate torte some years ago. Oh my that was truly a slice of Heaven for a few minutes.

I can imagine it was lovely KenBeau - the Oban 14 is also very chololaty imo.