Whisky and other Spirits

There are many other drinks you can pair with food - whisky and other spirits, liqueurs, sake, fruit wines, soft drinks and even water! This section explores some of the options.

Recent articles

Which whisky pairs best with haggis? Jan 13, 2010: Given that whisky is generally considered the most appropriate match for haggis I thought it would be interesting to check out what Britain’s top whisky experts have to recommend for this coming Burns Night. Their suggestions are surprisingly similar . . .

Game terrine and London dry gin Dec 21, 2009: I’ve already written about how well game terrine pairs with oloroso sherry. Now I’ve discovered an equally good, if not better pairing: London Dry Gin.

The best match for caviar - vodka or champagne? Dec 15, 2009: One of the highlights of my recent New York trip was an extraordinary caviar tasting at Petrossian where I had a chance to taste for the first time the new farm-reared caviars that are coming out of the US and other countries such as Israel and China.

Which foods pair best with whisky? Oct 6, 2009: A round up of what I think are the best matches for different styles to introduce our new Whisky and Other Drinks section

A water, wine and fish dinner in London Jun 16, 2009: I get to go to some amazing food and wine events but none has been quite as original as last night’s dinner, part of a series called A Journey From Water to Wine: New Concepts in Contemporary Fish Cuisine. The idea was conceived by one of the wine world’s more charmingly eccentric characters, Roberto Bava and co-funded by San Pellegrino (hence the water - and the lavishness of the boxed set of menus we received at the end. They must be one of the few companies who are not credit-crunched these days . . . )

Sake and food pairing Jan 14, 2009: What type of food is the best match for sake and why? Shirley Booth, founder of the British Sake Association comes up with a few surprises and some useful pointers on serving temperatures

Is the sake revolution finally taking off? Jan 13, 2009: In the first of two articles about sake, food writer and film-maker Shirley Booth, founder of the British Sake Association, charts the growing interest in sake in the UK and where to enjoy this subtle and sophisticated drink in London.

Why mineral waters taste different Jan 9, 2009: You may have a preference for fizzy or still but does your appreciation of mineral water go much beyond that? With the recession in full swing maybe 2009 is the year to forgo more expensive drinks and become a water connoisseur . . .

Some exciting drink pairings for cheese Oct 7, 2008: We automatically think of matching wine and cheese or beer and cheese but there are many drinks that work just as well and can give a real ‘wow factor’ to your cheeseboard

Is whisky the best drink to give on Father’s Day? Jun 13, 2008: Depends on your dad . . .