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How to pair whisky with cheese

How to pair whisky with cheese

Posted on November 13 2013 at 09:52

I’d been aware that cheese was a good match for whisky but it was good to have the opportunity to try several different styles and cheeses at a tasting recently.

Tags: whisky and cheese tasting Islay whisky malt whisky whisky French cheese Livarot washed rind cheese Bleu d'Auvergne blue cheese Beaufort Alpine cheese food:cheese
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10 food pairings for peaty whiskies

10 food pairings for peaty whiskies

Posted on November 30 2020 at 07:15

Following my trip to Islay a while ago I drew up some pairings for its extraordinary peaty whiskies. I’m not a great one for whisky dinners but I like the idea of serving tapa-sized dishes with a dram.

Tags: Laphroaig Lagavulin Maltesers dark chocolate food:desserts & cakes kitcheree food:pasta, rice & noodles baba ganoush aubergines food:veg & salads kipper paté teriyaki salmon food:fish & shellfish reindeer smoked venison food:game char siu pork food:pork lamb meatballs kofte mutton Roquefort food:cheese Islay whisky whisky drink:spirits & cocktails Ardbeg
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