For far too long, hotels and restaurants have mulled over what bar snacks they can offer to their guests with their alco-beverages. They do not wish to offer them something substantial, as that might leave the guests feeling too full to enjoy a meal, neither can it be too light.
This is what makes snacks like Spanish tapas a great accompaniment. But is that all there is when it comes food pairings with premium beverages like Scotch whisky?
❖ Cheese –Cheese is one of the safest pairings when it comes to alcoholic drinks. However, not many know the right way to bring these two amazing things together. Both scotch whisky and cheese have multiple things in common — they taste best when aged and come in a multitude of flavors.
Pick an aged cheddar if the scotch is smoky. If the guest seeks spiced scotches like The Macallan Triple Cask 12 yr Old Scotch Whisky, there is nothing better than a bite of mellow blue cheese with. Fan of brie or goat cheese? Pour a glass of light, fragrant whisky and you are good to go.
❖ Grilled Meat – Premium whiskies in India are usually had with grilled or fried meat, but guess what goes best with it? Steaks! If guests prefer to avoid red meat, you can offer chicken or grilled fish steaks to enjoy with a glass of The Famous Grouse.
❖ Dark Chocolate – Yes, it is true. Many fans of Scotch whisky in European and Asian countries have dark chocolate with their drink and recommend it as the best. They complement each other like lime and soda.
Avoid sugary chocolates and pick a premium bar of Hazelnut Milk chocolate with Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky. If you ask me, give your guests flavored dark chocolates like tangy orange or chili chocolate, as they can enhance the flavor of the whisky with the spice notes.
❖ Nuts – A holler to all the old-schoolers at the back — your favorite whisky pairing is here, and it is quite a notable choice! Dried fruits and nuts cannot ever go wrong with a neat peg of scotch. All one has got to do is be a little innovative and experiment with different kinds of nuts for the drinking session.
❖ Pizza – Pizza and whisky — it’s a classic! These beverages are designed to bring out the finest tastes in food, especially pizza, which happens to be one of many Italian dishes most guests love and can’t live without. The combination of pizza and whisky enhanced the flavours of both the pizza and the whisky. Pair a classic piece of cheese pizza with just an equally classic The Famous Grouse and your guests will love it. Look at the key ingredients of the pizza as a general rule of thumb for breaking out of the conventional pizza and whisky combo.
Wrapping Up
So, there you have it —some zingy ideas on the best snacks to pair with the glass of scotch whisky for your guests. Play around with these and figure out a platter that works best for your clientele. Go all out to dish up the perfect side table!
