Bourbon
With the strong wood influence of being aged in new charred oak barrels, bourbons tend to have a sweet caramel and vanilla-like profile that complements aged cheddars. As a back-up, consider a nutty Manchego with a swoop of honey to match the sweetness of the alcohol.
Try: Koval Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, which has notes of apricot and pepper on top of the more traditional bourbon flavors.
Rye
This style of American whiskey is typically leaner than bourbon, with a spicy, earthy character. Hard cheeses such as aged gouda, gruyère or Parmigiano-Reggiano work well here (especially the ones with the crunchy salt crystals that form with a bit of age.) Or go for a creamy brie or Camembert—the bite from the whiskey will counter the richness of the cheese.
Try: Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey, which has a molasses and honeyed character on top of the spicy rye notes.
Smoked Whiskey
The super bold flavor of smoked whiskey can overwhelm subtle foods. Choose something assertive, like a creamy Stilton or Roquefort to match the intensity level or the whiskey, or pair like-with-like by picking a smoked gouda or cheddar.
Try: Corsair Triple Smoke American Whiskey, which combines the sweet character of bourbon plus the smoky character of a single malt.
With the strong wood influence of being aged in new charred oak barrels, bourbons tend to have a sweet caramel and vanilla-like profile that complements aged cheddars. As a back-up, consider a nutty Manchego with a swoop of honey to match the sweetness of the alcohol.
Try: Koval Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, which has notes of apricot and pepper on top of the more traditional bourbon flavors.
Rye
This style of American whiskey is typically leaner than bourbon, with a spicy, earthy character. Hard cheeses such as aged gouda, gruyère or Parmigiano-Reggiano work well here (especially the ones with the crunchy salt crystals that form with a bit of age.) Or go for a creamy brie or Camembert—the bite from the whiskey will counter the richness of the cheese.
Try: Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey, which has a molasses and honeyed character on top of the spicy rye notes.
Smoked Whiskey
The super bold flavor of smoked whiskey can overwhelm subtle foods. Choose something assertive, like a creamy Stilton or Roquefort to match the intensity level or the whiskey, or pair like-with-like by picking a smoked gouda or cheddar.
Try: Corsair Triple Smoke American Whiskey, which combines the sweet character of bourbon plus the smoky character of a single malt.
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