Tasting Table highlights bourbon's versatility, comparing it to iconic spirits like tequila and Champagne. Bourbon's strict guidelines create a spirit with sweet, spicy, and savory notes. It suggests pairing bourbon with food, specifically lasagna, due to its depth of flavor. Bourbon's baking spices, caramel, and wood notes complement lasagna's creamy cheese and savory meats. Recommendations include bold bourbons like Henry McKenna's 10-year single barrel and Calumet Farm's 16-year-old. Different bourbon recipes offer varying flavors—more corn for sweetness, rye for spice, and wheat for a malty taste—all enhancing lasagna's richness. Read the full article to learn more about this unexpected pairing.
Bourbon Is The Unexpected Drink You Should Pair With Meaty Lasagna
Bourbon's rich and warm flavors complement the creamy cheese or bechamel sauces, as well as the savory umami of the beef and pork layers in lasagna.
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