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Los mejores aperitivos dulces y salados para acompañar un whisky

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¿Alguien ha dicho aperitivo? Un bocado de sabor dulce o salado suele ser el complemento perfecto para un whisky, ya sea en una reunión informal o en una experiencia de cata completa.

Todo sabe mejor con comida, incluso tu botella favorita de Ballantine’s. Sin más dilación, te presentamos los mejores aperitivos para acompañar tu whisky.

What snacks go with whiskey?

Aperitifs and Scotch whisky were born to be together. It’s hard to go wrong… There are plenty of great options for dressing up a glass of whiskey, from pretzels and peanuts to chocolate and cheese.

But, depending on how you enjoy the liquor, you could consider other different flavors. For example, pair Ballantine’s 30 Year Old with simpler bites like crackers and soft cheddar cheese so you don’t overshadow the nuances of its flavor. On the other hand, the intense profile of Ballantine’s Brazil is compatible with saltier and spicier flavors.

Stock your pantry with appetizers to offer whiskey tasting experiences at home; after all, you’re the host! Choose the flavor profile of each drink and pair it with related flavors. Do you detect notes of red apple? Cinnamon, pork, and pear are a good bet.

No matter what the drink is, here are some of the best appetizers to pair with a whiskey. Our best advice? Put them all on a large tray to chop and taste like there’s no tomorrow.

Cheese

When is cheese a bad idea? Cheese is our weakness, especially when paired with whiskey. The reason why these two delicacies combine so well is their variety of flavors and their maturation process. Therefore, most cheeses will combine quite well, whether they are hard, soft or fragrant.

If you don’t know which cheese to choose (we know that feeling), take a sip of whiskey and choose the dominant flavors. Bet on a blue cheese such as Stilton or Roquefort. Do you detect vanilla nuances? Try a wedge of melted Camembert cheese, drizzled with honey and topped with fruit and a glass of Hot Toddy by the fire. Sounds good, right?

 

Meat

Whether on a plate, with a cracker or on a sandwich, meat is always an excellent snack to enjoy with a whiskey. Cold cuts such as salami and chorizo combine perfectly with single malt Scotch whiskies that mix sweet and savory notes. The best way to serve meat appetizers with whiskey is a charcuterie board. You can make a selection of your favorite cuts along with other complementary Instagram-style bites or you can put them all on a tray and start snacking, without judgment.

 

Crackers and chips

Savory, meaty, cheesy, spicy… even with a prawn cocktail. Like our range of whiskies, crackers and chips come in a multitude of shapes and flavours, offering plenty of options to complement your drink.

These pantry staples are always a good resource, whether it’s for a feast of appetizers or as a snack. So, what’s your choice? Classic savory pretzels? Cheese bites? Sweet chili cookies? Whatever you choose, there’s a whiskey to go with it. Our favorite combination for an elegant Friday night is a cocktail with fries. Next time you’re craving fries, try them with a Whiskey Sour or a sweet Summer Pitcher.

 

Chocolate

Our range of whiskies is prized for treasuring sugary notes, from honey and vanilla, to cherry and caramel apple. So let yourself be surprised by those bites of chocolate the next time you pour a glass.

A dark or milk chocolate bar is a nice accompaniment to a Ballantine’s 7 Bourbon Barrel Finish thanks to its layers of creamy caramel and vanilla apple. If you want to treat yourself, add some chocolate truffles while enjoying a whiskey on the rocks. Tip: stir the salted caramel for a burst of flavor.

 

Nuts

There’s a reason nuts are a regular food in bars. Whether they’re salted, roasted with honey, or covered in chocolate, we can’t help but order a bowl of them every time a drink comes into our hands. Most nuts pair well with a glass of whiskey, but if you want to choose the right ones, consider the flavors of your chosen blend.

Brazil nuts and bitter pecans bring out the sweet tones of a vanilla finish, while pistachios and pecans complement a stronger whiskey. What about savory blends? They go well with everything. Try them to dress up a spiced Scotch whisky or a whisky with sweet cider.

 

Fruits

It’s as simple as grabbing an apple from the fruit basket, but if you want to level up your snack tray the next time you pour yourself a drink, there are plenty of ways to do it.

For example, you can create a mixture of dried fruit with chocolate chips, nuts and anything you fancy to accompany your aromatic and spicy glass of Ballantine’s 21 Year Old. If you prefer to go the savory route, use fruit and cheese chutney or apple slices. No matter which fruit you choose, do it the classic way with a Scottish Old Fashioned, our ideal cocktail for a sophisticated snack marathon.

From sweet and savory flavors to sweet and sour flavors, if you’ve worked up an appetite or are just looking for more whiskey drinks to accompany your favorite appetizers, we have all the information you need to make your nights at home even more special.

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