Complementary Flavor Combinations
This brings us to the next reason why beer and whiskey are an ideal combination.
Both whiskey and beer have a strong malty undertone, does that slightly sweet and nutty taste ring a bell? This trace of the raw materials shines in both, and even more so when drunk together.
Have you ever heard the phrase “a hauf an a hauf”? In Scotland, where single malt whisky originated and the place we here at Ballantine’s call home, it’s not uncommon to order a whisky with half a pint of beer at the pub or bar.
The person who is going to drink it will usually alternate a sip of each drink, which is an ideal way to try combining different whiskeys and beers to see what works.
Remember that everyone has different tastes and what your friend thinks is a great combination, you may not like at all… It can even be a bad drink, of whiskey. The fun part is that there are plenty of whiskey and beer combinations to try.
We live in a time when there are millions of different beers on the market, traditional beers, refreshing European beers or quirky American IPAs, and the same can be said for whiskey. Never before have there been so many options, including whiskey spirits.
Take a look at our whiskey collection, see if there’s anything that catches your eye.