Spirits that pair with

Apple Cider

Across 23 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Highland Single Malt

3 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Roast Tenderloin Of Pork With Apple Cider Caramel Sauce And Dauphinoise Potatoes · Roast Tenderloin Of Pork With Apple Cider Caramel Sauce And Dapuphinoise Potatoes · Lamb Ravioli, Sweet Potato And Anjou Pear Puree, Crusted Candied Walnuts, Apple Cider Demi-glace

Islay Peated Scotch

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Smoke, brine, iodine.

Why it works with Lamb Ravioli, Sweet Potato And Anjou Pear Puree, Crusted Candied Walnuts, Apple Cider Demi-glace

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

White Rum

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.

Why it works with Alaskan Halibut With Apple Cider Gastique

Crisp, clean, lightly herbal pours stay out of the way of delicate fish — texture without weight.