Spirits pairings for Sausage Shepherd's Pie With Sweet Potatoes And Squash

Rum

Caramel-toned, soft oak.

Why it works with Sausage Shepherd's Pie With Sweet Potatoes And Squash

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works with Sausage Shepherd's Pie With Sweet Potatoes And Squash

Sweet-roasty, citrus-edged, and bitter-soft pours all keep dessert from cloying.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Sausage Shepherd's Pie With Sweet Potatoes And Squash

Sweet-roasty, citrus-edged, and bitter-soft pours all keep dessert from cloying.

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works with Sausage Shepherd's Pie With Sweet Potatoes And Squash

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Sausage Shepherd's Pie With Sweet Potatoes And Squash

Crisp lager-clean or rye-spicy pours match snappy casing and salty pork.

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works with Sausage Shepherd's Pie With Sweet Potatoes And Squash

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.