Spirits that pair with

Spicy Eggplant

Across 3 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Bourbon

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Honey Roasted Quail With Spicy Eggplant Relish

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Cognac

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works with Moroccan Spicy Eggplant And Tomato Jam

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

Highland Single Malt

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works with Moroccan Spicy Eggplant And Tomato Jam

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

Islay Peated Scotch

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Smoke, brine, iodine.

Why it works with Moroccan Spicy Eggplant And Tomato Jam

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

Speyside Single Malt

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works with Honey Roasted Quail With Spicy Eggplant Relish

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.