Spirits pairings for Grilled Scallops

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Scotch & Irish whiskey

Smoke, brine, iodine.

Why it works

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

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Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Grilled Scallops Wrapped In Apple-smoked Bacon, Arugula Salad

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works with Grilled Scallops Wrapped In Apple-smoked Bacon, Arugula Salad

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Grilled Scallops Wrapped In Apple-smoked Bacon, Arugula Salad

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works with Grilled Scallops With Grilled Apples And Honey Drizzle

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Charcoal-mellowed bourbon cousin.

Why it works with Grilled Scallops Wrapped In Apple-smoked Bacon, Arugula Salad

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.