Spirits that pair with

Pies

Across 26 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Chartreuse

Liqueurs & digestifs

130 herbs, bracingly complex.

Why it works with Quiche And Salty Pies

Refined sippers — brandy, dry martini, herbal liqueur — were invented for the French table.

Dark Rum

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works with Caramelized Apple Pies With Vanilla Ice Cream

Roasty, citrus-cream, or boozy-sweet pours layer onto frozen desserts as temperature contrast.

Highland Single Malt

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works with Lamb And Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pies

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 Lamb And Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pies

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