Spirits that pair with

Rigatoni

Across 28 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Bourbon

10 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works

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

Works with Ham Rigatoni · Chicken Rigatoni · Rigatoni A La Korma · Chicken Liver Rigatoni +6 more Ham Rigatoni · Chicken Rigatoni · Rigatoni A La Korma · Chicken Liver Rigatoni · Rigatoni With Meatballs · Caramel's Chicken Rigatoni · Rigatoni With Chicken Livers · Rigatoni Pasta With Lamb Ragu · Braised Spareribs With Rigatoni · Baked Rigatoni With Ham, Tomatoes And Feta Cheese

Speyside Single Malt

7 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works

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

Works with Chicken Rigatoni · Chicken Liver Rigatoni · Rigatoni With Meatballs · Caramel's Chicken Rigatoni +3 more Chicken Rigatoni · Chicken Liver Rigatoni · Rigatoni With Meatballs · Caramel's Chicken Rigatoni · Rigatoni With Chicken Livers · Rigatoni With Shrimp In Tomato And Feta Sauce · Baked Rigatoni With Ham, Tomatoes And Feta Cheese

Blanco Tequila

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Rigatoni With Spicy Tomato And Cheese Sauce

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Cognac

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works with Rigatoni Pasta With Lamb Ragu

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 Rigatoni Pasta With Lamb Ragu

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 Rigatoni Pasta With Lamb Ragu

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