Spirits pairings for Stilton Sweet Onion Tart

Rum

Caramel-toned, soft oak.

Why it works with Stilton Sweet Onion Tart

Salty-sweet, big-bodied, sometimes-smoky pours wrestle blue's pungent funk into balance.

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works with Stilton Sweet Onion Tart

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 Stilton Sweet Onion Tart

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

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works with Stilton Sweet Onion Tart

Salty-sweet, big-bodied, sometimes-smoky pours wrestle blue's pungent funk into balance.

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Smoke, brine, iodine.

Why it works with Stilton Sweet Onion Tart

Salty-sweet, big-bodied, sometimes-smoky pours wrestle blue's pungent funk into balance.

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works with Stilton Sweet Onion Tart

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