Spirits pairings for Vietnamese Grilled Pork

Rum

Caramel-toned, soft oak.

Why it works with Vietnamese Grilled Pork

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Vietnamese Grilled Pork

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Charcoal-mellowed bourbon cousin.

Why it works with Vietnamese Grilled Pork

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.

Why it works with Vietnamese Grilled Pork

Herb-forward, clean, lightly sweet drinks echo the fresh-herb-and-fish-sauce palette.