Spirits that pair with

Walnut

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Aged Rum

30 dishes

Rum

Caramel-toned, soft oak.

Why it works

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

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Amaro

30 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works

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

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Cognac

30 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works

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

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Speyside Single Malt

29 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works

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

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Añejo Tequila

Tequila & mezcal

Aged, deep, almost whiskey-like.

Why it works with Walnut Date Torte

Big-roast, caramel-deep, and coffee-tinged pours echo cocoa bitterness and bring sweet body.

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