Food and Beverage

British pub fare is known for being tasty, traditional, and slightly eccentric. If you are like many and enjoy a fine whiskey from time to time, you may consider a light food to complement your malt whiskey. There are few foods that truly complement a beautifully malted whiskey, as the whiskey is meant to be savoured and enjoyed and not overpowered by heavy foods. However, because whiskey can be strong and is often drunk during social occasions, it is pleasant to have some complementing finger foods to enhance the whiskey and the socialization.

Blue Stilton cheese is a long-time favourite of many pub goers and whiskey drinkers. This sharp, classic cheese is aged to perfection and can be served by itself in small diced chunks or with a toasted cracker. This type of cheese is full of flavour and is typically consumed in small portions due to the richness of it. This makes it an ideal complementing food to enjoy while savouring a nice whiskey.

Bangers and mash is another type of traditional English pub cuisine that works well served with a whiskey as long as it is served in extremely moderate portions. This is a heavier type of food and miniature servings will be an ideal way to complement a malt whiskey. Miniature sausages served with a small spoonful of mashed potatoes can be a great food addition to join the presence of your favourite whiskey during a special occasion.

Pate is another food that you can enjoy with a fine malt whiskey. Though this food got its origins from France, it has been adapted to fit both English and American culinary arts and is now a popular finger food to be enjoyed with finer drinks. Pate is a spread that is in the shape of a paste or thick sauce and is often enjoyed over toast or crackers. Pate can be made with cognac, vegetables, cheeses, various liquids, and even meats. Because of its ability to be so diverse and flavourful, pate can make a great accompaniment to any whiskey.