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Bowmore Whisky Dinner Pairing Menu

Bowmore Whisky Dinner Pairing Menu

Herrings are plentiful in the shared ocean between Scotland and Islay only becoming ‘kippers’ when they are cured in salt and cold smoked.

With its notes of zesty lemon and a sweet honey edge with underlying lslay peat, Bowmore pairs perfectly with some of these key ingredients.

The Menu

Starter:
Bowmore cured wild salmon, pickled fennel, quail eggs, parsley caper dressing

Main:
Earl grey tea smoked Scottish venison loin, smoked pancetta puy lentils, buttered kale, white plum and Bowmore infused pan juices

Dessert:
Bowmore zabaglione - shortbread biscuit, espresso dusting

Cheese Pairing:
Strong goats cheese, oat cakes, sweet clove apple compote

Sweet Pairing:
Raspberry milk chocolate bon-bon

Taste Profile:
Stone fruit and smoke

Pairing Rationale:
The soft peaty notes of the Bowmore reinforce the smoky quality of the venison, with sharper citrus and stoned fruit lifting the puy lentils. A finishing note of dark chocolate complements the venison beautifully.

Bowmore Whisky Dinner Pairing Menu

Welcome Drink: Bojito

Vessel: Highball
Ice: Crushed
Garnish: Mint

Ingredients:
50ml Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
1Bar spoon sugar
½ Lime cut into segments
8-10 Mint leaves
Chilled soda water to top up

Method:
Muddle lime segments and sugar together in glass, add mint and GENTLY crush.
Fill glass with crushed ice, add Bowmore and gently churn with bar spoon. Top with soda water and garnish with a mint sprig.

Comments:
A twist on the classic Mojito with the influence of Bowmore Whisky

Bowmore Whisky Mojito Cocktail

Starter: Bowmore 12 Year Old

Vessel: Glencairn or rocks glass
Ice: Optional to suit
Garnish: None

Ingredients:
25ml or 50ml Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Pour according to your requirements

Method:
Simply pour your required measure of Bowmore 12 Year Old into a clean dry glass

Comments:
Simple, perfect

Bowmore Whisky Starter

Main Course: Bowmore 12 Year Old Highball

Vessel: Highball
Ice: Cubed
Garnish: Citrus Twist

Ingredients:
25ml or 50ml Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Chilled soda water

Method:
Pour all measured ingredients into a high ball glass
Fill with ice and lengthen with chilled soda water
Stir to mix
Garnish with a citrus twist

Bowmore Whisky And Soda

Dessert: Bowmore 15 Year Old

Vessel: Glencairn or rocks glass
Ice: Optional to suit
Garnish: None

Ingredients:
25ml or 50ml Bowmore 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Pour according to your requirements

Method:
Simply pour your required measure of Bowmore 15 Year Old Whisky into a clean dry glass

Comments:
Simple, perfect

Bowmore Whisky Dessert

Cheese Pairing: Bowmore 18 Year Old

Vessel: Glencairn or rocks glass
Ice: Optional to suit
Garnish: None

Ingredients:
25ml or 50ml Bowmore 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Pour according to your requirements

Method:
Simply pour your required measure of Bowmore 18 Year Old Whisky into a clean dry glass

Comments:
Simple, perfect

Cheese Pairing Bowmore 18 Year Old

Sweet Pairing: Bowmore 12 Old Fashioned

Vessel: Rocks glass
Ice: Ice ball or cubed ice
Garnish: Orange peel

Ingredients:
50ml Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
15ml sugar syrup or sugar cube
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Method:
Stir down the Bowmore Single Malt, syrup and bitters in a mixing glass to desired dilution.
Strain over cubed ice or ice ball in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange zest.

Comments:
A classic whisky cocktail with the influence of Bowmore

Sweet Pairing Bowmore 12 Old Fashioned

Chocolate Pairing: Bowmore 18 Year Old

Vessel: Glencairn or rocks glass
Ice: Optional to suit
Garnish: None

Ingredients:
25ml or 50ml Bowmore 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Pour according to your requirements

Method:
Simply pour your required measure of Bowmore 18 Year Old into a clean dry glass

Comments:
Simple, perfect

Chocolate Pairing Bowmore 18 Year Old

Snack Pairing: Deep In The Vaults

Vessel: Rocks glass
Ice: Cubed (for stirring)
Garnish: Orange twist and salted fudge

Ingredients:
50ml Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
15ml Oloroso sherry
15ml Benedictine
Pinch of smoked salt

Method:
Add all ingredients to an ice filled mixing glass.
Stir for 25 seconds and string into a chilled coupette.
Garnish with an orange twist

Comments:
Add a small cube of salted fudge on the side for a prefect serve.

Snack Pairing Bowmore

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