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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
