Spirits to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner

Spirits to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it's time to gift and pair.  If you are bringing a host or hostess gift this year to Thanksgiving dinner or if you wish to gift something to someone since you won't be able to make their get together its smart to pair the meal with a spirit that embodies the flavors of fall and complements the classic dishes of the holiday.

There’s not a Bourbon that pairs better with the flavors of Thanksgiving desserts than Woodford Reserve.  This Bourbon hosts flavors or chocolate, oak and just an hint of spice along with notes of vanilla and caramel.  Woodford Reserve is an amazing way to end a big meal.  Pair this with a slice of pecan pie for optimum enjoyment.  You can also add a splash of Woodford Reserve to fresh whipping cream and serve on top of apple pie.  Gift this to lovers of fall flavors and traditional Bourbon lovers.

Wild Turkey 101 is a fuller, richer expression of the traditional Wild Turkey profile.  It’s spicy and has a very distinct cinnamon note that makes lovers of Wild Turkey coming back for more.  This bourbon is perfectly served on the rocks with a Thanksgiving feast and pairs well with dishes like yams and sweet potatoes as well as stuffings with apples, cherries and figs. It also pairs well with the sweet flavors of cranberry. Gift Wild Turkey 101 for enjoyment during the main course at Thanksgiving.

The higher proof Makers Mark 46 is spicier and fuller in body than the traditional Makers Mark.  Makers Mark is a mainstay at many Thanksgiving dinners because of it’s flavors but Makers Mark 46 offers a bolder punch of spice.  It pairs well with the general flavors of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

New lovers of Whiskey will get great satisfaction with a bottle of Gentleman Jack.  If you want to gift a bottle of spirits that will be favored by a number of people at a feast, then you cannot go wrong with Gentleman Jack.

For a new take on holiday flavors, try Ole' Smoky Blackberry Moonshine.  The sweet berry flavors pair nicely with the spices common in Thanksgiving desserts.  From apple pie a la mode to pumpkin pie, this will be a crowd pleaser. Don’t let the sweet taste fool you-this packs a punch. If you are looking for something more traditional go for Ole' Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine.  Like blackberry moonshine, it is perfect for traditional Thanksgiving desserts. Gift it to those that love the sweeter side of spirits.