Category Archives: Food Pairings

Milbona Whiskey & Nut Cheese, 0.5%

I like whiskey,

I like cheese,

I also enjoy nuts,

But I’m not sure having them altogether in one package necessarily works for me.

This Whiskey & Nut Cheese has a nice creaminess contrasting with the nutty crunch of walnuts.

I didn’t particularly pick out the whiskey element & found the nutty flavours dominating the cheese.

Perhaps walnuts not being my favourite has influenced me.

I’m more of a pistachio person myself.

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Milbona Cheese is available in Lidl

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Bells Steak & Haggis Pie

No – it’s not whisky.

But it does share the name of a popular Scotch Blend.

And it is a Scottish delicacy.

Or rather 2.

Pies

and

Haggis

All wrapped in a tasty meal!

If you visit Scotland & don’t partake of whisky, pie or haggis – you’re missing out.

I usually ‘go native’ & immerse myself in the tasty trinity.

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Bells Food Group website here.

Bell’s Whisky information here.

Donegal Catch, Craft Cider Battered Haddock Fillets.

I’ve encountered beer battered onion rings & Guinness stew before – but never Craft Cider Battered Haddock.

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Always happy to try out something new this Donegal Catch & Armagh Cider collaboration made my plate.

The batter was noticeably on the lighter & slightly sweeter side.

‘Orchard like’ in reference to fish is a bit of a stretch – but it did make for a very tasty experience.

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I think I’d have these again!

An innovative pairing from Donegal Catch & Armagh Cider.

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Lidl De Luxe Beer Battered Onion Rings

Maybe it was the pubs being closed?

Yearning c/othewhiskeynut

Spotting these Beer Battered Onion Rings in my local Lidl reminded me of pre-pandemic carefree days.

They made my basket.

They made my oven.

They made my plate.

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They brought back memories of the good days,

And yearnings of days yet to come.

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Dunnes Simply Better, Barrel Aged Feta Cheese.

Browsing the cheese aisle in my local Dunnes Stores a feta cheese caught my eye.

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‘Barrel Aged’ it stated.

What barrels & for how long?

Turns out beechwood for a minimum of 60 days.

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I couldn’t discern any wood influence – but enjoying the feta brought me back to lazy beachside days in Greece tucking into a wholesome & fresh feta cheese salad after the previous nights entertainment.

It’s not just whiskey that’s barrel aged!

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Tipperary Irish Whiskey Artisan Ice Cream, 1%

Irish Whiskey comes in many shapes & forms with exciting new releases appearing on an almost weekly basis.

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Yum yum! c/othewhiskeynut

One innovative idea I came across in my local Lidl was Tipperary Irish Whiskey Artisan Ice Cream.

How could I resist?

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Sounds good! c/othewhiskeynut

A serving was prepared – neat to begin with – although extra toppings of strawberries, cream & even a dash of single malt were later enjoyed!

The ice cream was exceptionally smooth, creamy & lucious.

A hint of maltiness came through the rich vanilla base.

Made in Tipperary using whiskey sourced from Kilbeggan Distillery – this ice cream has no artificial additives or colouring.

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Small batch ice cream. c/othewhiskeynut

A highly entertaining dessert that can be enjoyed in numerable ways.

Delicious!

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Union Hall Smoked Salmon Pate infused with West Cork Irish Whiskey, 2.5%

The diversification of Irish Whiskey continues with this delightful smoked salmon pâté from unionhallsmokedfish.com.

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Delightful! c/othewhiskeynut

Infused with West Cork Irish Whiskey – a venture founded by former fishermen itself – this is not an entirely unexpected food pairing.

I found it a light salmon pâté – yet bursting with flavour.

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Can I have some more? c/othewhiskeynut

The fresh citrusy salmon was accentuated by a gentle soft smokiness which gave depth & complexity to the mix. Quite what the Irish Whiskey brought to the palate was hard to judge – but I found it irresistible.

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The back label info c/othewhiskeynut

I’d have easily polished off the whole lot if it wasn’t for the other half reminding me to leave some for the guests – who also enjoyed what was left!

I’ll need to get some more!

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Erne Larder, Irish Whiskey Marmalade, 2%

What better way to enjoy breakfast than indulge yourself with Irish Whiskey Marmalade on yer toast?

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How could I resist? c/othewhiskeynut

Erne Larder is currently available in the Lidl chain of stores and I happily spread a liberal amount all over my sourdough toast earlier.

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Whiskey Marmalade! c/othewhiskeynut

The marmalade has a solid consistency – it doesn’t run over the toast – is fairly dark in colour and comes with orange peel in the mix to give added bite & texture.

The nose was rich & inviting, heavy with orange, a hint of malt & fresh zestiness too.

The taste was wholesome, bursting with flavour & full bodied.

If this was a whiskey I’d be saying it possessed character, depth & added flair.

A very satisfying way to start the day.

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NB – Please note the 2% refers to the percentage of Irish Whiskey – source not stated – in the recipe, not the ABV of the marmalade.

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