LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2022

MAPLE-MACADAMIA NUT TART WITH WHISKY CHANTILLY P. 172

A Dash of Malt

The term “single malt” (as in many whiskies from Scotland) describes 100-per cent malted-barley whisky from a single distillery, but malted barley is an important component of many blended whiskies, too. Its hallmarks include the round mouth feel created by this Stalk & Barrel Blue Blend Whisky (LCBO 479923, $30.95) , plus aromas of heather and honey, and flavours of caramel and dish is a reminder of the spirit’s backbone, while the mushroom and herb flavours bring out earthy, botanical character in the whisky. baked apple. The barley salad that accompanies this

Whisky and maple syrup are two Canadian classics, and some local distillers combine them into a spirit so unctuous and sippable, you could call it a dessert whisky. Niagara Falls Canadian Maple Whisky (LCBO 645705, $34.95) blends locally sourced syrup with four-year-old Canadian whisky (and, as the distiller boasts, mist from the famous falls nearby!). The signature buttery, nutty and minerally notes of top-quality maple that appear in the whisky are enhanced by this decadent chocolate nut tart: don’t forget the salt—it helps the flavours in this pairing pop! SWEET SOMETHINGS

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