LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2024

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Scotch Whisky Board

Take a virtual voyage to the British Isles by plating a slab or slices of smoked salmon, a common Scottish dish that brings seaside vibes to the table. A decadent wheel of buttery Camembert or Brie is perfect to complement the creamy texture of malted barley whisky. The conveyance of choice for each bite is Scottish oatcakes: find these toasty, savoury and buttery biscuits from brands like Nairn’s or Walkers at many grocery stores. SIDE SNACKS Wildflower or local honey makes a lovely drizzle over this combination. Fill out your board with fresh green and red grapes to echo the fruity notes in Scotch, and bring out the mineral and maritime notes in both Scottish whisky and salmon with something salty like giant caperberries.

Johnnie Walker Black 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky LCBO 187047, 375 mL, $36.95 Brûléed cheese sings with this lightly smoky blended Scotch, with rich dried fruit and grain on the finish.

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Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky LCBO 107359, $69.95 Scotch new bies will find this golden, honeyed, triple-distilled Lowland single malt a welcome entry point.

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BRÛLÉED CHEESE Slice rind off top of a Brie or Camembert wheel. Evenly sprinkle cut side of cheese with 1 to 2 tbsp white sugar. Caramelize with a culinary torch or under the broiler, for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Allow brûlée to harden slightly and

Grant’s Triple Wood Blended Scotch Whisky LCBO 216606, 375 mL, $19.95

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky LCBO 39747, $149.95 Make it an Outlander themed tasting with this butterscotch rich blend from the actor who plays Jamie Fraser.

Warm tones of brown sugar and honey meet a hit of citrus zest on the palate of this quality blended Scotch.

serve with a cheese knife for cracking.

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