LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2025

FLAVOURS

Double Takes Make rye the star in these bakes, both sweet and savoury. Bring together rye flour and whisky to pour on the flavour.

BY CAROL DUDAR WITH ERIC VELLEND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN KEMPER

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Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye

LCBO 434092, $38.95 This internationally

Hot Fudge Rye Pudding Cake p. 120 Rye flour’s malty notes elevate this self-saucing chocolate cake, while rye whisky brings its caramel sweetness to both elements of the decadent dessert.

renowned whisky is redolent of oranges and toffee with a long, spicy finish thanks to its use of Canadian winter rye. It’s relatively higher in alcohol, so it brings bal ance to sweeter cocktails (and desserts).

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY WILLIAM SCOTT CHRISTY

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