LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2026

NEAT WITH MEAT

Gruyère, Speck & Apple Flatbread with Smoked Paprika Honey p. 93 Crisp, lightly grilled flatbread topped with nutty Gruyère cheese, smoked speck and tart Ontario apples makes a simple and delicious autumn starter or light meal. A drizzle of smoked paprika honey ties everything together, echoing the caramel, orchard and spice notes found in the spirits— an ideal pairing for outdoor entertaining around the grill.

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CARAMEL & FRUIT FORWARD WHISKIES

John Sleeman & Sons High Rye Straight Whisky LCBO 46129, $44.95 A blend of used and new oak barrels infuses this rye with vanilla, ripe pear and marmalade aromatics, finishing with smooth, lingering caramel that rounds out the whisky’s gentle richness.

Canadian Club Classic 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Whisky LCBO 33743, $74.95 Fifteen years in barrel, including a secondary maturation in oloroso sherry casks, lends notes of Marcona almond, dried dates and vanilla bean, culminating in a buttered toffee finish that lingers gracefully. Shelter Point Ripple Rock Single Malt Whisky LCBO 52328, $87.95 From deeply charred virgin American oak and bourbon barrels, this B.C. single-malt whisky delivers raisin-forward dark fruit, hints of candied nuts and gingerbread and a soft, balanced finish underscored by persistent dark chocolate.

SERVING TIP Keep spirit pairing pours to 1/4 oz or 1/2 oz for each dish or course, or not more than 11/2 oz total.

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