Look for pairings that combine and contrast the crispness and sophistication of a favorite tipple with the delicate simplicity of smoked salmon.
Smoked salmon - whether Atlantic or Pacific or commercially farmed in any number of places, also lends itself to great pairings with a wide range of alcoholic partners – from wines to beers to fabulous single malt whiskies. Here are a few salmon-friendly tipples to try the next time you dine at Grand Old House, home of the best seafood in Grand Cayman.
Vodka
It’s the reason so many people keep a bottle of premium vodka in the freezer. You never know when an impromptu party might break out, and a snack of smoked salmon with a super-chilled shot of top-shelf vodka is a simple and delicious beginning to any gathering – whether it’s a casual gathering at home or a night of fine dining in the Cayman Islands in the glorious setting of Grand Old House.
Malt Whisky
Not any old scotch will do. Look for a light, fragrant, slightly sweet, and aged single malt that will not overwhelm the delicate smokiness of the salmon. For hot-smoked salmon, you could look to more powerful complementary flavors from a peaty whisky with plenty of character. The older the whisky, the more complex and satisfying the smoked salmon pairing becomes.
Pilsner Beer
Lightness and crispness are the essential characteristics to look for when thinking about a beer to accompany smoked salmon. Something like a Czech Pilsner has the perfect combination of bitterness, freshness, and effervescence that draws out and adds complexity to a lightly smoked salmon. Wheat beer, too, with its slightly spicy profile goes very well with salmon, indeed with just about all seafood dishes.
For more details visit: https://www.grandoldhouse.com/five-excellent-alcohol-pairings-for-smoked-salmon