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The Classic Candy That Pairs Perfectly With Bourbon
BY Kerry Hayes
Bourbon can be a superb partner to many sweet and savory foods, but if you're sweet-inclined, the ideal partner for your bourbon is chocolate peanut butter cups.
These classic sweet treats are the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory that goes well alongside the smooth, and sometimes strong, characteristics of bourbon.
The rich sweetness of chocolate matches a bourbon's caramel and vanilla notes, while peanut butter's creaminess and smooth texture enhance the smoothness of certain bourbons.
In the case of a more harsh dram of bourbon, the creamy and savory peanut butter will work to ease the spikiness, further enhancing your bourbon whiskey experience.
Peanut butter also has a hint of sweet saltiness with a savory background. These similar notes in bourbon complete the triad of elements needed in a good pairing.