Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that brings families together to share gratitude and enjoy delicious food. It’s the perfect occasion for comfort foods and flavorful dishes that create a warm, welcoming atmosphere at the dinner table.
With social media playing a bigger role in our lives, more Canadians are focusing on creating beautiful, memorable moments with food, drink, and loved ones. We’ve seen more elaborate table settings and elevated entertainment experiences, with new ideas always embraced and celebrated.
This October 14th, Canadians can elevate their Thanksgiving celebrations by adding the rich, complex flavors of expertly crafted single malt scotch whiskies. Whether served neat or in a sophisticated cocktail, these whiskies pair perfectly with the flavors of autumn.
Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening with family or hosting a grand feast, premium single malt scotch adds a touch of elegance to Thanksgiving traditions. Its depth of flavor enhances every course, creating memories that will be cherished for years to come.
PREMIUM SINGLE MALTS TO PAIR WITH THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS:
GLENFIDDICH ORCHARD EXPERIMENT
Suggested Serve: Neat or Cocktail
The Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment is a part of Glenfiddich’s innovative Experimental Series, perfectly suited for seasonal moments like Thanksgiving festivities. Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment boasts classic Glenfiddich notes of fresh pear and ripe orchard fruit, which have been elevated and accentuated by a finishing period in Somerset Pomona Spirit casks to create a rich harvest of crisp orchard fruit flavours.
COCKTAIL: The Glenfiddich Apple Orchard
The Glenfiddich Apple Orchard is a beautifully simple, delicious and refreshing signature cocktail serve to offer guests, leading to a cheering welcome for this year’s Thanksgiving traditions. It’s lingering rich and fresh finish seamlessly complements light-hearted conversations of a momentous Thanksgiving feast.
Recipe:
- 50ml Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment
- 150ml fresh pressed apple juice
- Add to a tumbler glass filled with ice and stir
- Garnish with an apple fan and mint leaves (clap them to release the flavour)
THE BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12
Suggested Serve: Neat
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old gains its distinctive character from maturation in two different wood cask types, American Oak ex-bourbon barrels, and Spanish oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks. The traditional casks soften and add delicate character to the single malt scotch, while the sherry wood imparts depth and fullness of flavour. The final few months of maturation in The Balvenie’s tuns allows the rich characteristics to marry harmoniously. The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old is smooth and mellow, beautifully enveloped with flavours of nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness, and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry. These rich complementary notes make for a dram enjoyed with the tart, sweet profile of cranberry sauce, enhancing the fruity notes from the sherry wood.
THE BALVENIE SWEET TOAST OF AMERICAN OAK
Suggested Serve: Neat
The Balvenie Sweet Toast of American Oak captures the essence of the autumn season with its rich, honeyed notes. Savour this refined single malt scotch whisky neat to appreciate its flavour profile of candied fruit, coconut, and delicate vanilla. Savour this whisky paired with roasted turkey and sweet potatoes with marshmallow, offering a delightful marriage of sweet and spicy notes.
GLENFIDDICH 14 YEAR OLD BOURBON BARREL RESERVE
Suggested Serve: Neat or Cocktail
The Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve is a single malt scotch matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks for 14 years. Finished in deeply charred new American Oak casks, the liquid delivers a rich, sweet and vibrant flavour to this award-winning single malt scotch. The 14 year old single malt boasts bold notes of oak and a sweet kick of velvety caramel which pair beautifully with warming spices of pumpkin pie, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Enjoy it on its own or with dessert for an added depth of flavour.
COCKTAIL: A Pick Of Plums
- 2 oz Glenfiddich 14 Year Old
- 1 oz Plum Simple Syrup*
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 3 Dashes Lavender Bitters
In a shaker, combine all the ingredients and give this a vigorous shake. Double Strain into chilled coupe glass.
*To make the Plum Simple Syrup, cut 30 g of dried plums in half, place into a small bowl with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup boiled water. Give this a stir until sugar is dissolved. Let this sit until it reaches room temperature before straining. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
