Snacks that pair with bourbon

Bacon strips smothered with brown sugar, honey, and bourbon. These delectable appetizers are candied to a perfect gooeyness yet still keeps the crunchy crackle of the bacon itself.

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Want to make your bourbon taste even better—without spending a penny more on it? Do that by pairing bourbon with food. Wine’s gotten the food-pairing nod for centuries, and for good reason: It’s made for food. But bourbon—any good whiskey, really—is worthy of the same role. Trust me.

What do you need for a bourbon tasting to go smoothly? Bourbon, of course. But without something to eat, it will quickly become quite challenging to taste any nuance in the bourbon. If your stomach is empty, even small tastes can intoxicate you. And even if you spit them out! Lucky for us, there are some simple, cheap, and tasty snacks that go wonderfully alongside American Whiskey.

This bourbon meatballs appetizer recipe is so succulent and delicious, you will want to eat them for a meal and not just for an appetizer!

These whiskey desserts are easy recipes that are guaranteed to impress your guests. Try one or all of these favorite recipes from the list!

This Bourbon Apple Crisp is sweet with a bold punch of bourbon. Serve with a dollop of iced cream for the perfect treat!

Bourbon caramel popcorn. Crunchy popcorn coated with a special bourbon caramel sauce, great for movie night, holiday parties, and homemade gifts.

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