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Grilled Ribeye

Food

The benchmark pairing, offering dark fruit and firm tannins that balance the ribeye's richness and char.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the ribeye's rich, fatty texture.

Barolo

Barolo's strong tannins and acidity balance the grilled meat's intensity.

Malbec

Malbec's dark fruit and smooth tannins enhance the smoky flavors.

Syrah

Syrah's peppery and robust profile pairs well with grilled ribeye.

Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter — peaty heat and bitters cut fat, complements char and umami

Score: 90

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — peaty Scotch with sweet vermouth balances tannins and meat richness

Score: 88

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — smoky Rob Roy mirrors steak’s savory depth, vermouth adds roundness

Score: 86

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/herbal — layered spirits and bitters match ribeye’s richness and grilled complexity

Score: 85

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/bubbles — light effervescence lifts fat, Islay smoke echoes char without overpowering

Score: 84

Old Fashioned • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/herbal — absinthe/anise note and smoke sharpen and refresh palate against fat

Score: 83

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid/sweet — honey and lemon cut richness while smoke complements charred crust

Score: 80

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/bitter — smoother Speyside profile brings sweetness and bitter lift to balance fat

Score: 78