Pairings Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Board

Food

Meats cheeses and accompaniments

Best wine varietals

1

Brut Champagne

Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through rich meats and cheeses.

2

Blend

Blend wines offer versatile flavors that complement diverse charcuterie items.

3

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir's light body and red fruit balance salty and fatty flavors.

4

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and herbaceous notes refresh the palate.

Best cocktails with this

1
Scotch Speyside Rob Roy

Scotch Speyside Rob Roy

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

fat/sweet/bitter — sweet vermouth and Scotch complement cured meats and aged cheeses

Score: 95
2
Scotch Speyside Manhattan

Scotch Speyside Manhattan

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

fat/bitter/herbal — Manhattan-style richness pairs with salty charcuterie and tangy cheeses

Score: 92
3
Scotch Speyside Highball

Scotch Speyside Highball

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/acid — light, effervescent Highball refreshes the palate between bites

Score: 90
4
Scotch Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

Scotch Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet — maple warmth complements savory meats and nutty cheeses

Score: 89
5
Scotch Islay Highball

Scotch Islay Highball

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/smoke/acid — Islay highball adds smoky contrast that works with robust cured meats

Score: 88
6
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/sweet/smoke — honey-lemon balance brightens fatty meats and creamy cheeses

Score: 87
7
Scotch Smoky Spritz

Scotch Smoky Spritz

Wine glass • Medium • 10 min

bubbles/acid/bitter — spritz lifts richness and cleanses the palate with light bitterness

Score: 86
8
Hunter’s Mule

Hunter’s Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

acid/spice/herbal — ginger-lime spice and herbal notes cut richness and refresh between bites

Score: 84