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BBQ Ribs
BBQ Ribs
Food
Slow cooked barbecue ribs
Best wine varietals
1
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, smoky flavors of BBQ ribs.
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, smoky flavors of BBQ ribs.
2
Syrah
Syrah's spicy and fruity profile pairs well with BBQ's smoky and savory notes.
Syrah's spicy and fruity profile pairs well with BBQ's smoky and savory notes.
3
Zinfandel
Zinfandel's jammy fruit and peppery spice enhance the sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.
Zinfandel's jammy fruit and peppery spice enhance the sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.
4
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity and balance to match the layered flavors of BBQ ribs.
Blend wines offer complexity and balance to match the layered flavors of BBQ ribs.
Best cocktails with this
1
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush
smoke/sweet/acid — honey and lemon cut fat, bright acid balances richness, smoky backbone complements ribs
Score: 95
2
Scotch Smoky Ginger Beer
smoke/heat/acid/bubbles — ginger spice and effervescence lift richness and play with BBQ spice and char
Score: 92
3
Scotch Smoky Julep
smoke/herbal/fat — mint refreshes and cuts fat, smoky Scotch echoes the ribs' char for harmony
Score: 88
4
Scotch Islay Highball
smoke/bubbles/acid — sparkling water and lemon lighten the palate, lets Islay smoke mirror rib char
Score: 87
5
Scotch Islay Old Fashioned
smoke/bitter/sweet — Old Fashioned format accentuates savory-smoky meat, bitters add depth against sweetness
Score: 86
6
Scotch Smoky Cameron’s Kick
smoke/heat/sweet/herbal — ginger warmth and honey pair with sticky glaze, rosemary adds savory herbal note
Score: 84
7
Scotch Smoky Vieux Carré
smoke/bitter/herbal — complex, savory-herbal profile stands up to robust BBQ flavors and char
Score: 80