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Recipe Pairing

Bourbon French Onion Soup

Soup featuring mixed with simmered preparation and balanced flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon French Onion Soup is Willett Pot Still Reserve. Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Bourbon French Onion Soup

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 3 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Baguette slices
  • Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Caramelize onions slowly in butter and oil.
  2. Add bourbon and deglaze pan.
  3. Add broth and thyme, simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Ladle into bowls, top with bread and cheese.
  5. Broil until cheese melts and browns.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon French Onion Soup

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

strong
85%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 85%
strong
84%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 84%
strong
81%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 81%
strong
81%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Four Roses Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 81%
strong
81%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Jefferson’s Ocean works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 81%
strong
80%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Knob Creek Standard works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Old Forester 100 Proof works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Wild Turkey 101 works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Wild Turkey Longbranch works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 80%
strong
79%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon French Onion Soup

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the simmered preparation.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 79%