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Recipe Pairing

Lobster Bisque with Sherry

Soup featuring lobster with simmered preparation and creamy flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Lobster Bisque with Sherry is Eagle Rare Standard. A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Lobster Bisque with Sherry

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 cooked lobster tails or 12 oz lobster meat
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 3 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a pot and cook shallot until soft.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add sherry and seafood stock and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Blend until smooth if desired, then stir in cream and chopped lobster meat and heat gently.
  5. Season to taste and garnish with chives before serving.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Lobster Bisque with Sherry

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
58%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 58%
acceptable
57%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 57%
acceptable
54%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
53%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
53%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
53%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
52%

Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
52%

Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
52%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
52%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
52%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
51%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Lobster Bisque with Sherry

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 51%