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Recipe Pairing

Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Appetizer featuring brie with assembled preparation and sweet, creamy flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette is Eagle Rare Standard. Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 small wheel of brie
  • 1 tbsp bourbon
  • 1/4 cup fig jam
  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Let the brie come close to room temperature.
  2. Brush or spoon a little bourbon over the surface.
  3. Place on a serving plate and top with fig jam.
  4. Add a little black pepper if desired.
  5. Serve with sliced crusty baguette.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
62%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 62%
acceptable
61%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 61%
acceptable
58%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 58%
acceptable
57%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 57%
acceptable
57%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 57%
acceptable
57%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 57%
acceptable
56%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
55%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 55%
acceptable
54%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
53%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Washed Brie with Fig Jam and Crusty Baguette

Sweet oak and caramel notes balance the richness of the cheese.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 53%