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Recipe Pairing

Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Appetizer featuring scallops with glazed preparation and sweet, savory flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops is Wild Turkey Longbranch. A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 12 large sea scallops
  • 6 slices bacon, halved
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Toothpicks
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Wrap each scallop with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  3. Stir bourbon, brown sugar, and Dijon together.
  4. Arrange scallops on a baking sheet and brush with glaze.
  5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, turning once and brushing again, until bacon is crisp and scallops are cooked through.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

good
72%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 72%
good
67%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 67%
good
66%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 66%
acceptable
63%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 63%
acceptable
62%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 62%
acceptable
62%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 62%
acceptable
61%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 61%
acceptable
61%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 61%
acceptable
61%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 61%
acceptable
60%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 60%
acceptable
59%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 59%
acceptable
58%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 58%