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Recipe Pairing

Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Main Course featuring quail with marinated preparation and savory, smoky flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole quail
  • 3 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup brewed coffee or water
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • Olive oil for grilling

Instructions

  1. Marinate quail in bourbon, olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook bacon and onion in a skillet, then add brown sugar and a splash of bourbon to make a quick bacon jam.
  3. Grill or roast quail until cooked through and lightly charred.
  4. Toss asparagus with olive oil and grill until tender.
  5. Serve quail with bacon jam and grilled asparagus.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Eagle Rare Standard complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 90%
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88%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Wild Turkey Longbranch works as a bridge pairing for this quail dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 88%
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87%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Four Roses Small Batch complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

George T. Stagg Standard complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Knob Creek Rye complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Knob Creek Standard complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Grilled Asparagus

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this quail dish and its marinated profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 85%