Whisky is the smoky, peaty, malty, fruity, cut-through flavour your desserts have been pining for. It pairs well with big flavours like caramel, chocolate, cheese and wasabi (see below!), but it also brings out the sweet subtleness of apples, honey and nuts.
Pour yourself a wee dram and try one of these recipes to warm up your next shindy. Just remember, if you're in Scotland you're ordering whisky, but if it's Ireland you'll be asking after a whiskey.
Go ahead and drizzle that whisky sauce to your heart's content. Source: Mary's Kitchen Crush
A classic case of 'don't knock it until you try it'! Source: Kitti Gould
The Scottish highlands are calling and they want their dessert back. Source: Alan Benson
Remember to start this one the night before to allow maximum booze-soaking time. Source: Adam Liaw
A couple of pieces of puddina and that pick-me-up will be off the floor. Source: Food Safari
This wicked dessert teams dark chocolate with bittersweet butterscotch and a dash of whisky. Source: Alan Benson
It's sweet versus strong and the result is an harmonious tie. Source: Chris Chen
On fire. Source: Alan Benson
Permission to set your tastebuds on fire. Source: Regula Ysewijn
Munch on these and throw your cares into the fire. Source: Alan Benson
