Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays on the calendar, and it provides the perfect opportunity for as you prepare to enjoy a full meal. Plus, let’s face it, you might need a drink (or two) just to get through the day. Whether you’re celebrating the traditional way, enjoying it with friends for a more modern “Friendsgiving,” or keeping things simple with a “Turkey Day” dinner — whiskey helps.
With that in mind, we put together this list so that you can maximize the festivities by pairing a with every stage of your evening. To break down the “stages,” we’re going to set you up with an initial pour, the “welcome to the party” pour, which will help you settle in on a light note. Next up, you’ve got the all-important “dinner pour,” which is something that will pair well with the bold, savory flavors of your meal.
After dinner, you’ll need an “intermission pour” to help reset your palate and bridge the gap between all those heavy flavors from dinner and the lighter, sweet notes of dessert. Once dessert is done, we’ll help you find the ideal pairing for a “game time pour,” which is the best bottle to enjoy while football is on, a movie is playing, or the at-home games get going. Finally, we’ll close out with a “farewell pour,” which will be of the evening so you can end the festivities on a high note.
Are you ready to find your perfect Thanksgiving bourbon pairings? Keep reading to see our full list! The “Welcome to the Party�.