Flavour Pairing Workshop

Flavour pairing is a perfect convergence of art and science. We pair flavours when we season our food with spices, when we create a dish, when we create a meal, or even a cheese platter. When we design a pairing experience of whisky and chocolate, the same principles apply - creating an experience which is greater than the sum of all parts.

What are we ultimately seeking in a marriage of two-or-more flavours? How do we respond to different combinations? How do they tell us stories? How do they make us feel? How can you elevate a culinary or beverage experience with flavour harmony? Why are contrasting flavours so pleasant?

In this workshop we will answer these questions and more. We will discuss the principles of creating a simple or complex blend of flavours, and practice weaving them together through the medium of rare, independently bottled whisky together with bean-to-bar…