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Whiskey & Smoke Board for Two
Smoked meats, sharp cheese and a good pour: a board built around a glass of bourbon.
- Serves
- 2
- Board
- 14–16″ dark wood or slate board
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cost
- $32–$48
- Level
- Intermediate
Get the full plan · $3 Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline. What's inside
The full plan · $3 · 5-page printable PDF
Build this exact board
This page shows what the board is and why it works. The plan is what you take to the store and the counter:
- The exact shopping list for two, with an amount and an estimated price for every item
- Where every item goes on the board, step by step, and why
- The full 5-step timeline, from fridge to table
- The drink to pour, and a swap for anything your store is out of
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Why it works
Bourbon has caramel, vanilla and oak flavors, so this board leans into smoke and sweetness to match: 2-year aged cheddar, smoked blue or smoked Gouda, smoked brisket or jerky, andouille and bacon jam.
Candied pecans, dark chocolate and dried cherries echo the sweet side of the whiskey, and whole-grain mustard and rye crisps give it a sharp, spicy edge. Sip neat or with one large ice cube.
Timeline
- T–60 minTake out the aged cheddar.
- T–40 minTake out the smoked cheese.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
What cheese goes with bourbon?
Aged cheddar, smoked Gouda and smoked or mild blue cheese. They have enough flavor to stand up to the whiskey's caramel and oak.
What snacks go with whiskey?
Smoked meats, candied pecans, dark chocolate, dried cherries and bacon jam all pick up flavors that are already in the glass.
Can I use scotch instead?
Yes. A smoky Islay scotch suits the smoked cheese, and a sherried scotch suits the chocolate and dried cherries.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Boards for Two, with 24 more boards for two. The book has the shopping list for two with amounts and prices, the prep countdown, the step-by-step build and the drink to pour.
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Want more ideas? Read Whiskey and Cheese Pairing: Bourbon, Rye, Scotch and Irish Whiskey (With a Tasting Board) or Charcuterie Board for Two: How to Build It, What to Buy, and What Changes at Small Scale.