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STICK A KNIFE IN IT
If you’re really doing it right, it’s common practice to cut a few
initial slices for guests to follow suit. For firm wedges of cheese,
slice the rind to the side, then continue slicing to create easy-to-
eat triangular portions. For blue and aged cheeses, chunk along the
natural breaks by positioning a knife perpendicular to the cutting
board. A soft wedge of cheese with a bloomy rind should be sliced
from the side and then portioned into smaller pieces. A slab of hard
cheese is easy to portion: cut straight across the width of the slab and
then in half again.
Now that the cheese course has been decided, you
deserve a drink. May we suggest a Scotch?
RED SOLO CUP, OH I FILL YOU UP
Not this time, captain. The shape of your glassware can improve
your Scotch tasting experience. A rocks glass has a wide base that
allows the Scotch to breathe; if you don’t have a rocks glass you can
use a stemless wine glass instead.
ESTABLISH ORDER
Acquaint your guests with how you will be approaching The
Mac(allan) & Cheese pairings before you start. It is important to
taste both elements separately first so that your guests can better
understand the magic a pairing creates for your palate. First you
should taste the Scotch, then the cheese and then taste both
together. You can encourage “playing” around with alternate pairings
after experiencing the full tasting. Then sit back and wait for the
compliments roll in.
Sylvanus x The Macallan
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