Recently, Cape {town} Etc’s, Leigh-Ann Londt visited the Ginger and Lime Food Studio based in the heart of the Mother City to experience all things Laphroaig whisky paired with the most remarkable dishes.
Hosted at the interactive Ginger and Lime Food Studio in Cape Town; guests, of whom many were first time Laphroaig drinkers, were treated to a culinary experience to encapsulate all that is Laphroaig through a meticulous food pairing journey with a 3-course menu.
Each dish was prepared to complement each Whisky within the Laphroaig family, with SA brand ambassador, Steven Zylstra explaining noteworthy tones present in each drink. Those in attendance were able to taste multiple varieties that the Laphroaig family has to offer, including the Laphroaig Select, 10-Year-Old, and Quarter Cask – with the Laphroaig 30-Year-Old.
A kind feline friend that we met at the Ginger and Lime Food Studio
From a storm-lashed island off the west coast of Scotland to the Southern shores of Africa, comes Laphroaig – pronounced ‘la-froyg’, a Gaelic word meaning ‘beautiful hollow by the broad bay’ – the number one Islay single malt whisky, loved the world over! Laphroaig is an acquired taste for some, especially me, but it is an essential taste for many and for those who embrace it, a friend for life!
Our delightful dishes included the following:
Whisky Pickled Exotic Mushrooms Skewers with Labneh
Fresh green baby spinach salad topped with puffed rice, pineapple and celery salsa, crispy-skinned duck breasts seared in a gingery whisky butter and fermented black bean and rice wine vinegar dressing.
Lightly oven poached salmon squares, whisky pickled beetroot with creamed horseradish and topped with caramelised pecans and orange zest.
Char Siu, barbecued pork belly with whisky marinated peaches.
Gorgonzola and blue cheese topped with maple glazed apple on a rye bread croute and caramel pot de crème
In a 750ml bottle, Laphroaig Select and Laphroaig 10 YO can be found on the shelves of major retailers nationwide such as; Pick n Pay, selected TOPS at Spar, Makro, Ultra Liquors as well as online at Takealot and Wild About Whisky, retailing from R 429.00 to R 699.00 respectively.
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Picture/s: Leigh-Ann Londt