What goes with Strawberries?

[Enabler]

Okay, working on a dinner coming up with some bourbon pairings. Going to do strawberries and shortcake for dessert, was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a "dessert" bourbon to go with it?

[Ultra]

Okay, working on a dinner coming up with some bourbon pairings. Going to do strawberries and shortcake for dessert, was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a "dessert" bourbon to go with it?

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2009. The chocolate tones are a perfect compliment to the strawberries.

[Enabler]

Thanks. I will look around and see if that is available in my area. I have a 2005 Birthday Bourbon. Would that work as well?

[Ultra]

Thanks. I will look around and see if that is available in my area. I have a 2005 Birthday Bourbon. Would that work as well?

Haven't had that one so I can't say.

[MGB]

I once had an erotic experience involving strawberries that was spectacular. But since this is a "family" site, I dare not recount it here.

[jburlowski]

Slightly off topic, but try sprinkling some Sambuca and ground pepper over fresh strawberries... sounds a little bizarre but really quite good.

[IronHead]

Again, off topic but Balsamic vinegar and strawberries is a nice combination as well.

As for Bourbon and strawberries....I got nothing. I would do something different. Creme Brulee, Grilled Peach shortcake (but peaches aren't quite in season yet), Chocolate-pecan praline cake, Soak some cherries in bourbon and make a cherry tart.

You could try making a simple syrup and adding a little of whatever bourbon you will be serving to macerate your strawberries. I just worry about bourbon overpowering the strawberries.

[fishnbowljoe]

I would say a wheated bourbon. MM, WSR or maybe even Lot B. Something sweeter/smoother with less of a bite. A rye or high rye bourbon might be too bitter and really offset the combination. Joe

[ErichPryde]

I would say a wheated bourbon. MM, WSR or maybe even Lot B. Something sweeter/smoother with less of a bite. A rye or high rye bourbon might be too bitter and really offset the combination. Joe

If you happen to have a decanter of ORVW 23 handy, that would work! Otherwise, I'd second the birthday bourbon's chocolate notes. If you can locate a 2007, use that. otherwise, I'd bet the 05 would be fine. I've never had it either, so I can't say for 100% certain.

[ILLfarmboy]

I have one of those ISI whip cream things, the ones that use a cartridge of N2O put the contents under pressure. It does such a good job "whipping" the cream, I wouldn't think thinning down heavy cream with a touch of bourbon, something sweet, would cause it to under-perform. Dust the strawberries with some bitter-sweet chocolate shavings and lay on the bourbon laced whipped cream and you are in business.