Bourbon snacks

Homemade Bourbon Bacon Brittle with toasted pecan and spicy candied bacon is the perfect holiday sweet treat!

What do you need for a bourbon tasting to go smoothly? Bourbon, of course. But without something to eat, it will quickly become quite challenging to taste any nuance in the bourbon. If your stomach is empty, even small tastes can intoxicate you. And even if you spit them out! Lucky for us, there are some simple, cheap, and tasty snacks that go wonderfully alongside American Whiskey.

I first discovered these Bourbon Balls on the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky. They are rich and decadent with a slight bourbon flavor!

Bacon strips smothered with brown sugar, honey, and bourbon. These delectable appetizers are candied to a perfect gooeyness yet still keeps the crunchy crackle of the bacon itself.

Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Candied Pecans are salty, sweet, & just a little bit spicy. This delicious bourbon candied pecans recipe is an addicting bourbon pecans snack.

If you’ve ever been to a bourbon whiskey tasting event, you likely would’ve noticed the presence of snacks here and there. Snacks are a great way to combat the high proof most bourbons have and even enhance or add a new layer of flavors to these drinks. Undecided what to serve? Here’s an awesome list of the best snacks for bourbon tasting you could try.

Hosting an at home bourbon tasting party is so much fun and a great way to find your favorite bourbon! Find out how to host a tasting today!

Made with candied bacon, toasted pecans and bourbon, this bourbon bacon brittle is the crunchiest, most delicious brittle you will ever have.

Classic Kentucky Bourbon Balls that have great flavor with the bourbon infused filling. A must make dessert recipe for your Kentucky Derby watch party!

Whiskey Bacon Brownies have a sweet, nutty topping with a touch of whiskey! Make this brownie recipe for parties, holidays or game day!