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Vieux Carré

With Steak, Vieux Carré has enough herbal, rich and spicy to hold its place beside food. It carries a broad, weighty texture and feels decidedly spirit-forward. Compared with Red Hook, it leans fuller in body. Its finish keeps the whiskey base in view, even when the opening flavours feel more immediate. The index points toward Steak or Charcuterie at the table; Red Hook is the nearest place to continue exploring.

HerbalRichSpicy

APPROX. ABV: 28%
STRENGTH: 5/5
DRINKABILITY: 2/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness2

Sourness1

Strength5

Body4

Drinkability2

Fruity0

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method: Stir with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Steak

02Charcuterie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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