Gifts with Alcohol

Why have Alcohol with Cheese?

Wine and cheese is one of the most iconic combinations out there. The savoury cheese combines with the sweetness of wine for a real taste sensation. There’s a lot of versatility with both wine and cheese; you can pick your favourites or try bolder combinations at a tasting event.

It isn’t just wine either. Port is much stronger, so has more impact. Ales are lighter, but perfect for a picnic. You can even pair cheese with a nice fruit juice if you prefer non-alcoholic options.

This has a practical usage too. If you’re enjoying a cheese board, which has a selection of cheeses on it, you don’t want those flavours to blend together; ideally everything should have its own time in the spotlight.

That’s why a beverage is perfect for cleansing the palette so it’s ready for the next new flavour. It’s not just an excuse for a tipple, it’s what the experts recommend!

But choosing the right alcohol to have with cheese isn’t always easy – don’t worry, we’re here to help.

What to Pair with Cheese

This is always a tricky decision. Whether you’re putting together a cheese board for loved ones, or just to enjoy by yourself or with a partner, the accompaniments are important to get right.

Thankfully, all our alcohol pairs well with all of our cheese, so you can spend more time considering your choice of chutneys and charcuterie.

The three types of alcohol we provide are:

• Wine – We include bottles of red wine, either Merlot or Shiraz, into select hampers. This is because red works well with all cheeses, and the fruitiness complements any texture of cheese too. They can be mini bottles, half bottles, or full sized depending on your choice of hamper.
• Port – Available in our Timeless cheese and port hamper, you’ll receive a half bottle of vintage port. If you like a strong drink, and like wine just as much, this is a great accompaniment for a cheese board.
• Ale – We have a selection of both real ale and IPAs available for our hampers. These are from our partners at Peak Ales, and they’re a great alternative to wine or port.

Naturally, personal preference will always be a major factor. If you don’t like wine or port, neither will be the best choice for your cheese.

We know this, so always provide as much choice as possible. Our Father’s Day selections are more beer-focused, but port and wine hampers are mainstays on our store.

What Makes our Alcohol Accompaniments Special

When artisan cheese suppliers add accompaniments to their hampers, bundles, and subscription boxes, they’re often an afterthought. Many add a cheap bottle of wine just to make the box better value for money, and to make it easier to create a cheese board without multiple purchases.

We know that our cheese deserves quality accompaniments. There are no weaknesses in our hampers – nothing to let the side down.

From our chutneys to our alcohol, everything has been selected because it’s the best available, and we never charge you too much for too little.

Every accompaniment also follows our ethos. We work with partners who also care about sustainability, and everything is made in Britain. Local businesses using locally sourced ingredients are the type we want to work with, and our current partners are all fantastic at what they do.

Altogether, you get everything you want from your hampers. The best cheese, the best chutneys, and of course, the best alcohol to wash it all down with.