Buffalo Chipotle

Ethnic Palate: Southern American, Creole Pairing: Amber Ale, Cabernet Sauvignon Historic Description: Cajun seasoning originates from Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cultures, blending paprika, garlic, and pepper. The dry rub version became a favorite in Southern barbecue joints and wing spots If you like this, you may also like: Blackened Cajun, Cajun Ranch

Ethnic Palate: Caribbean Pairing: Lager, Rum-based cocktails Historic Description: Jamaican jerk seasoning dates back to indigenous Arawak cooking, and today it’s a staple in Caribbean cuisine. This spicy, fragrant blend is used on chicken and pork across Jamaica and Caribbean communities worldwide If you like this, you may also like: Caribbean Jerk, Habanero Lime.

Ethnic Palate: American Pairing: Pale Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Originating in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s, Buffalo sauce became a staple of American wings. It was first created at the Anchor Bar when the owner fried leftover chicken wings and tossed them in a mixture of butter and hot sauce. Buffalo Mild is a toned-down version of the classic hot sauce, mostly found in American sports bars and wing joints. If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Buffalo Ranch.

Ethnic Palate: Mediterranean, Central European Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc Historic Description: Paprika is a key spice in Central European and Mediterranean cuisines, particularly in Hungarian and Spanish cooking. As a dry rub, paprika adds a smoky, earthy flavor to wings, often found in Mediterranean or gourmet wing restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Blackened Cajun, Lemon Pepper.