Winter is coming (on April 14th) and so are the snacks. If we’ve learned anything over the past seven seasons of “Game of Thrones” (besides the fact that we may never emotionally recover from the untimely death of Khal Drogo), it’s that, like the fictional residents of Westeros, fans of the series are serious about their food and drink.
Though the premiere of the final season isn’t set to air for a beat, die-hard fans can visit a “Game of Thrones” Pop-Up Bar at Replay Lincoln Park in Chicago or book a few nights at The Cuon, a family run guest house in Strangford, Ireland, where the cast stayed while filming the first two seasons. The quaint bed and breakfast offers a “Game of Thrones” Banquet (Stark cloaks and swords included) and a “Ned’s Picnic,” a recreation of the iconic picnic Ned Stark and King Robert Baratheon enjoyed at nearby Winterfell Castle, complete with crusty bread, cold meats, and Hodor beer.
But if a transatlantic flight isn’t in the cards (and you’re not up for trying your hand at some homemade Mutton in Onion-Ale Broth), you can still add the following product tie-ins to your Game of Thrones party menu.
“Game of Thrones” Oreos
If you prefer baked goods straight from a bag, it looks like “Game of Thrones” Oreos are in the works. Oreo revealed the collaboration in February via a cryptic Instagram video with the caption, “cookies are coming.” Currently, that’s all we know. Fans have their own theories about what this “fire and icing” partnership might entail (“Could it be?! Jon Snow on an Oreo?” writes Instagram user sarah_m585), but based on Oreo’s recent collaboration with Mickey Mouse, we can expect more of the classic black and white cookie—perhaps with a whimsical novelty filling. We’d love to see lemon cake Oreos in honor of Sansa’s favorite dessert.
“Game of Thrones” Beer
Tyrion Lannister may have famously said “it’s not easy being drunk all the time,” but imbibing just got a whole lot easier with Ommegang’s latest “Game of Thrones” beer. Since 2013, the upstate New York brewery has rolled out 14 Westeros inspired brews, including a “Royal Reserve Collection” which they released in 2018. The line features Hand of the Queen, a malt forward ABV barleywine with notes of soaked raisins, molasses and toffee; Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, a Belgian sour blonde ale brewed in honor Cersei Lannister; and Mother of Dragons, a smoked porter mixed with a Belgian Kriek (think: dark and smoky with hints of sour cherry). The latest edition is For the Throne. Clean and dry, this golden ale co-fermented with Pinot Grigio and Viognier grape juice would pair nicely with some homemade pork sausage.
Ommegang Game Of Thrones Hand Of The Queen Barleywine on Drizly
Price and availability varies.
Chocolate Dragon Eggs
Deliveroo
For a limited time only, UK-based delivery service Deliveroo will be offering hand-painted chocolate dragon eggs that bear an uncanny scaly resemblance to the ones Daenerys Targaryen is given on the show. Made from fair trade white chocolate, the eggs are available in emerald green, copper red or muted brown. Weighing close to two pounds, these hefty eggs (which retail for about $1) provide a cost-effective sugar high for premiere night. Unfortunately, the eggs are only available for customers residing in London, Manchester, and Leeds. The rest of us will have to make our own dragon eggs, or find other ways to cope with the impending end of the series.
“Game of Thrones” Scotch
Diageo
British beverage company Diageo has teamed up with HBO to release a limited-edition collection of single malt Scotch whiskies designed to provide “an authentic taste of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond.” Like Westeros, Scotland’s distilleries are diverse and each “produce a distinctive whisky representative of its local terroir.” We think Jon Snow would approve of the Oban Little Bay: Game of Thrones The Night’s Watch, a scotch with subtle smoke and fruitcake aromas, notes of clove, chocolate and juicy orange. Spicy with a hint of sea-breeze, the light dry finish of this “proper northern drink” is the perfect companion for a savory steak and kidney pie.
Oban Bay Game of Thrones The Night"s Watch Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky on Drizly
Price and availability varies.
“Game of Thrones” Wine
Vintage Wine Estates
If you’d like to drink like Tyrion Lannister, California-based brand Vintage Wine Estates have released four official “Game of Thrones” wines. There’s a Chardonnay designed to complement the delicacies of King’s Landing; a warm and spicy Red Blend with notes of leather and spice; a fruit forward Pinot Noir, and the piece de resistance: a silky and luxurious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, perfect for your next feast. Enjoy them alone or use to make your own mulled wine.
“Game of Thrones” Whisky
Johnnie Walker
Finally, a White Walker that won’t give you night terrors. In October, Johnnie Walker released White Walker, a limited edition whisky named after the enigmatic and feared characters of the same name. Paying homage to the “Frozen North,” this blended scotch whisky is made with single malts from Cardhu and Clynelishis—one of Scotland’s most Northern distilleries, and features hits of vanilla, red fruits and orchard fruits. Designed to be served directly from the freezer, the label is made with temperature-sensitive ink which reveals “Winter is Here” when the bottle is frozen.
And if you’d prefer to ward off the ice zombies with a touch of the tropics, combine 1 1/4 ounces White Walker with 5 ounces coconut soda, a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel to make an Army of the Dead cocktail.
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