Yet there's one staple of the South you may not know about: hoop cheese. Often described as cheddar-like ... Known for its bright red or black wax rind, you've likely seen wheels or wedges ...

She shaved a paper-thin sample off a large wheel with a stony grey rind ... best cheddar in the world at the World Cheese Awards. Before that, it had been twice chosen as the best Irish cheese ...

For more toasty whiskeys, like Jameson Black ... rind and umami-heavy paste. You can also opt for young goat cheese, such as chevre, to highlight the citrus tones in the gin. Try an Irish cider ...