That is a very good choice you made. The single malt whiskey will sure fit to the pork and beef.
Maybe you could marinade the pork with a combination of brown sugar and whiskey... Mhh that will give so much flavour.
When you prepare/bake onions; put them chopped for one hour in sprite/7-up. You will be surprised by the smell and taste.......
Your blog made me already hungry again, and sure you will have a tasty evening.
It sure will let you forget the cleaning!