The 15 Best Whisky Dinners and Food Matches Worldwide

1.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Spend about three hours walking from St Giles’ Cathedral through Edinburgh’s Old Town, stopping for haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, tea, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Madge, and Craig mix food with local stories. Expect hills, shared plates, and a full stomach.

“Don't eat breakfast. If you are lucky you'll get Madge as a guide. She was knowledgeable and delightful.”

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2.Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

Spend three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town and sampling Scottish classics with a local guide such as Nichola, Nyssa, Craig, or Carlos. Expect haggis with neeps and tatties, Cullen Skink, cheese, cakes, cranachan, fudge, tea, water, and a Lowland single malt. Small groups are capped at 10, with dietary options available if arranged ahead.

“Great food, great guide Nyssa. I really appreciated how much she knew about whisky!”

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3.Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about three hours walking one mile through Louisville’s NuLu district with guides such as Cathy, Allison, or Annie. Taste bourbon, cocktails, cheese, dinner-sized pairings, and dessert at local restaurants, hear the less-polished side of Kentucky bourbon history, and finish on a rooftop overlooking downtown.

“Very informative and interesting. Really enjoyed the information around bourbon. Excellent food and drink. Would absolutely recommend it.”

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4.Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $465

Meet at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon for a private three-hour food walk through central Edinburgh. Your guide introduces you to haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky, with famous sights along the way. Guides may include Nicola or Skye, and dietary needs should be shared ahead of time.

“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”

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5.Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours tasting Lexington favorites and learning local history at the James E. Pepper Distillery District. Guides Kay, Kaylee, and Hayley lead small groups of up to 16, with stops for bourbon, beer, cider, hot honey chicken, pizza, ice cream, and burgoo. The route is short and easy, with plenty of time to sit and talk.

“Fabulous experience once we located the meeting place. Interesting history, good food and beverage. Tour guide cute and enthusiastic.”

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6.Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about four hours tasting Nashville BBQ, Tennessee spirits, and local beer with a guide such as John, Ray, Bob, or Emily. The 14-person maximum keeps the outing personal. You visit Central BBQ Capitol View, Corsair Distillery, and New Heights Brewing, with transport, water, ice, and tastings included.

“Bob is our tour guide. He did a fantastic job. Very personable and professional. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience some really good barbecue and various beverages.”

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7.Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Dublin for five Irish whiskey tastings across two historic pubs. Learn how styles differ, then pair selected pours with farmhouse cheese, crackers, fruit, and handmade chocolates. Andrew, Rachel, or Rachael may lead the session. Plan on about two hours, smart casual dress, and a short walk between venues.

“It’s an advanced whiskey tasting. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and went through everything thoroughly and was passionate. The pace is nice, two locations visited and 3 tastings at first 2 at second. Good recommendations and inside information. My only suggestion would be to add micro breaks to the tour, the guide talked for the entire 2.5 hour tour, it would be nice to get a break to process the information and chat and enjoy the snack.”

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8.2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $62Best value

Spend two hours tasting five hand-picked Irish whiskies with an expert English-speaking guide. Visit The Lincolns Inn and the Palace Bar in Temple Bar, pairing whiskey with farmhouse cheese, soda bread, and handmade chocolates. Guides such as Andrew and Tiernan bring history, humor, and clear tasting advice to this small-group Dublin introduction.

“This was booked strictly for my 23 yr old son, but the guide brought out a Teeling that I am going to my for some brat Irish Whiskey's! She did a great job and it was a lot of fin”

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9.Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $300

Spend about three hours with a private guide from Louisville Food Tours, pairing Kentucky food, bourbon, cocktails, and local history. Depending on your booking, you may explore Bardstown Road and Cherokee Triangle, Whiskey Row, NuLu, or Butchertown. Expect small bites, alcohol, and plenty of stories, with guide Laci praised for engaging storytelling.

“Really great food tour. Enjoyed every stop, the signature cocktails, and the great storytelling by Laci. I would recommend!”

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10.Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $97

Meet a whiskey guide at Lincoln’s Inn for Irish whiskey and food, then walk through central Dublin and the Georgian district to the Palace Bar. Taste five whiskeys with farmhouse cheese and handmade chocolates. Guides such as Andrew, John, Tiernan, and Andrew’s colleague Tartan bring local stories and practical tasting advice.

“Amazing experience with a group of friends! Learn so much about Irish whiskey/culture. Truly an unforgettable time.”

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11.Dublin 6 Whiskey Tasting & 3 Food Pairing Walking Tour with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet a local guide such as Gráinne, Adam, Shane, or Sean at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, then visit up to three Dublin pubs for Irish whiskey tastings and optional food pairings. You will sample labels such as Jameson, Bushmills, and Wild Geese while learning about whiskey, Dublin, and the city’s pub culture. Deluxe bookings include food tastings.

“Gráinne was such a knowledgeable guide and she was so much fun. She broke down the history of whiskey and made it extremely entertaining. I learned a lot and got to see some really cool spots. She is clearly well-respected among the whiskey community as every bar owner welcomed us with open arms. This was a highlight of our trip and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone!”

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12.Waiheke Island: Taste&Graze Whisky Cellar Tour, Food, Olive Oil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $266

Meet guide Kaz or Grant at Waiheke’s Matiatia Wharf at 9:40 a.m. for a five-hour tasting tour with a group of up to 10. Visit Mudbrick, The Heke, Batch Winery, and an olive oil grove, with private island transport, tastings, food pairings, and excellent Auckland Harbour views. Ferry tickets cost extra, and the day is for adults only.

“My Husband agreed to a wine tour for our Honeymoon even though he doesn’t drink wine, or any alcohol really. He loved the tour guide with intricate local knowledge and the food pairings were amazing. By the second stop he had not only bRead more”

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13.Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $611

Spend three hours with Joanne of Swirl Sip Socialise, tasting sparkling, white, rosé, red wine, and two single malt whiskies. Each drink comes with Scottish artisan food, from salmon and scallops to cheese and oatcakes. The small group visits three central venues and includes a Princes Street Gardens walk.

“our party of had a great time. Host has amazing knowledge. The only thing is we all left feeling hungry, but there was PLENTY of wine.”

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14.Glasgow West End Food Tour: 7 Tastings, Scotch & Local Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Spend about three and a half hours walking Glasgow’s West End, beginning at Òran Mór and finishing near Hillhead Underground station. Guides such as Adam and Will lead a small group of up to 10 through local pubs, restaurants, shops, and the University of Glasgow, with haggis, Cullen skink, cranachan, sticky toffee pudding, a secret dish, and two single malts.

“Adam was an excellent Tour Guide and the food stops were wonderful. The only reason I deducted the star was because at the whiskey stop… They were not prepared for us at all and did not have enough whiskey for the group of 10 adults. So we all tasted the first whiskey and then sat for about 30 minutes while waiting to get the next whiskey. Everything else about the Tour was timed well, but we had a car scheduled to pick us up at the return spot and this delay had us worry about losing that ride. We were here with a cruise and didn’t want to risk any…”

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15.2-Hour Deluxe Whiskey & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $90

Join an English-speaking whiskey guide for two hours of Irish flavor. Taste five age-statement whiskies with farmhouse cheese, soda bread, and handmade chocolates, starting at The Lincoln's Inn and visiting The Palace Bar. Guide Andrew brings clear enthusiasm to the whiskey talk, while the small group keeps the tasting personal.

“Andrew was very passionate about the different whiskeys. it was very nice to listen to him. Very successful outing!”

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