The World’s 12 Best Whisky and Food Pairings in Scotland

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.Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Spend 90 minutes at Glengoyne Distillery with an English-speaking guide such as John, Rebecca, or Cameron. Follow the whisky from mash tun to copper stills and Warehouse No. 1, then taste three Glengoyne single malts matched with Scottish chocolates. The tour is for adults 18 and over and includes free parking.

“Wonderful, Rebecca was excellent, thos was a unique experience and a very fun filled one, learnt the correct way of habing scotch☺️”

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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.Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

At 56 North Distillery, you will eat traditional haggis or veggie haggis with neeps, tatties and peppercorn sauce, then follow tasting notes through one single malt whisky and two South Loch gin samples. This is a self-guided, two-hour visit at Scotland’s original gin bar and working distillery, with staff available to answer questions.

“Un bon accueil Et c’était très bon et sympa”

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6.Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky and Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Spend 90 minutes at Glengoyne Distillery, 14 miles from Glasgow, touring a traditional Highland whisky maker and tasting three single malts with handmade Iain Burnett chocolates. Your small group, capped at 14 adults, visits the No.1 Warehouse and the Club Room. Ask whether Alex is guiding your session.

“We toured Glengoyne Distillery today with Alex as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining. We highly recommended this tour to anyone who’s interested in the making and tasting of Scotch whiskey!”

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7.Haggis Tasting with a Dram of Scottish Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 30 min · from $19

Meet at Mharsanta on Bell Street, opposite Merchant Square, for a 30-minute private tasting of MacSween’s haggis with neeps and tatties, paired with a dram of Cydeside Stobcross single malt. An English-speaking host explains the Scottish pairing, and children or non-drinkers can choose a soft drink instead.

“The food was exceptional, lovely restaurant, very attentive staff”

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8.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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9.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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10.Luxury Whisky & Scottish Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $87

At Johnnie Walker Princes Street, your English-speaking guide leads a 60-minute tasting of Blue Label, Elusive Umami, Harris Tweed, and King George V. You will also try a Black Ruby cocktail and four Iain Burnett truffles. Rachel and Rory have earned special praise for their warm, informed hosting.

“Super showcase of History and richness of Johnnie Walter whiskey.. Taste of the whiskey is awesome .would recommend for any one coming to Edinburgh to get the tour.”

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11.Tolbooth Tavern Haggis Taster & Whisky Sampling

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 30 min · from $19

Spend 30 minutes at the Tolbooth Tavern, near Holyrood Palace, tasting a stack of MacSween’s haggis, neeps, and tatties with a local whisky dram. An English-speaking host welcomes you to this 200-year-old pub. The whisky can be replaced with a soft drink, making the experience suitable for all ages.

“local bem típico, todos muito amáveis e o Haggis é melhor do que eu esperava”

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12.Dalwhinnie: Chocolate & Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 30 min · from $18Best value

At Dalwhinnie Distillery, an English-speaking host guides you through four single malts paired with Highland Chocolatier chocolates. You will compare aromas, flavors, and textures in a 30-minute tasting surrounded by Cairngorms mountain scenery. This ticket is wheelchair accessible, but it does not include the distillery or warehouse tour.

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