15 Whisky and Food Pairings Worth Flying For

1.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93Our pick

Join Red Carpet Wine Tours at Federation Square for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing. Guides such as Tom, Gilberto, Richard, Matt, and Hilda lead tastings at Soumah and Balgownie, chocolate sampling, and a stop at Hubert Estate. Alcohol tastings and transport are included, while lunch and some spirit tastings cost extra.

“Good wine, great food, comfy bus, fab music. Excellent day with Tom as our driver !! We loved it !!!”

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2.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Join Red Carpet Wine Tours for an 8-hour Yarra Valley outing from central Melbourne. Guides such as Matt, Gilberto, Tom, and Richard lead tastings at Soumah, St Huberts, Balgownie, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, with lunch at your own cost and optional gin or whisky samples.

“great organization and execution all around. thommo was awesome”

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

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

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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4.Brussels Chocolate Beer Waffle and Belgian Whiskey All-in-One (Small Group) Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 551 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Spend five and a half hours with guide Avo exploring Brussels through chocolate, beer, waffles, whiskey, and city history. Taste 12 chocolate treats, six or more Belgian beers, speculoos, cheese, sausages, frites, a full waffle, and Belgian whiskey. The tour begins at Grand Place and ends in the Royal Galleries.

“Avo was absolutely amazing, it was pouring rain and he smiled the whole time we went to many chocolate shops ,stopped had a waffle ,frites and local beers. He hit the highlights of this beautiful city and ended with some amazing whiskey.”

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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $192

Spend about 6.5 hours tasting boutique Hunter Valley wines, organic vodka, gin and schnapps, local cheese and chocolate. Your professional driver-guide handles the roads while you visit several changing venues, enjoy a one-course lunch with wine or beer, and tour a wine-production facility when scheduled. Pickup is available in selected Hunter Valley areas.

“Julie was the perfect tour guide and ensured we had an amazing time. I would definitely recommend exploring the Hunter Valley with her 😊”

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11.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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12.2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $62

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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13.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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14.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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15.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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