Top 14 Whisky & Chocolate Tastings

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

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

Travel from central Melbourne to the Yarra Valley in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Tom, Gilberto, Richard or Matt. Taste wines at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, sample 10 chocolates, browse Hubert Estate, and choose lunch at extra cost.

“Had a nice day. Met some really nice international travellers. Wine tasting was excellent. Lunch was decent. The bus was comfortable.”

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

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

Spend eight hours in the Yarra Valley with Red Carpet Wine Tours, tasting wine at Soumah, St Huberts, and Balgownie, plus chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Matt, Gilberto, Tom, and Richard keep the day social, flexible, and easy to enjoy.

“Loved our experience with Red Carpet Tours. We did their Wombat Tour and enjoyed every stop we visited. There was a good amount of time at each stop and the food for lunch at St Hubert’s was delicious. Thank you Tom for being a great host, driver and DJ!”

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

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

Meet guide Avo at Grand Place for a small-group tour through central Brussels. You’ll sample 12 chocolates, speculoos, six Belgian beers, cheese, sausages, frites, a full waffle, and Belgian whiskey while learning about Brussels, beer, and chocolate.

“Avo was the best tour guide, full of information & history and supplier of food & drinks. You get the best bites and beers on this tour- all top quality and even get an exclusive beer that's 20-25 euro per bottle. You will definitely be full by the time you leave and learn a ton about the best chocolate, waffles, and beer in Brussels.”

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4.Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

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

Visit Glengoyne Distillery, 14 miles from Glasgow, for a 90-minute guided tour of its traditional whisky-making rooms. Learn why its stills run slowly, visit No. 1 Warehouse, then taste three single malts with Scottish chocolates. Guides such as John, Aden, and Rebecca make the technical story easy to follow.

“Our tour guide was fabulous. We felt very welcome and learned a lot about the property and whiskey.”

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5.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

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

Spend 6.5 hours visiting three wineries, Hunter Distillery and local food producers. You will taste wine with cheese and chocolate, enjoy a one-course lunch with beer or wine, and take a behind-the-scenes winery tour. Pickup is available in selected Hunter Valley areas, with guides such as Steve, Sam, Colin and Julie often leading the day.

“Ronnie our tour guide/driver made the experience very enjoyable. All wineries were different to the mainstream and very enjoyable. I would highly recommend it”

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6.St. Augustine Distillery: A Bourbon & Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $28

Join an English-speaking guide at St. Augustine Distillery for a 30-minute bourbon and chocolate tasting. You will sample premium spirits with snacks, compare bourbon alone and with chocolate, and use a tasting wheel to spot flavor notes. The class is wheelchair accessible and limited to guests 21 and older.

“Melody was incredible. My husband and I were impressed by her knowledge and passion for the spirits we sampled. We highly recommend this tour.”

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7.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 near Glasgow with an English-speaking guide such as Alex. Tour the stills and No.1 Warehouse, then taste White Oak, 18 Year Old, and 21 Year Old malts with handmade Highland Chocolatier truffles. Adults 18 and over only.

“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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8.Nashville: Whiskey or Wine and Chocolate Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 45 min · from $40

At Nashville Barrel Co., choose a spirits flight of bourbon, rye, and agave or four wines, two red and two white, each matched with chocolate. Justin may lead the session, explaining production, flavor, and pairing in a casual tasting room where questions are welcome.

“Justin was echt een aardige kerel. Het was heel gezellig en interessant.”

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9.Whiskey or Wine Pairing with Chocolate Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $40

At Nashville Barrel Co., a guide leads you through four whiskeys or four wines paired with Ghirardelli chocolates. You can ask questions as you taste, and some sessions may allow both wine and whiskey. The 40-minute visit starts and ends at 222 Fesslers Ln at 3:00 pm.

“This was a great experience for us. Our guide, David, was knowledgeable and made the tasting one we won’t forget. Being able to do both wine and whiskey in the same tasting allowed for us to both enjoy the entire experience.”

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10.Brussels : Exclusive Chocolate, Beer, Waffle & Whiskey tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5h 30m · from $163

Join Avo, a solo guide with 25 years of experience, for a small-group Brussels walk limited to 10 people. Taste 12 chocolate treats, six Belgian beers, Westvleteren XII, Belgian whiskey, speculoos and a topped waffle while learning about Belgium’s food culture and city history.

“If you have time for only one tour, make it this one! After having given tours for decades, Avo has refined this one to be the best of the best. It is packed with information, from local history to everything you want to know (and more!) about Belgian chocolate and beer. The tour feels more like an intimate gathering of friends because Avo keeps the size small. He shows the highlights of the usual touristy spots, but also takes you into the more typical areas of town to give you a feel of local life. Chocolate lovers will enjoy learning about and understanding how the chocolate market developed. Even more,…”

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11.Edinburgh: Luxury Whisky & Scottish Chocolate Tasting

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

At Johnnie Walker Princes Street, you begin with a Black Ruby cocktail before tasting Blue Label, Elusive Umami, Harris Tweed, and King George V. An English-speaking host such as Rachel or Rory pairs each pour with an Iain Burnett truffle, then offers 10% off in-store purchases.

“Rachel was the perfect host for tue tasting. I was visiting Scotland in my own and this was a great way for me to spend my waving safely learning about Scotland, taste some amazing Johnny Walker delights and engage with other people in the experience. Not to mention chocolate with Whiskey is delicious. A must do while in town. But ask for Rachel. No offense to the other hosts.”

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12.Dalwhinnie: Chocolate & Whisky Tasting

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

At Dalwhinnie Distillery, you’ll taste four single malts, each paired with a handcrafted Highland Chocolatier chocolate. An English-speaking host guides the 30-minute session, with wheelchair access and no full distillery or warehouse tour included.

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13.Beer & Chocolate Tasting in a Brewery-Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

At Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery in Koekelberg, a co-founder guides your private two-hour visit through the brewery-distillery. You taste four beers made on site, each paired with a Belgian chocolate. The Japanese IPA and house gin add extra interest for curious drinkers.

“Exceptional experience, Belgium’s finest brewery/distillery! Did the tour and had the pleasure of trying some truely world class beers and spirits. Can’t recommend this place enough! Absolutely coming back next time we’re in Belgium!”

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14.Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Board a private yacht in Destin for a two-hour Emerald Coast cruise led by a captain, mate, and tasting concierge. You’ll sample rare bourbons with premium chocolates, hear the stories behind each pairing, and return to the same harbor. Josh and Larry are noted for friendly, accommodating service.

“My experience with Parrot Head Yachts was my first time being on a yacht, and they did not disappoint! Josh and Larry(who I’ve known for close to ~22 years now) have been and both were very friendly and accommodating to make my experience a pleasant one!”

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