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The 15 Best Whisky & Food Pairing Experiences

29 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Sherry cask against something sweet, a peated Islay against something fatty. These 15 sit-down pairings are compared on how many courses, how many drams and whether it works as a whole dinner.

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Meeting in Melbourne and getting on the road
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

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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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Meeting in Melbourne and getting on the road
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

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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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - The Royal Mile turns a food walk into a city walk
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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

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 Edinburgh’s Old Town with a local guide such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, or Madge. Sample haggis with neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, tea, and a surprise dish while hearing food stories and city folklore.

“I really enjoyed this food tour with Nyssa. There was a good variety of food and I learned some about Scotland too!”

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Brussels Chocolate Beer Waffle and Belgian Whiskey All-in-One (Small Group) Tour - Twelve chocolates, from pralines to ruby chocolate
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Brussels Chocolate Beer Waffle and Belgian Whiskey All-in-One (Small Group) Tour

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

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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Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More - Cullen Skink, a smoky start with a local story
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Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

5.Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

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

Spend three hours tasting Scottish classics in Edinburgh’s Old Town with guides such as Nichola, Nyssa, Craig, Madge, and Carlos. Expect haggis, Cullen Skink, cranachan, cheese, cakes, whisky, a secret dish, and plenty of food history in a group of no more than 10.

“Craig was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Really enjoyed the day!”

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Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate - Arriving from Glasgow and finding the distillery
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Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

6.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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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience - A modern Louisville cocktail at a Michelin-starred chef’s restaurant
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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience

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 or Allison. Taste bourbon, craft cocktails, cheese, dinner-size food pairings, and dessert, ending at a rooftop bar. This is a food-and-history tour, not a distillery visit.

“Allison was a fantastic guide—fun, knowledgeable, and great at keeping the group energized. Excellent food, smooth pacing, and awesome local spots. Highly recommend!”

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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More - Starting at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon
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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

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

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

Start at St Giles’ Cathedral and walk central Edinburgh with a private English-speaking guide such as Nicola or Skye. Taste haggis with neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky. The route ends near the lower Royal Mile.

“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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Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley - Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery - Starting at 7:15 am in the Hunter Valley
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

9.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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Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin - Cheese, chocolate, crackers, and fruit
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Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

10.Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

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

Meet your whiskey guide in central Dublin for five Irish whiskey samples, paired with farmhouse cheeses, crackers, fruit, and handmade chocolates. Visit Lincoln’s Inn and The Palace Bar, with guides such as Andrew and Rachel explaining Irish whiskey in a relaxed, small-group setting.

“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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Dublin: 2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour - Five premium Irish whiskies, chosen by the guide
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Dublin: 2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour

11.Dublin: 2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $62

Spend two hours with an English-speaking whiskey guide, tasting five handpicked Irish whiskies at Lincolns Inn and the Palace Bar. Pair them with farmhouse cheeses, soda bread, and handmade chocolates. Groups are limited to 10, with guides such as Andrew and Tiernan bringing plenty of Irish whiskey knowledge and humor.

“Andrew was a witty, well informed guide on Whiskey.”

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Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin - What you actually taste
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Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

12.Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

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

Meet a local whiskey guide at Lincoln’s Inn, taste Irish whiskey with food, then walk through Dublin’s Georgian district to the Palace Bar for two more premium pours. Guides such as Andrew, John, and Tiernan have led this relaxed, small-group experience.

“Guide attempted to change time and then didn’t show up. ………………… what else is there to say. Should drop this tour from your list.”

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Dublin 6 Whiskey Tasting & 3 Food Pairing Walking Tour with Local - What you taste, and how the whiskey lesson works
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Dublin 6 Whiskey Tasting & 3 Food Pairing Walking Tour with Local

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

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

Meet at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre for a three-hour whiskey walk through central Dublin. Guides such as Gráinne, Sean, Adam, and Johnny explain Irish whiskey, local history, and pub culture while you taste up to six whiskeys at several pubs, with food pairings on the Deluxe option.

“Gronya was so knowledgeable on all aspects of whiskey history. We intend to look a bit harder to find some of the find brands in the states. Job well done and would go again.”

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Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery! - What the self-guided tasting actually means
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Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!

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

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

At 56 North, Scotland’s original gin bar and a working distillery, you’ll enjoy traditional or veggie haggis with neeps, tatties and peppercorn sauce. The self-guided tasting includes one single malt whisky dram and two South Loch gin samples, with tasting notes and staff help available.

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

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St. Augustine Distillery: A Bourbon & Chocolate Pairing - Your first taste: bourbon without the chocolate
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St. Augustine Distillery: A Bourbon & Chocolate Pairing

15.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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