5 Evening Whisky Experiences Worldwide, from First Dram to Last

1.Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Our pick

Meet at Mercat Cross for a two-hour evening walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, then descend into the Blair Street Underground Vaults. Storytellers such as Michael, Steph, Jack, and Sophie lead the English-language tour, using audio devices so you can hear clearly. Finish with whisky, beer, or a Scottish soft drink in a candlelit cellar.

“Linda was amazing and very engaging and full of knowledge and interest. We loved her 🫶”

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2.NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Ride in a luxury GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban with guides such as Mike, Tony, Kyle, or Tracy. Visit three wineries and Old Mission Distilling on the sunset route, with stops shaped by availability, weather, and group pace. Wine, cocktails, food, and bottles cost extra.

“Excellent experience. Had a great time and Mike knows his stuff. Would definitely do it again! Highly recommend!”

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3.Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $606

Start at 4pm with wine at Barrique Wine Store, continue through Healesville for your choice of wine, whisky, gin or beer tastings, then finish with a two-course dinner at Meletos. Craig or Elliot handles the driving and local stories, with pickup and return available from Yarra Valley accommodation.

“Had a great evening savouring the sights and tastes of Yarra Valley. It was made all the more memorable by our guide Craig. Engaging and easygoing, Craig was only too happy to share his great knowledge of the Yarra Valley and the peoplRead more”

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4.Hidden Gem Food & Whiskey Night Tour near Roppongi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $156

Start at 5 p.m. with guides Ellen and Joon in Azabujuban, the neighborhood between Roppongi and Tokyo Tower. Over four hours, visit three izakayas, restaurants, and bars for yakitori, wagyu, sashimi, oden, local snacks, and five 15 ml Japanese whiskey tastings. The group is limited to 10 people, with dinner and two additional drinks included.

“Ellen was a treasure. Sweet, personable, fun, knowledgeable, and we enjoyed swapping stories. We learned a lot, walked a lot, and saw lot of things off the beaten path. She has some wonderful personal connections w the locals. The food was very well prepared and tasty. The whisky session w the bar owner was very informative and quite enjoyable!”

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5.NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour – 4 STOP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $99

Join Magic Mike, also known as Cowboy Mike, or another local wine guide for a 4.5-hour Old Mission Peninsula tour in a GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban. You will visit three wineries and possibly Old Mission Distilling, with stops chosen around sunset, weather, season, and availability. Tastings are included, while flights, bottles, and food cost extra.

“Amazing! Cowboy Mike was very knowledgeable about everything and anything wine! His recommendations were spot on delicious! If you want to have the best time, book with Cowboy Mike!!!”

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