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15 Whisky and Food Pairings Worth Flying For

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Haggis with a Speyside malt, chocolate with a sherried dram, barbecue with bourbon. These 15 pairings are priced by the course and the glass.

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Meeting in central Melbourne at 8:35am
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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

Spend about eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley with Red Carpet Wine Tours. Meet at Federation Square, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and taste wines at Soumah, St Huberts, and Balgownie, plus 10 chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Gilberto, Tom, Richard, and Matt add music, local detail, and good humor.

“We enjoyed all the wineries we visited and the variety of tastings was great. The chocolaterie was amazing and the tastings were fantastic. Our driver guide Gilberto was wonderful - great driver, great information, always a smile and friendly and helpful.”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Meeting in central Melbourne at 8:35am
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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

Join Red Carpet Wine Tours for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing from central Melbourne. Visit Soumah, St Huberts, the Chocolaterie and Balgownie, with optional gin, whisky, beer or cider tastings. Guides such as Matt, Gilberto and Tom keep the day social, while lunch is purchased separately at Hubert Estate.

“Touring the surrounding Melbourne area of the Yarra Valley was beautiful. The vineyard stories of hard work as a high risk labor of love were wonderful. The wine tasting was a treat. Hilda was very pleasant. The other participants were so nice. A wonderful outing on a beautiful day.”

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - The Royal Mile connects the food with the city
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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 from St Giles’ Cathedral through Edinburgh’s Old Town, stopping for haggis, neeps and tatties, Cullen skink, Scottish cheese, cakes, scones, whisky, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Craig, Joanne, and Madge add food lore, city history, and practical recommendations. The group is capped at 10.

“Our guide Nichola was great! She was very knowledgeable and passionate. We would recommend this tour.”

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Brussels Chocolate Beer Waffle and Belgian Whiskey All-in-One (Small Group) Tour - Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and the story of Brussels
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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

Spend about five and a half hours with Avo exploring central Brussels through chocolate tastings, six Belgian beers, cheese, sausages, frites, speculoos, whiskey, and a full waffle in the Royal Galleries. The group is limited to 10, with soft drinks available for non-drinkers. Expect plenty of food, walking, and lively city history.

“Imagine if you had a tour guide who loved what they did when they worked with bigger tours operators, but their bosses continually wanted them to stick to the same main/boring script. They got fed up with that and instead they broke off and tailored a tour to show the real Brussels (food, beer, culture) in a small group setting. This is one tour I cannot recommend enough to truly see what Belgium is all about. You get just the right amount of food, beer, chocolate, whiskey, and history. The value is definitely worth the price and I can say that if I ever came back I’d even consider rebooking.…”

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Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More - Cullen Skink brings the Highlands to the table
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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 and hearing Edinburgh stories in a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Nichola, Nyssa, Craig, Madge, Carlos, and Joanna lead the walk, with haggis, Cullen Skink, cranachan, cheese, fudge, whisky, and a surprise dish included. Arrive hungry and tell the provider about dietary needs when booking.

“The food was great. Madge was the best guide, very friendly and insightful”

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Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate - The working distillery route, from mash tun to stills
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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 working mash tun, washbacks, stills, and warehouse. An English-speaking guide, such as John, Aden, Rebecca, or Cameron, explains the Glengoyne method before you taste three single malts matched with Scottish chocolates. Adults only.

“Learned a lot about their distillery and why it is different from the others. Tried their whiskey and enjoyed the experience.”

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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience - The bottle shop adds a useful bourbon lesson
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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, pairing bourbon and craft cocktails with five food stops. Guides such as Cathy, Allison, Anna, and Annie add local bourbon history, while the small group keeps the evening personal. Mocktails and dietary accommodations are available with advance notice.

“It was a lot of fun, the tour took us to wonderful spots I never would have found on my own. The drinks, the food and the company were all great! Cathy is a fun and really knowledgeable tour guide! This is a tour not to be missed.”

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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More - Edinburgh Castle and the city’s high views
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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

Meet your private guide at St Giles’ Cathedral at noon for a three-hour Edinburgh food walk. Expect haggis with neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky, plus city sights. Guides have included Nicola and Skye, though the assigned guide may vary.

“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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Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington - Kay and Hayley shape the afternoon
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Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

9.Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet Kay or another Bites of the Bluegrass guide at RELIC Lexington for a three-hour food and history walk through the James E. Pepper Distillery District. Expect bourbon, beer, cider, pizza, hot honey chicken, ice cream, and local favorites such as burgoo, with most stops close together.

“Fabulous experience once we located the meeting place. Interesting history, good food and beverage. Tour guide cute and enthusiastic.”

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Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour - Corsair Distillery and the 1920s pot still
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Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

10.Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about four hours tasting Nashville barbecue, Tennessee spirits, and local beer with a guide such as Ray, Bob, John, or Emily. The small group, capped at 14, travels by air-conditioned bus from downtown to Central BBQ, Corsair Distillery, and New Heights Brewing Company. Tastings and transport are included, but extra drinks cost more.

“Very Good tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. The weather was terrible so the tour made the day a decent one!!”

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Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley - Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery - Three wineries, with the order and venues subject to change
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

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

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

Spend about six and a half hours sampling Hunter Valley wines at three boutique wineries, organic spirits at Hunter Distillery, and wine paired with cheese and chocolate. Your day includes a one-course lunch with wine or beer, local pickup, and a driver-guide such as Steve, Julie, Sam, Colin, or Ronnie.

“A great tour, amazing wineries, was a fun day spent with great people. Colin our driver kept us entertained all day.”

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Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin - Two premium pours at The Palace Bar
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Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

12.Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

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

Meet your whiskey guide near Trinity College, taste three hand-picked Irish whiskeys at The Lincoln’s Inn, then walk to The Palace Bar for two more pours with farmhouse cheese, crackers, fruit, and handmade chocolates. Guides such as Andrew and Rachael keep the session friendly, useful, and focused on Irish whiskey.

“The whiskeys provided were excellent as was the cheese and chocolate.Rachel our tour guide was eclectic and entertaining. I would have liked a more in depth dissertation on whiskey.”

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Dublin: 2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour - Irish cheese and soda bread as tasting partners
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Dublin: 2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $62

Spend two hours tasting five handpicked Irish whiskeys with cheese, soda bread, and handmade chocolates. Your English-speaking Blue Badge guide leads a group of up to 10 from Lincolns Inn to the Palace Bar, with guides such as Andrew and Tiernan bringing history, humor, and useful tasting tips.

“The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The whisky and nibbles were very good quality. We really enjoyed it.”

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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour - Cave Hill Cemetery and the Original Highlands flavors
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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

14.Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $300

You’ll join a private Louisville Food Tours guide for small bites, bourbon, cocktails, and local stories across Bardstown Road, Cave Hill Cemetery, Whiskey Row, NuLu, and Butchertown. Depending on your booked time, you may sample Hot Brown-inspired food, fried chicken, beer cheese, biscuits, bourbon balls, and Modjeska while learning about Muhammed Ali, Colonel Sanders, Prohibition, and Louisville’s markets.

“Really great food tour. Enjoyed every stop, the signature cocktails, and the great storytelling by Laci. I would recommend!”

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Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin - Walking through Dublin’s Georgian district
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Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

15.Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

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

Meet your whiskey guide at Lincoln’s Inn for Irish whiskey and food, then walk through Dublin’s Georgian district to the Palace Bar’s upstairs whiskey palace. You’ll taste five whiskeys with Irish farmhouse cheese and handmade chocolates. Guides may include Andrew, John, Tiernan, or Tartian, and the group is usually limited to 15 people.

“Tartian (not sure of spelling) was an excellent guide. As someone who doesn't like whiskey, he did a good job explaining the process.”

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