Eight Tasting Flights Worth Traveling For

Tequila in Cabo

At Four Seasons Resort Cabo del Sol, the Sipping Through Mexico’s Spirits experience showcases eight varieties of the country’s agave spirit—from rare tequilas and mezcals to unique raicillas and more—paired with bites from the corresponding region. 

Chocolate in Costa Rica

Long before it was an indulgence, chocolate was a currency in the land of pura vida. For an immersive bean-to-bar sampling, head to local favourite Reina’s Chocolate. The artisanal purveyor’s tasting room features both chocolate and sipping chocolates with distinct flavour profiles.

Water in Toronto

In an homage to its setting—the circa-​1932 Art Deco Waterworks building—the cocktail bar Civil Works offers an innovative water flight. Water is demineralized and injected with brines, salts, and other elements to re-create different water profiles from around the world, like Chichibu Mountain, a lightly mineralized Japanese variety.

Cheese in Türkiye

Enjoy epic water views at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus while savouring a flight of local cheeses. Artisanal selections from seven different regions are paired with Turkish wines during a special tasting guided by the property’s sommelier.

Coffee in Colombia

Cupping—the exquisite experience of examining the complexities of coffee—is often reserved for baristas and other pros, but the tastings at Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá and sister property Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogotá rise to a similar level of discernment. Participants learn from in-house experts, who elucidate differences in avant-garde brewing methods and artisanal processes.

Sake in Kyoto

The diverse styles of sake owe much to how finely the rice is polished, though the fermented Japanese rice wine is also categorized by flavour profile, viscosity, and carbonation. In this three-hour session led by an expert guide, guests on the Fushimi Sake Tasting Tour, courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, savour distinct varieties at historic breweries.

Olive Oil in Greece

It has been said that Greece was the first nation to cultivate olive trees and, as such, the oil from the delectable fruits remains a mainstay of the country’s culture and cuisine. The tasting experiences at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens highlight indigenous Greek varieties, showcasing unique pressings and flavours as well as best culinary uses. 

Beer in Seattle 

The city’s beer-making history dates to the 1850s, and today Seattle is home to more than 60 breweries. Specializing in small-batch artisan beverages, Fremont Brewing is a family-owned outpost with tasting-flight options. Book a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle and the concierge can arrange a private tasting tour.