Rascal + Thorn

Eat.

Rascal + Thorn culinary trips and experiences bring together the food industry and its admirers.  Meet with chefs outside of their kitchens and learn how they use the local ingredients or cultures to influence their cuisine.

Drink.

Whether it is whisky, cocktails or wine, Rascal + Thorn provides expert, in-depth experiences across the globe.  From whisky tours to cocktail workshops and weekends, our expert guides provide a premium time.

Highlighted Trips.

Islay Water of Life Whisky Tour: June 10-18, 2023
Islay Water of Life Whisky Tour: June 10-18, 2023

An amazing collaboration trip with The Water of Life film director, Greg Swartz, to visit and experience Islay with one-of-a-kind whisky and food experiences.

The Basque Country with Chef Erik Anderson: September 17-25, 2023
The Basque Country with Chef Erik Anderson: September 17-25, 2023

An incredible opportunity to travel and dine at some of the best restaurants on the planet! The Basque Country is one-of-a-kind and to see it through the eyes of Chef Erik Anderson is a treat!

Scotland Speyside & Highland Whisky Tour: October 7-15, 2023
Scotland Speyside & Highland Whisky Tour: October 7-15, 2023

Join Holly Seidewand as we visit some of the most classic distilleries in the Speyside and Highlands regions of Scotland. A trip to whisky heaven!

Kentucky Bourbon Trail: October 25-29, 2023
Kentucky Bourbon Trail: October 25-29, 2023

Join Charles as he heads back to Kentucky to visit the mecca of Bourbon production! Lots of Kentucky experiences to be had. Come join.

Colorado Whiskey & Ski Tour: February 4-11, 2024
Colorado Whiskey & Ski Tour: February 4-11, 2024

Join Holly in Colorado for a sweet ski and whiskey week! This is a unique opportunity to have elevated whiskey experiences and ski some of the best resorts in the country!

Japanese Whisky Tour: March 15-25, 2024
Japanese Whisky Tour: March 15-25, 2024

Charles heads back to Japan for his 4th Whisky Tour! He takes all of the great and puts it into one incredible experience. One of the best ways to visit Japan!

John Sconzo

Originally from New York City and an Italian-American family to whom food was of utmost importance, John’s passion for food and wine goes back a long time.  As an early online writer and photographer of chefs and their craft, John has developed a deep relationship with the food industry.

It is this love of travel and food that makes John a great host on our culinary journeys and experiences.

Charles Grabitzky

Growing up in San Francisco and living abroad in both Mexico and Turkey has given Charles a global personality and a love for travel.  Providing a great experience for his guests and seeing how travel can change people’s lives is his ultimate goal.

Whisky is his passion and in the last few years he has focused on leading niche whiskey tours to Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the U.S. He also started the Saratoga Whiskey Club in Upstate New York: Saratoga Whiskey Club

Part 6 and the last of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our second day in marvelous Madrid that included starting with a superb pour-over Natural #geshacoffee from @geishacoffeemadrid (using a Bulgarian roaster), a stroll through the famous #elrastrodemadrid , a day trip to the home of the world’s most astounding #lechazoasado - @restaurante_mannix - and an eye-opening and delicious seminar on #spanishconservas by one of the world’s experts - @rogenriquez - before concluding for the evening with very full stomachs. I took it easy on the last day (I had more to come), but our group had a fabulous lunch at one of my favorites- Sachs! Finally, that evening we decamped to @salmonguru for a farewell cocktail!

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Part 5 (Madrid Day 2) of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our second day in marvelous Madrid that included starting with a sensational #pistachiolatte @najispecialtycoffee a private tour of the @museothyssen lunch at the extraordinary @desde_1911 light tapas @bar_casatoni and a nightcap at Isa in the Four Seasons.

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Part 4 of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our first day in marvelous Madrid that included a spectacular lunch at the always sensational @diverxo by the incredible @dabizdiverxo followed by a spectacular evening of #flamenco #vinosdejerez and a perfect amount of superb food at the Michelin starred @corralmoreria 

#madrid #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide #randtbcnmad2023
Part 3 of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our last day in beautiful Barcelona that included a day trip to gorgeous #girona for a spectacular lunch at the always sensational @cellercanroca followed by a return to BCN and some delicious, light nibbles from @oliverchef @teatrokitchenbar . Next -  off to Madrid!

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