YOU WILL ACQUIRE A KNOWLEDGE FAR ABOVE THE AVERAGE WHISKY AFICIONADO

This is a live on-line course. This means that you can interact with your tutor like in a virtual class.There is pre-read material (detailed handbook), then educational slides and graphics are displayed during each session.

This advanced course is designed for people who have already acquired the fundamental understanding of the whisky making process, willing to expand their knowledge further. You will better comprehend the whisky diversity through the intimate variations of its make, the subtlety of the influence of many factors along the process, and ultimately, you will enjoy any whiskey at a new height.

CYCLE of 4 LIVE ON-LINE SESSIONS - your booking includes the 4 live online sessions, the handbook, the exam and certificate:

Module 1: “From grain to wash”,

Module 2: “Fundamentals of distillation”

Module 3: “Wood and maturation”

Wrap up and exam

This live online course offers flexibility in the dates and times of the sessions. 

Changes are possible as long as they match the tutor and the students availability.

Check the dates at www.whiskey-gourmet.com/shop

You will receive the full handbook at the time you book the course. It is highly recommended that you work on each module prior the online session to maximize the benefit of the course.

THE CURRICULUM IS VERY COMPREHENSIVE AND EXPLORES HOW EACH STEP OF THE MAKING PROCESS INFLUENCES THE FINAL WHISKEY PROFILE.

IT IS COMPOSED OF THREE MODULES

MODULE 1: From Grain to Wash, Barley and malting process: inside the grain and mechanism of germination, Starch structure and enzyme conversion, Fermentation theory and technology

MODULE 2: Fundamentals of distillation, Distillation theory and technology, Effect of the pot still designs and copper, Spirit distillation and congeners analysis

MODULE 3: Wood and maturation, Oak structure and composition, Casks making, preparation, effect of pre-used casks, Chemical changes during maturation