Academy of Wine & Spirits
| Duration: | Classroom: 6 hours. Online ZOOM: 6 hours. |
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| Includes: | What's Included with Your Course At the Academy of Wine & Spirits, every course is designed to deliver a modern, professional learning experience with secure digital resources and internationally recognized credentials that remain with you for life. Classroom Experience Experience hands-on learning with an expert educator and receive: 12 professionally selected whisky samples (where applicable) Comprehensive digital course textbook Interactive classroom instruction Online examination Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate Lifetime Verified Digital Badge Instant online credential verification Secure cloud-based access to your credentials for life Certificates and badges can be downloaded, printed, and shared at any time Online Experience Study from anywhere in the world through our flexible learning options: Self-paced Online Learning Platform or Live Instructor-Led Zoom Classes Comprehensive digital course textbook Online examination Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate Lifetime Verified Digital Badge Instant online credential verification Secure lifetime access to your credentials Download, print, and share your achievements whenever you choose Share Your Achievement with Confidence Your verified credentials are designed to showcase your professional accomplishments wherever your career takes you. Share your achievement instantly across: X (Twitter) Your CV or Résumé Email Signatures Professional Portfolios Company Websites Whether you're applying for a new position, seeking a promotion, building your professional profile, or demonstrating your expertise to clients, your credentials are always available, always verifiable, and always ready to share. Upgrade to the Premium Certification Pack Want the complete Academy of Wine & Spirits experience? During checkout, simply select the Premium Certification Pack, which includes: Official printed course booklet Premium printed certificate Academy of Wine & Spirits lapel pin Simply tick the option before completing your booking, and we'll prepare your premium package for you. Learn Digitally. Achieve Globally. All Academy of Wine & Spirits course materials are delivered digitally, providing immediate access from virtually any computer, tablet, or smartphone. This modern approach allows you to study anytime, anywhere, while reducing paper waste and ensuring your learning materials are always at your fingertips. Your verified digital c What's Included with Your Course At the Academy of Wine & Spirits, every course is designed to deliver a modern, professional learning experience with secure digital resources and internationally recognized credentials that remain with you for life. Classroom Experience Experience hands-on learning with an expert educator and receive: 12 professionally selected wine samples (where applicable) Comprehensive digital course textbook Interactive classroom instruction Online examination Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate Lifetime Verified Digital Badge Instant online credential verification Secure cloud-based access to your credentials for life Certificates and badges can be downloaded, printed, and shared at any time Online Experience Study from anywhere in the world through our flexible learning options: Self-paced Online Learning Platform or Live Instructor-Led Zoom Classes Comprehensive digital course textbook Online examination Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate Lifetime Verified Digital Badge Instant online credential verification Secure lifetime access to your credentials Download, print, and share your achievements whenever you choose Share Your Achievement with Confidence Your verified credentials are designed to showcase your professional accomplishments wherever your career takes you. Share your achievement instantly across: X (Twitter) Your CV or Résumé Email Signatures Professional Portfolios Company Websites Whether you're applying for a new position, seeking a promotion, building your professional profile, or demonstrating your expertise to clients, your credentials are always available, always verifiable, and always ready to share. Upgrade to the Premium Certification Pack Want the complete Academy of Wine & Spirits experience? During checkout, simply select the Premium Certification Pack, which includes: Official printed course booklet Premium printed certificate Academy of Wine & Spirits lapel pin Simply tick the option before completing your booking, and we'll prepare your premium package for you. Learn Digitally. Achieve Globally. All Academy of Wine & Spirits course materials are delivered digitally, providing immediate access from virtually any computer, tablet, or smartphone. This modern approach allows you to study anytime, anywhere, while reducing paper waste and ensuring your learning materials are always at your fingertips. Your verified digital certificate and badge are securely stored online for life, allowing you to access, verify, download, print, and share your professional credentials whenever you need them—today, tomorrow, or years into your career.ertificate and badge are securely stored online for life, allowing you to access, verify, download, print, and share your professional credentials whenever you need them—today, tomorrow, or years into your career. |
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Uncover the fascinating history of whisky, with a deep dive into how, when, and where it all began. Explore the evolution of Scotch whisky—from illicit stills in the Highlands to a billion-dollar global industry—and how it became a cultural symbol and economic powerhouse.
Examine whisky’s role as one of Scotland’s leading exports, its influence on global spirits markets, and the key international players driving innovation and demand. Understand whisky not just as a drink—but as an industry.
Explore the full production process:
Raw materials: malted barley, grain, water, and yeast
Mashing, fermentation, and distillation (pot still vs. column still)
Ageing: barrel types, warehouse environment, and maturation laws
Cask finishes, single malts, blends, and grain whiskies
Gain insight into what makes each style unique.
Learn to distinguish Scotland’s whisky-producing regions—Highlands, Lowlands, Islay, Speyside, and Campbeltown—and how terroir, tradition, and distillation techniques define regional character and flavor profiles.
Develop professional tasting skills using a structured sensory approach. Explore aroma, mouthfeel, flavor, and finish. Learn to identify classic notes like peat, spice, oak, vanilla, smoke, and sherry influence across multiple styles.
Explore whisky’s role in contemporary mixology—from elegant highballs to complex stirred classics. Learn the importance of serve temperature, dilution, and glassware, plus how to make whisky more approachable for modern drinkers.
Understand how to confidently recommend and sell whisky based on customer preferences. Learn how to upsell without pretension and create memorable guest experiences. Perfect for retail, hospitality, and brand advocacy professionals.
Broaden your knowledge with an introduction to world whiskies:
Irish and American traditions
Japanese precision and craftsmanship
Emerging regions like India, Australia, Taiwan, and beyond
Compare production methods, regulations, and signature styles.
Promote mindful drinking, premium choices, and appreciation over consumption. Understand how quality, education, and storytelling elevate the whisky experience.
Put your knowledge to the test with a practical nosing & tasting assessment and a written exam. Successful candidates receive official Whisky Ambassador certification, recognized across the industry.
Experience whisky like never before with a guided tasting of 12 carefully selected expressions representing the rich diversity of this legendary spirit. From peaty Islay malts to smooth Lowland drams, and bold American bourbons to elegant Japanese whiskies—each pour is chosen to highlight a specific style, region, or production technique.
You'll explore:
Single Malts vs. Blended Whiskies
Regional Scotch Profiles – Islay smoke, Speyside sweetness, Highland depth
Cask Influence – ex-bourbon, sherry, and experimental finishes
International Icons – taste how Japan, the US, and other world players bring their own signature to whisky
Learn to assess aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and finish using a structured tasting method, and leave with a trained palate and a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
This course is ideal for bartenders, sommeliers, F&B professionals, retail staff, and passionate whisky lovers looking to elevate their knowledge and tasting skills. Whether you’re recommending drams to customers, curating a spirits list, or just tired of nodding politely when someone says “peaty,” this is your chance to speak whisky with confidence. No experience required—just curiosity, a nose for nuance, and a respect for the water of life.
The exam takes place in the last session of the course. The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes and to blind taste 4 different Whiskies. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions. This qualification is BIIAB regulated.
Certified Gin Ambassador™
This qualification is BIIAB regulated.
Classroom: $295
Online: $195
Certified Rum Amabassdor™, inteternationaly UK certifved via CPD & & WIRSPA, ACR!
