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Scotch Whisky Flavour Wheel

The idea of a Scotch whisky flavour wheel came about to help with the (admittedly difficult) process of separating th...

Explainer: the Scotch whisky regions

So you’ve heard of the Scotch whisky regions but what of the unique perspective or flavour profile offered by each? H...

What’s covered in the Certificate in Scotch Whisky?

With almost 100 lessons across nine modules, the Certificate in Scotch Whisky is bursting with useful information abo...

Burns Night: A Celebration of Scotland's Beloved Bard

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,and never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,and auld lang syne?Fo...

Explainer: Independent bottlers

Put simply, independent bottlers look to buy new or matured spirit from distilleries with a view to bottling under an...

Whisky colour guide

Our whisky colour guide charts a range of common descriptors that you could use to identify the specific colour of yo...

What’s covered in the online Diploma in Single Malt Whisky?

Here’s an overview of what you can expect to learn from the seven assessed modules in the Diploma in Single Malt Whis...

Aug 16, 2023

Candidate map - online Diploma in Single Malt Whisky

Vic Cameron, our teacher for the Diploma in Single Malt Whisky, maps the candidates who’ve enjoyed the online course ...

Aug 16, 2023

Dr Gordon Steele on the Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky

There are very few formally taught lessons about how to use your sense of smell, how to use that in an analytical way...

Let’s talk about… blended Irish whiskey

According to the Irish Whiskey Technical File, the term blended Irish whiskey simply refers to a whiskey made from a ...

Upgrade your Certificate to the Diploma and save £99

We’re pleased to announce that you can now redeem the cost of your whisky certificate course against the Diploma in S...

What’s covered in the Certificate in Irish Whiskey?

Ahead of launching the online Certificate in Irish Whiskey, here’s an overview of what you can expect to learn from t...
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