Certificate in Gin

If you want to truly understand gin, how it’s made, what defines its styles and why it tastes the way it does, the Certificate in Gin gives you clarity, structure and confidence.

• Industry-recognised certification from Edinburgh Whisky Academy
• Covers gin history, production, botanicals and global styles
• Guided tastings to build sensory confidence and vocabulary
• Accessible, structured learning with academic credibility

Whether you work in hospitality, retail, brand education, or simply love gin and want to understand it properly, this certificate gives you a solid foundation and sets you apart.

• Gin enthusiasts ready to move beyond informal learning
• Industry professionals seeking recognised credentials
• Brand ambassadors, educators, writers and buyers
• Hospitality professionals wanting deeper technical and sensory confidence

No previous qualifications required, just commitment and curiosity.

The Certificate in Gin combines flexible, self-paced online learning with interactive, engaging content. Work through in-depth yet easy-to-follow modules, enjoy quizzes, videos and multimedia lessons, and join discussions or ask questions as you go.

Designed for beginners and curious gin lovers alike, the course gives you lifetime access to materials so you can learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.

Module 1: The History of Gin
Explore the key moments that shaped gin, from the origins of distilling to the rise of the modern gin industry.

Module 2: Gin Now
Examine the global gin renaissance, recent market trends and the opportunities and challenges shaping the category’s future.

Module 3: Definitions & Styles of Gin
Understand how gin is defined in law and learn to identify the different recognised styles and their defining characteristics.

Module 4: Distillation
Learn how gin is made, from neutral spirit and continuous distillation to pot stills, vapour infusion, and one-shot versus two-shot methods and how production choices affect quality.

Module 5: Botanicals
Take a guided tour of ten key gin botanicals and discover how each contributes to aroma, flavour and balance.

Module 6: Gin Tasting
Develop confidence in tasting gin, exploring sensory perception, flavour development and the structure of effective tasting sessions.

Module 7: Gin Cocktails
Discover the role of gin in cocktails and gastronomy and study the history and recipes of four classic gin serves.

Test your knowledge with a final online assessment. On successful completion, you’ll receive a digital badge and certificate, with optional printed certification and blue lapel pin.

• 50 multiple-choice questions covering all modules
• Completed in a single one-hour sitting
• Minimum 60% pass mark
• You can flag questions for review and revisit them before submission. Results are available immediately.