Approved Course Provider Programme
Our global community of independent whisky educators and industry trainers are united by a shared mission: to deliver world-class whisky education worldwide.
By partnering with passionate professionals around the world, we make credible, SQA-approved whisky education accessible to all, delivering consistently excellent learning experiences in-person, in local markets and in learners’ native languages.
Two Levels of Accreditation
Our Approved Course Providers are accredited at two levels, based on the courses they are certified to deliver:
Gold • Level 2
These providers are certified to teach our full suite of qualifications:
- Diploma in Single Malt Whisky
- Certificate in Scotch Whisky
- Certificate in Irish Whiskey
- Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey
- Certificate in Sensory Appreciation
- Certificate in Gin
Silver • Level 1
These providers are certified to teach our beginner-to-intermediate Certificate-level courses:
- Certificate in Scotch Whisky
- Certificate in Irish Whiskey
- Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey
- Certificate in Sensory Appreciation
- Certificate in Gin
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Current Approved Course Providers
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Gold • Level 2 • Advanced
Hong Kong • Hong Kong Wine Academy • Louis Lee • Micky Chan
Louis & Micky are veteran wine and spirits educators, blending WSET-accredited expertise with a deep passion for Asian whisky culture. Hong Kong Wine Academy is a leading light for formal drinks education in the region.
Puerto Rico • Academia de Whisky • Joe Cabassa
Joe is a pioneering voice for whisky education in Latin America, known for his engaging delivery and efforts to grow the whisky community across Puerto Rico and beyond.
Türkiye • Uzkeba • Yiğit Akdemir
Founder of Uzkeba, Yiğit combines a scientific background with storytelling flair to make whisky education accessible and inspiring throughout Türkiye.
UAE, Dubai • Barrels & Beyond • Bharat Rathore
Bharat is a certified whisky expert and entrepreneur bringing world-class spirits education to the heart of Dubai’s hospitality and enthusiast scene.
Silver • Level 1 • Intermediate
Belgium • Belgian Whisky Academy • Luc Vandeputte
Luc Vandeputte offers tastings, trips and EWA certificate courses to grow whisky knowledge in Belgium.
Brazil, São Paulo • Brasileira do Whisky • Pedro Menezes
Led by Pedro Menezes, the Escola Brasileira do Whisky helps whisky lovers and professionals in Brazil deepen their knowledge and confidence.
France, Tain l’Hermitage • TerraRhona • Guillaume Reynaud
Guillaume leads TerraRhona with a dedication to terroir and flavour, bridging France’s culinary heritage with a passion for whisky education.
France, Bordeaux • Ma Dégustation Privée • Romain Bodenan
Ready to explore whisky in Bordeaux? Join Romain Bodenan andMa Dégustation Privée for an Edinburgh Whisky Academy Level 1 Certificate courseand discover spirits education at its finest.
Germany, Stuttgart • MacRae’s Whisky • Philip Schnier
Meet Philip Schnier, founder of MacRae’s Whisky in Stuttgart, teaching EWA Level 1 Certificate courses with passion, heritage and expertise.
Italy, Piedmont • Gianni's Dram • Eugenio Levo
Eugenio Levo is an Approved Course Provider in Italy. Based in Piedmont, Eugenio teaches Certificate courses in Italian over three weeks from his restaurant, La Farinata.
South Korea, Seoul • WAOAK • Yulli Kim
Yulli Kim is an Approved Course Provider in South Korea. Based in Seoul, Yulli teaches Certificate courses in Korean from her bar WAOAK.
Taiwan • Spirits & Wisdom • Howard Yu
Howard is a passionate whisky educator and judge who fosters appreciation and knowledge through courses and events across Taiwan.
UK, London • Spey Academy • Baris Mercan
Known for exploring, writing about and educating in the world of distilled spirits, Baris brings together a passion for whisky with formal expertise as the founder of Spey Academy in London.
UK, Speyside, Scotland • The Dram Queen • Ann Miller
Known as The Dram Queen, Ann is a former industry insider turned educator, offering rich insights drawn from decades in the heart of Scotch whisky.
USA, Austin, Texas • Whisk(e)y Marketing School • Daniel Whittington
Daniel leads the Whisk(e)y Marketing School at Wizard Academy, merging entrepreneurial insight with whisky mastery in a unique campus setting.
USA, Chicago • Dandelion BevEd • Gina Fossitt
Gina is a hospitality professional and whisky advocate, dedicated to supporting confident, knowledgeable drinks professionals through her training sessions.
USA, Colorado • Devin Ershow
Devin Ershow has spent the past decade building a remarkable career in the craft spirits world. He has worked for various distilleries across the USA and founded his own award-winning company, American Mash & Grain.
USA, Dallas, Texas • Copper Widow • Jennifer Thompson • Scott Thompson
This husband-and-wife team blends hospitality, education, and hands-on whisky passion to deliver memorable training across Texas.
USA, New York • Barrel Strength Talent • Lia Niskanen
Lia is an experienced industry educator, offering tailored learning experiences in the heart of Manhattan.
USA, Virginia • Virginia Wine & Spirits Academy • Tracy Waldron
Tracy leads one of Virginia’s premier drinks training schools, championing high-quality spirits education with a warm, accessible approach.
Want to Teach Our Courses?
Whether you're an experienced spirits educator, launching a new business, or seeking a white-labelled training solution for your team, we’d love to hear from you.
Join our global network of Approved Course Providers and help us share formal, fun and flavourful whisky education around the world.
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