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Alumni
EWA Alumni: Toby Darling
Toby Darling currently works as a Market Support Representative for an alcohol wholesaler. With a professional backgr...
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EWA Alumni: Martijn van Opstal
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm a 34-year-old whisky enthusiast who decided to turn his passion into his career. ...
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EWA Alumni: Xiaoyan Tao Lenz
How did you first discover whisky?
I discovered whisky from my job, working in a Swiss distillery (Säntis Malt Braue...
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Definition
Whisky Words: Spirit Still
Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “A spirit still is the second still used for making single malt Scotch...
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Yeast & the Scotch Whisky Production Process
Yeast is a single-celled organism which feeds on sugar, producing alcohol, carbon dioxide, heat and flavour compounds...
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Explainer
How is Scotch whisky made? A Step-by-Step Guide
While each distillery in Scotland will have their own nuances regarding production, malt Scotch whisky is made through a meticulous process that typically involves six key steps.
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Explainer: Toasting
While toasting might conjure up images of raising a glass in celebration, in the Scotch whisky world, it refers to a ...
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Michael Walsh on Edinburgh Whisky Academy’s Irish Whiskey Flavour Wheel
Our Irish Whiskey Flavour Wheel offers a guided journey through the sensory delights of the category and prompts conversation with either yourself or others as Michael Walsh explains in this video.
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Feature
How to Pronounce Scotch Whisky Distilleries Without Sounding Like a Tourist
Ever found yourself at a whisky tasting, staring at a menu of distillery names that look like a secret code? You’re n...
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Ferintosh: Scotland’s First Whisky Region
Ferintosh was Scotland’s first recognised Scotch whisky region. Such was its fame that it became synonymous with the best Scotch malt whisky, widely advertised and celebrated in the works of some of Scotland’s greatest authors and poets.
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Scotch Whisky Distilleries with On-Site Floor Maltings
Floor malting is an old-school method of turning barley into malted barley, a key ingredient in the whisky production process.
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Jobs
Meet the Maker: Matthew Paterson, Malt Man at The Balvenie
We recently visited The Balvenie Distillery to film some updated explainer videos for our Certificate in Scotch Whisk...
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Whisky Jobs… Gillian Kirkland on being a Bar Owner
Edinburgh Whisky Alumni Gillian Kirkland runs The Piper Bar in Glasgow. We asked her to tell us more about the day-to...
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Whisky Jobs… Gary Taylor on being a Cooper
As a cooper at Speyside Cooperage, it’s Gary Taylor’s job to check, repair and re-finish casks of all descriptions,...
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News
Edinburgh Whisky Academy Visits McMillan Coppersmiths in Prestonpans
Our Founder Kirsty McKerrow recently had the pleasure of visiting McMillan Coppersmiths in Prestonpans for a tour led by Olga Gordon (Senior Marketing Coordinator) and Declan (Coppersmith).
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Welcoming Whisky Flight Club as Our Australian Distribution Partner
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Whisky Flight Club, an Australia-based whisky tasting experience ...
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The Glenturret Delivers Certificate in Scotch Whisky to Tourism Team
We were thrilled when The Glenturret opted to bring the Certificate in Scotch Whisky course on-site for their tourism team, offering a tailored, immersive learning experience.
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Opinion
What Does It Take to Sell American Single Malt Whiskey to the World?
To celebrate The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) officially recognising American Single Malt as a distinct whiskey category, we have decided to release a video discussion from our Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey course.
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Why is Everyone So Excited About American Single Malt Whiskey?
In February 2024, we were lucky enough to attend the ASMWC members’ meeting in Denver, Colorado. We asked attendees what they love about the new category of American single malt and what makes it so exciting.
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Old, Older, Oldest? Iain Russell unpicks tales from the Scotch whisky industry
Marketers cannot resist an opportunity to bestow the title ‘first’ or ‘oldest’ upon their whisky brand’s distillery. ...
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Whisky Myths
Does a Darker Whisky Mean More Flavour?
It might be tempting to think that a darker whisky is automatically richer in flavour than a lighter one but that’s not necessarily true.
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Whisky myths: Drink it neat or not at all, right?
Wrong! How you enjoy your whisky is entirely up to you. If you prefer it neat, drink it neat. If you like to add wate...
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Whisky myths: Does blend = bad?
No, it does not! Seemingly one of the hardest whisky myths to shake is that blended whisky is of an inferior quality....
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