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Aug 16, 2023
Whisky colour guide
Our whisky colour guide charts a range of common descriptors that you could use to identify the specific colour of yo...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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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Aug 16, 2023
The History of Irish Whiskey
Author Fionnán O’Connor spoke to us about the fascinating story of Irish whiskey; from the rise and dramatic fall of its popularity to its remarkable comeback in the last thirty years.
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Aug 16, 2023
Whisky reading ideas #2
Our founder Kirsty McKerrow shares another two top whisky books to devour in your downtime…
The Drunken Botanist (Amy...
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Same online Scotch whisky course, new name
Based on candidate feedback, we have changed the name of our SQA-certified online whisky course to the “Certificate i...
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Aug 16, 2023
Classic cocktails: the Old Fashioned
Stewart Dick works in the Visitor Centre at Tomatin Distillery. He attended our Diploma in Single Malt Whisky in...
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Aug 16, 2023
Good to know: fermentation
Fermentation is the natural process whereby yeast can metabolise sugar to release ethanol as a by-product.
Basically,...
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