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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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Aug 16, 2023
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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Aug 16, 2023
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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Aug 16, 2023
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 Katy Fennema about the fascinating story of Irish whiskey; from the rise and dramati...
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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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Aug 16, 2023
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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Aug 16, 2023
The water (sources) of life
As you might expect, there’s a lot of water involved in whisky making. For distillers, the basic requirements of wate...
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Jul 18, 2023
What is the difference between winter barley and spring barley?
The main difference between winter and spring barley is when they are sown. So, winter barley is sown in the winter and the spring barley is sown in the spring. However, in the Scotch whisky production process, there is also a key difference in terms of spirit yield as Vic Cameron explains here.
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