EWA Spirit Courses

Course Duration: 1.5 days including exam.
Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites required.

The Certificate in Scotch Whisky consists of eight engaging modules which will give the candidate an independent, in-depth overview of Scotch Whisky as a category.
The course was written and developed by Scotch whisky experts with decades of experience in the industry.

The candidate will explore the fascinating history and business of Scotch as well as the laws governing Scotch whisky, before delving into the intricacies of the entire production process – learning all there is to know from raw materials and fermentation to distilling and bottling the final spirit.

Upon completion you will have improved your knowledge and appreciation of whisky considerably, and will have obtained a qualification which is recognised by the industry worldwide.

A separate SQA assessment is available for this course.

The Certificate in Scotch Whisky is particularly suitable to:

1. Professionals in the drinks industry: hospitality staff, brand owner employees, distributors, importers & exporters, visitor centre staff, whisky investment professionals, etc.
2. Individuals seeking a career in the whisky/food and beverage industries
3. Whisky enthusiast’s wanting to improve their knowledge

Modules

1. Historical Development of Distillation and Whisky
2. Business of Whisky
3. Raw Materials
4. Production Process
5. Batch Distillation Process
6. Maturation
7. Bottling
8. Grain Distillation and Blending

A sample of selected whiskies to be used.

1. Glenturret
2. Glenfiddich
3. Kilchoman
4. Ardbeg
5. Caol Ila
6. Aberlour
7. Benromach
8. Glenmorangie
9. Glendronach
10. Glenfiddich
11. Monkey Shoulder

Assessment

• Multiple choice exam consisting of 50 questions.
• Optional SQA assessment available.

Email courses@wineandspiritinc.com for further information

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Course Duration: 1.5 days inc exam
Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites required.
Price: $395.00

• The Certificate in Irish Whiskey comprises eight modules of engaging content which will give the candidate an enhanced in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the different styles of Irish whiskey.
  The course was written and developed by Irish whiskey experts Fionnán O’Connor and Matt Healy.

  The candidate will explore the history and business of Irish whiskey, before learning the whole production and maturation processes; including the different equipment used dependent on the different mash bills adopted. The candidate will also learn about laws governing Irish whiskey and how to run a sensory analysis of Irish whiskey.

  Upon completion you will have improved your knowledge and appreciation of whiskey considerably, and will have obtained a qualification recognised the industry worldwide.

  Who is it for?

  The Certificate in Irish Whiskey is particularly suitable to:

  • Professionals in the drinks industry: hospitality staff, brand owner employees, distributors, importers & exporters, visitor centre staff, whisky investment professionals, etc.
  • Individuals seeking a career in the whiskey/food & beverage industries.
  • Whiskey enthusiasts eager to improve their knowledge.

  Modules

  1. Irish Whiskey History
  2. The Business of Irish Whiskey
  3. Production Process
  4. Pot Still Spirit Production
  5. Maturation
  6. Blended Irish Whiskey
  7. Bottling & Labelling
  8. Sensory Analysis

  Assessment

  • Multiple choice exam consisting of 50 questions.

  Whisky Samples – A sample below of spirits

  • Kilbeggan
  • Redbreast
  • Teeling Single
  • Bushmills 10yr
  • Teeling Black
  • Teeling
  • Currach Seaweed
  • Tullamore

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Purchase in classroom Course

Course Duration: 1.5 days
Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites required.
Price: $395.00

Course Duration: 1.0 day in classroom inc exam
Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites required.

The Certificate in Gin consists of six modules of engaging material which will give the candidate a solid overview of the gin industry. The course was developed by leading experts in the category
and offers a hands-on introduction to the world of gin.

The candidate will delve into the rich history of gin and will learn about the key differences between the various styles of gin on the market.

The candidate will then learn the intricacies of the production process, as well as the importance of
botanicals. Modules on gin tasting and gin cocktails will ensure the candidate is armed with the practical knowledge needed to fully appreciate gin and even run their own tastings.

Upon completion you will have improved your knowledge and appreciation of whiskey considerably, and will have obtained

A sample of selected Gins:

1. Bols Bathtub
2. Old Tom
3. Sipsmith
4. Tanqueray
5. Hendricks
6. Warner’s

Who Is It For?

The Certificate in Gin is particularly suitable to:

1. Professionals in the drinks industry: hospitality staff, retailers, brand owner employees, distributors, importers & exporters, visitor centre staff, etc.
2. Individuals seeking a career in the gin/food & beverage industries.
3. Gin enthusiasts eager to improve their knowledge.

Modules

1. The History of Gin
2. Definition and Styles of Gin
3. Distillation
4. Botanicals
5. Gin Tasting
6. Gin Cocktails

Assessment

• Multiple choice exam consisting of 50 questions.

Email courses@wineandspiritinc.com for further information

Purchase in classroom Course

Course Duration: 1.0 in classroom inc exam.
Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites required.
Price: $350.00