This advanced course is designed for people who have already acquired the fundamental understanding of the whisky making process, willing to expand their knowledge further. You will better comprehend the whisky diversity through the intimate variations of its make, the subtlety of the influence of many factors along the process, and ultimately, you will enjoy any whiskey at a new height.
This is a live on-line course. This means that you can interact with your tutor like in a virtual class. There is pre-read material and educational slides and graphic displayed during each session.
Module 1:From Grain to Wash
- Barley and malting process: inside the grain and mechanism of germination
- Starch structure and enzyme conversion
- Fermentation theory and technology
Module 2: Fundamentals of distillation
- Distillation theory and technology
- Effect of the pot still designs and copper
- Spirit distillation and congeners analysis
Module 3: Wood and Maturation
- Oak structure and composition
- Casks making, preparation, effect of pre-used casks
- Chemical changes during maturation
Wrap up and exam: Last session day
Notes:
- This online course offers flexibility in the dates and times of the sessions. Changes are possible as long as they match the tutor and the students availability.
- You will receive the full curriculum at the time you book the course (comprehensive handbook). It is highly recommended that you work on each module prior the online session to maximize the benefit of the course.
Registration includes:
- The very comprehensive curriculum handbook
- Three online-live module sessions
- The Wrap-up
- The Exam
- The Certificate
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.