6 Whisky courses

scotch whisky experience

Spend a day “immersed” in the world of Scotch whisky with our whisky course, and gain the Certificate of Expertise recognised by the Scotch whisky industry.

the scotch malt whisky society

Since we were formed in 1983, we’ve believed in doing things differently. As unconventional whisky experts we seek out whisky in its purest form, prize flavour above everything else and give each bottling a curious name. We’re united and constant in our passion – to share the world’s best whiskies, to bring them to life, and to make you proud to belong to the world’s best whisky club. Read more about SMWS WHISKY IN ITS PUREST FORM WHISKY IN ITS PUREST FORM The exploration of flavour and sharing our discoveries is what we’re all about. Our members enjoy exclusive access to whiskies hand-picked by our expert Tasting Panel, from 150 distilleries in Scotland and beyond. We bottle them at cask strength and offer a constant variety. How you drink them is entirely up to you. See all our Whiskies and Spirits EVENTS TO ENJOY ALL YEAR ROUND EVENTS TO ENJOY ALL YEAR ROUND We don’t just bring you amazing whisky – we bring our members together to share their passion, at our Members’ Rooms, tasting events, festivals, and our network of partner bars around the world. That makes the SMWS the perfect place to start out on your whisky journey, or take it to the next level. See all Events

the edinburgh whisky academy

Just getting started? Whether you’re new to us – or new to the idea of exploring whisky – you can quickly get clued up, build confidence and boost your appreciation with our suite of accessible online certificate courses, modules and resources.

the whisky don

From delicate floral drams to huge peat monsters with everything in between there’s a dram for everyone and a lifetime of adventuring for the curious. Whether you’re a collector, a casual Friday night fan or a whisky novice, why not join me on my whisky travels where there’s no stuffy jargon, no pipe-and-slippers elitism and definitely no rules! Check out my events page for details of tasting nights, or join South West London’s only whisky club. And I’m always happy to talk whisky so if you need some advice on whisky gifting or stocking your home or pub/restaurant/club bar I’d love to hear from you. Click here.

the whisky lounge

Our Whisky Schools are just the thing for those with a growing passion for whisky and a thirst to learn more. For a full day, participants get to learn about most aspects of whisky, from in-depth production and historical information, to maturation and blending The tasting element is all important (of course!) and participants will have the opportunity to taste over 20 whiskies, from Scotch blends and single malts, to 'world whiskies', from places you might not even realised make great whisky! The course is presented by one of our industry professionals, who not only know their stuff, but know how to present it in an engaging and fun way.

the whisky ambassador ltd

The Whisky Ambassador - Accredited Whisky Training Program Homepage of the Whisky Ambassador programme is the UK’s only accredited Whisky training course - it's fun, interactive and designed for the Licensed Trade.

edinburgh whisky academy

Driving excellence in whisky education. We are an SQA approved centre of learning for scotch, whiskyeducation & gin (online & in-person courses) 🥃🙌

islay whisky academy education

15pl

We have a wealth of experience in spirits promotion, branding and education and specialise in innovative experiences designed to support and promote the Scottish drinks sector. We have a specific directive in Asia and regularly host and manage Whisky events for partners and clients in Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur and Macau.

hampshire wine school

We run Wine, Champagne, Beer, Port, Gin & Tonic and Whisky Tastings, as well as Cocktail-Making Workshops and Wine & Food Pairing Courses in Hampshire & Dorset.