Edinburgh Whisky Academy “Fall into study mode” 🍂 🥃 – Whisky Education News
Why learn about whisky?
I’ll give it a good go, but I don’t think you’ll ever get to the bottom of knowing every single thing there is to know about whisky!” Ever wondered why whisky is such a rich and worthwhile topic for study? We brought together a group of whisky experts and asked them why they love to learn more and more.
A definition up for discussion?
Did you know that the current definition of single pot still whiskey does not accurately reflect the historical mashbills distilled across Ireland over the last two hundred years? Matt Healy (Certificate in Irish Whiskey teacher) highlights the upcoming public consultation period and the benefits that a potential change in definition would bring.
Let’s talk about… barley
Make sense of how barley – a cereal packed with starch – is used by distillers in the Scotch whisky production process in this barley explainer video from one of our whisky lecturers, Vic Cameron.
The Scotch whisky distilleries using worm tub condensers
Shell and tube condensers are modern, easier to repair/replace and thought to provide better copper contact than traditional worm tub condensers. Some distilleries do still use the worm tubs, however, and maintain that they affect the characteristics of their spirit (texturally complex, meaty and sulphury are the typical notes given).
See you in November?
Huge thanks to the terrific candidates who joined us for a packed week of Diploma courses at Arniston House last week. It’s always a pleasure to teach such enthusiastic learners from around the globe. The November Diploma in Single Malt Whisky course (Thu 16 & Fri 17) is your last chance to join us in-person to study this year. So come along and earn your SQA-certified whisky diploma – our highest award – with us in spectacular surroundings with 15 likeminded Scotch whisky lovers.
