EWA Single Malt Whisky Program$1350
Spend a day at our state-of-the-art learning center and enhance your mastery of Malt Whisky with one of the industry’s top educational partners, Edinburgh Whisky Academy. This is EWA's globally recognized, flagship QS-Certified qualification. Master the world of single malt whisky through their comprehensive course, which combines essential online pre-study with an intensive, two-day in-person experience. Start with two online modules, then join whisky expert Vic Cameron for two immersive days of classroom learning, guided tastings, and a distillery visit. Rigorous but enjoyable and engaging, this is whisky education at its finest.
Key concepts covered
The Diploma is structured across seven in-depth modules, taking you from whisky’s origins to global styles and professional tasting.
- The History of Whisky & Distillation: Understand whisky’s development, traditions and technological evolution.
- The Business of Whisky: Explore ownership structures, regulation, branding and the modern whisky market.
- Raw Materials: Barley, water, yeast. You'll learn how each influences flavour and character.
- Batch Distillation: Still design, distillation techniques and production choices explained clearly and critically.
- Maturation: Casks, wood chemistry, climate and time. You'll appreciate how whisky matures in the cask.
- Sensory: Develop structured, professional tasting skills; aroma, flavour, mouthfeel, balance and faults.
- World Whiskies: Led by Dave Broom, this module places Scotch single malt in its global context.
Who This Class Is For
- Whisky enthusiasts ready to move beyond informal learning
- Industry professionals seeking recognized credentials
- Brand ambassadors, educators, writers, and buyers
- Hospitality professionals wanting deeper technical and sensory confidence
*No previous qualifications required, just commitment and curiosity.
Final Assessment (QS-Certified)
To earn your Diploma, you’ll complete a rigorous final assessment designed to test both knowledge and sensory skill.
Theoretical Assessment
- 250 multiple-choice questions covering all seven modules
- Closed-book, invigilated
- Completed in one two-hour sitting
- Minimum 60% pass mark in each module
- You can flag questions for review and revisit them before submission.
- Results and module breakdowns are available immediately.
Practical Sensory Assessment
- Conducted using nine bind whisky samples
- Assesses your ability to identify aromas, flavours and key characteristics
- Clear guidance provided on sample use and glassware
All assessments are quality-assured and audited.
✔ Free resit available per module if required
✔ Book your assessment when you’re ready
✔ Secure, simple three-step system check before starting any resit
Spend a day at our state-of-the-art learning center and enhance your mastery of Malt Whisky with one of the industry’s top educational partners, Edinburgh Whisky Academy.
Description
Spend a day at our state-of-the-art learning center and enhance your mastery of Malt Whisky with one of the industry’s top educational partners, Edinburgh Whisky Academy. This is EWA’s globally recognized, flagship QS-Certified qualification. Master the world of single malt whisky through their comprehensive course, which combines essential online pre-study with an intensive, two-day in-person experience. Start with two online modules, then join whisky expert Vic Cameron for two immersive days of classroom learning, guided tastings, and a distillery visit. Rigorous but enjoyable and engaging, this is whisky education at its finest.
Key concepts covered
The Diploma is structured across seven in-depth modules, taking you from whisky’s origins to global styles and professional tasting.
- The History of Whisky & Distillation: Understand whisky’s development, traditions and technological evolution.
- The Business of Whisky: Explore ownership structures, regulation, branding and the modern whisky market.
- Raw Materials: Barley, water, yeast. You’ll learn how each influences flavour and character.
- Batch Distillation: Still design, distillation techniques and production choices explained clearly and critically.
- Maturation: Casks, wood chemistry, climate and time. You’ll appreciate how whisky matures in the cask.
- Sensory: Develop structured, professional tasting skills; aroma, flavour, mouthfeel, balance and faults.
- World Whiskies: Led by Dave Broom, this module places Scotch single malt in its global context.
Who This Class Is For
- Whisky enthusiasts ready to move beyond informal learning
- Industry professionals seeking recognized credentials
- Brand ambassadors, educators, writers, and buyers
- Hospitality professionals wanting deeper technical and sensory confidence
*No previous qualifications required, just commitment and curiosity.
Final Assessment (QS-Certified)
To earn your Diploma, you’ll complete a rigorous final assessment designed to test both knowledge and sensory skill.
Theoretical Assessment
- 250 multiple-choice questions covering all seven modules
- Closed-book, invigilated
- Completed in one two-hour sitting
- Minimum 60% pass mark in each module
- You can flag questions for review and revisit them before submission.
- Results and module breakdowns are available immediately.
Practical Sensory Assessment
- Conducted using nine bind whisky samples
- Assesses your ability to identify aromas, flavours and key characteristics
- Clear guidance provided on sample use and glassware
All assessments are quality-assured and audited.
✔ Free resit available per module if required
✔ Book your assessment when you’re ready
✔ Secure, simple three-step system check before starting any resit
