Whisky Forum - Whisky Distilling Qualifications

Kava · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:57 pm Post subject: Whisky Distilling Qualifications

Hi can anyone tell me if there are any good whisky courses where you can gain qualifications if you are interested in persuing a job in the whisky industry or even a good course if you are simply a whisky enthusiast.

Thanks

Kava

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1409

Not sure if you mean something like this but The Institute & Guild of Brewing www.igb.org.uk has a course.

You can view examples of their examinations here:
www.scientificsocieties.org/jib/papers/2004/2003ExamResults.pdf

Andy M · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 1213

The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh run a day course.

Ther website states that the course is an ideal course for;
- Anyone who sells and serves Scotch Whisky
- Enthusiasts
- The Hospitality Industry

Cant say i know anyone who has done it though, so cant vouch for it, it maybe be a bit touristy or maybe not as educational as what you are looking for.

Keith · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 9:27 pm Post subject:

Moray college run an open learning course which leads to a Moray College/Gordon and MacPhail Certificate. The course costs Â£120, you can get more info here
www.moray.ac.uk/moray-college/what/course-detail.php?course=303

Kava · Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:34 am Post subject:

Thanks for the replies, i shall have a look at your suggestions. The The Institute & Guild of Brewing looks good but probably looking for something lighter to start off, the Moray college course may be worth a look at.