Bumping into an old friend sometimes feels like making a new
one. This happened recently, and it's always a funny feeling, no matter how
close two people might have been previously. Anyhow - We got talking I learnt
that he is now fully involved in his father's alcohol distribution business in
India.
What's more, he wants to top it up by doing a 'higher
education' and 'learn more' about alcohol and gain insights on the business
side of things studying in the UK. This was a great input - I had never stopped
to imagine or think there might be course's on alcohol.
On my recent trip to Scotland (wish it was more than just 3
short days) most of my learnings on whisky came through talking to people - be
it at the Whiski Bar on Royal Mile where
I was scorned at for ordering an Laphroaig on the rocks (if you ve never tried
Laphroaig, I suggest ordering your first 10 year old single malt
Laphroaig here)
or through a chance encounter at the Dalwhinnie
whisky distillery, seemingly the coldest village in all of Britain
(it was 6 degrees celsius on an August morning at 12 noon).
However - I got to
looking at some courses on whisky in London and found an interesting:
SCOTCH WHISKY TASTING: £180
This course is designed to appeal to those who
appreciate the aromas and flavours of fine Scotch whisky and would like to
enjoy a dram or two in the company of like-minded others.
COURSE CONTENT
The course will consist of five two-hour sessions. Tasting
samples of six whiskies will be provided to illustrate the main points of each
session. Session topics will be:-
- The Making Of Fine Whisky
- Blended Whiskies
- Speyside Malts
- Highland Malts
- Islay Malts
A copy of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2010 (recommended retail
price £10.99) will be provided.
WHAT SHOULD YOU GET OUT OF THE COURSES?
By the end of each course, you should have an in-depth
knowledge of how the different styles of Scotch whisky are produced. You will
also have developed your proficiency as a taster significantly.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE TO MISS A COURSE SESSION?
You may either send a substitute or pick up the session
missed on a subsequent course. Just let us know and we will make arrangements.
COURSE FEES
£180 for five sessions
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
You will need to bring six wine glasses to each session. If
you really want to sharpen your taste buds, a set of the International
Standards Organisation (ISO) glasses used by professional whisky tasters is
recommended (the tutor will have boxed sets of six crystal ISO tasting glasses
on sale at £15).
TUTORS
WES whisky experts, Christos Ioannou and Sandy Leckie.
Check out course-dates, map and application form by clicking here.
For more options pertaining to wine workshops and taster sessions, check the
whole range of offerings at http://www.wine-education-service.co.uk
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