OLD WORLD WHISKY – Scotch, Irish, Japanese & more… Essentials in Cocktails & Bartending.
Course Description
Welcome to Old World Whisk[e]y! Scotch, Irish & Japanese whisky! What’s Old World Whisk[e]y…? Originally whisky was first distilled in Ireland and Scotland. Whiskies from those areas are considered “Old World”. The Japanese make their whisky like the Scottish, so it’s included in this course. We cover all these wonderful whiskies and so much more.
Why do some people spell it “Whiskey” and others spell it “Whisky”? Now you’ll know!
This course will bring any novice to an expert, in an amazingly short amount of time.
WARNING: THIS COURSE GETS TECHNICAL AT TIMES! I have tried to be as detailed as possible. Some reviews have stated the course is too technical at times, but I think better to give too much info than not enough.
This course reviews:
- An in-depth understanding of all Old World Whisk[e]ys
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Blended Scotch Whisky
- Irish Whiskey
- Japanese Whisky
- Scotch Whisky Regions & Flavors
- The Highlands
- The Lowlands
- Speyside
- Campbeltown
- Islay
- The Islands
- Flavors & Aromas in Whisky
- How to make 25 Popular Irish Whiskey, Single Malt & Blended Scotch Whisky Cocktails
- How to Taste Whisky
- How to Serve Whisky
- Whisky Production
- Blended Whisky Production
- Pot vs Column Distillation
- Origins of Whisky
More content to come but a great start here. Hope you enjoy.
Class is in session. Drink up!
***PLEASE NOTE I AM NO SCOTSMAN. I GREATLY APOLOGIZE TO THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND IF I MISPRONOUNCE ANY BRAND NAMES. I DID MY BEST; BUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LOOK THEM UP ON YOUR OWN.