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Enthusiast to Expert

Deepen your knowledge with production science, flavour chemistry, and the art of pairing whisky with food and cocktails.

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Test your knowledge with a comprehensive assessment covering all modules in this tier. Score 70% or higher to earn your tier badge.

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Production Process

From barley to bottle - understand malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and the magic of maturation.

6 lessons

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Cask Science

Explore how oak casks shape whisky character - wood types, previous contents, and the chemistry of maturation.

5 lessons

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Flavour Chemistry

Understand the science behind whisky flavours - esters, phenols, congeners, and how production choices create taste.

6 lessons

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Food Pairing

Master the principles of matching whisky with food - complementary flavours, contrasts, and perfect pairings.

5 lessons

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Cocktail Foundations

Learn classic whisky cocktails and mixing techniques - from Old Fashioneds to Whisky Sours and beyond.

6 lessons

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World Whiskies

Explore whisky traditions beyond Scotland - Irish, American, Japanese, and emerging world producers.

9 lessons

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Irish Whiskey

Discover the heritage and revival of Irish whiskey — from the oldest distilleries to the new wave of producers transforming the category.

9 lessons

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American Whiskey

Explore bourbon, rye, and Tennessee whiskey — from frontier distilling and Prohibition to the modern American whiskey renaissance.

9 lessons

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Diageo Portfolio

Explore Diageo's whisky portfolio — from Johnnie Walker and the Classic Malts to the distilleries behind some of Scotland's most celebrated single malts.

7 lessons

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Pernod Ricard Portfolio

Explore Pernod Ricard's whisky portfolio — from the world's first luxury whisky to iconic Speyside single malts and legendary blends.

7 lessons

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Edrington Portfolio

Explore The Edrington Group's whisky portfolio — from the world's most valuable single malt to Orkney's Viking heritage whisky and Scotland's favourite blend.

7 lessons

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