A unique program recognized in more than 30 countries over 6 continents.
This is the Whisky Ambassador Program, the World’s first accredited Whisky training Program that will make each participant very comfortable choosing, enjoying or speaking about whisky afterwards. You will also have an initiation to food and whisky pairing.
A unique program recognized in more than 30 countries over 6 continents.
This is the Whisky Ambassador Program, the World’s first accredited Whisky training Program that will make each participant very comfortable choosing, enjoying or speaking about whisky afterwards. You will also have an initiation to food and whisky pairing.
WHAT:
The Whisky Ambassador Program is a one-day course where you will learn a great deal about whiskey (Scotch, Bourbon, Japanese and others). There is a good combination of knowledge and practice, i.e. learning the make of whiskey as well as the way to nose, to taste and recognize aromas. It is a very interactive course with hands-on material and all participants leave with an extended knowledge and new level of comfort speaking, enjoying or selling whiskey. The feedback has always been extremely positive. Participants gain a certificate and pin after a test.
CONTENT:
What you get:
- Whisky by numbers, history, geography
- Production from raw material to bottle
- Whisky diversity, business approach
Whisky and food pairing: principles and full pairing lunch
- Nosing and tasting principles – practice on 6 single malt whiskies
- Mixers and cocktails
- Worldwide whiskies: Bourbon, Tennessee, Scottish, Irish, Japanese, Asian, European
- Principles of refining your whisky offer
WHY US:
We have been chosen to represent the Whisky Ambassador program as we offer a very unique course based on:
- High technical competency: our tutor owns a distillation diploma and is involved in the whisky production
- Broad worldwide knowledge: more than hundred distilleries visited worldwide (from Japan to America) which offers an in-depth knowledge of the making process, local stories and a rich network of the best experts in whiskey
- Hands-on material directly collected from distilleries, illustrating the program
- A unique initiation to the Whisky & Food pairing and full pairing lunch experience of the “magic of 1+1=5!”
WHERE:
This course happens at the American Whiskey Bar, an iconic place in New York City, home to both whiskey aficionados and curious amateurs with a spectacular collection of over 375 different globally sourced options.
Located one block from Madison Square Garden, we benefit from a private room for the entire course.
YOUR TUTOR:
Based on his worldwide experience, Franck, International Whisky Experience Specialist, Whisky Ambassador Tutor and IBD certified, will guide you in a journey that will give you the opportunity to learn whisky in a unique way. He has toured the world to visit more than 80 distilleries and is well connected with the most prestigious actors of the area: you will benefit from his wide experience and knowledge.
At the end of the day, there will be a test that leads to your certification, recognized internationally.
INFO at: whisky-gourmet.com
TESTIMONIALS:
“Franck was so passionate and knowledgeable, he paced the course accordingly to the lesser experienced in the group. Fantastic suggestions from whiskies from all over the world. Very much gratitude”. Janet B, Bartender
“The Whisky Ambassador was exactly what I wanted and expected: my knowledge of whisky has increased thanks to Franck, a great teacher and whisky connoisseur” José M. whiskey enthusiast
“The course was amazing and increased my whiskey knowledge immensely. Franck was great to explain the more challenging aspects. I highly recommend this course to anyone who really wants to know whiskey”. Boris M. bartender
“The Whisky Ambassador with Franck is the perfect way to expand your knowledge of Scotch whisky and become more comfortable talking to and selling to your customers” Jim A, whiskey enthusiast