NYCWhisky

YOU WILL ACQUIRE A KNOWLEDGE FAR ABOVE
THE AVERAGE WHISKY AFICIONADO

This advanced course is designed for people who have already acquired the fundamental understanding of the whisky making process, willing to expand their knowledge further. You will better comprehend the whisky diversity through the intimate variations of its make, the subtlety of the influence of many factors along the process, and ultimately, you will enjoy any whiskey at a new height.

YOU WILL ACQUIRE A KNOWLEDGE FAR ABOVE
THE AVERAGE WHISKY AFICIONADO

The curriculum is very comprehensive and explores each step of the making process that influence the final whisky profile.

IT IS COMPOSED OF THREE MODULES

MODULE 1: From Grain to Wash
Barley and malting process: inside the grain and mechanism of germination
Starch structure and enzyme conversion
Fermentation theory and technology

MODULE 2: Fundamentals of distillation
Distillation theory and technology
Effect of the pot still designs and copper
Spirit distillation and congeners analysis

MODULE 3: Wood and maturation
Oak structure and composition
Casks making, preparation, effect of pre-used casks
Chemical changes during maturation

Your tutor:

Based on his worldwide experience, Franck, International Whisky Educator & consultant, 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 is involved in the whisky production, part of an international jury for whisky contest; He has toured the world to visit more than 100 distilleries and is well connected with the most prestigious actors of the area: you will benefit greatly from his wide experience and knowledge.

Testimonials:
The course was amazing and increased my whiskey knowledge immensely. I feel I have reached a new level that allows me to grasp much more the nuances in the whiskey making and the diversity of the whiskey expressions. 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

I loved the course, Franck was a great teacher, specially in explaining some parts that included chemistry and science. The course itself is very complete: it totally enhanced my knowledge of whisky. José E. Whisky educator