whisky academy

• Beginner / Novice Tasting 101 ~Learn how to get the most out of whisky~

  How to enjoy whisky to the maximum!
  Experience and learn about whisky by tasting different styles and
  talking through flavour and aroma, as well as a little background.
  
  The aim of this course is to give the participant more pleasure and confidence when buying whisky - be
  it in a bar or shop. Whisky can be a confusing subject, but it doesn't need to be.
  We will show you how to understand it, through nosing and tasting,
  looking at how whisky is made and identifying different styles.
  This course is perfect for the whisky novice!

  

• Beginner / Novice Production 101 ~Learn about the production process~

  Want to know more about how whisky is made?
  In this course, you will learn about the whisky production process and will leave a more confident whisky-lover.
  
  This course is for those that perhaps really enjoy whisky, but want to find out more about how it is made. We take you through every part of the production process and how each of these can impact the flavour of the final whisky, with tasting samples to help, at each point.
  This is highly recommended for those wanting to take the next step in whisky knowledge!

  

• Intermediate Whisky & Cocktails ~Learn how to make classic whisky cocktails~

  Let's make some cocktails!
  Let our professional bartenders show you how,
  before you have a go at producing a classic cocktail yourself.
  
  Making seriously good cocktails is as much of an art as whisky-making itself and requires years of experience and practice. You don't have that luxury, but what you will have is the benefit of those that do - our professional bartenders. They will show you how, let you taste each one, before you try your hand yourself.

  

• Intermediate Art of Maturation 〜How and why whisky matures〜

  Why is whisky matured at all? Why oak? All of these questions and more will be answered as you taste as well as learn!
  
  Most people who enjoy whisky, understand that whisky is matured in wooden casks.
  But why is whisky matured in wood, and specifically oak casks? What happens inside the cask?
  And what is the impact of different oak types and casks that have held other spirits or wines?
  This course is for those wanting to know more about the mystery of maturation and includes some delicious tasting samples to help illustrate this.

  

• Advanced The Story of Peat ~Why are some whiskies smoky?~

  For those that love smoky, peaty whiskies, this course explores what peat is,
  where it comes from, and its impact on whisky.
  
  If you are interested by, or just love peated, smoky whiskies, then this is the course for you!
  Here we examine, in detail, what peat is, and how it plays a part in the production process.
  We do this through tasting whiskies of varying peat levels, whilst listening and discussing.

  

• Intermediate A Tribute to Dr. Jim Swan ～The Legacy of Dr. Jim Swan～

  Who was Dr. Jim Swan and what was his contribution to the whisky industry?
  Let us show you the impact Dr. Jim Swan has had on Komoro Distillery
  and the wider whisky industry.
  
  This tasting course is very dear to our hearts,
  because Dr. Jim Swan was the mentor,
  and much more, to Ian Chang, our Master Blender.
  The course explores who Dr. Jim Swan was, illustrated by the words of those who knew him,
  and what his achievements were.
  We also taste some of the whiskies his innovations or assistance had a hand in,
  so you can taste his influence too.
  By the end of the course you will have a better understanding of Dr. Swan,
  how important he was to our industry and why he means so much to Ian Chang
  and Komoro Distillery.

  

• Intermediate Exploring Sherry and Sherry Casks ~How Sherry Casks have helped shape the whisky industry ~

  What is sherry? How is it made? What does it taste like?
  What does it have to do with whisky?
  What is its impact here at Komoro?
  
  In this very special course, all of these questions, and more, will be answered!
  Many whisky-lovers are aware of sherry casks being used in the whisky industry but possibly
  and much more, to Ian Chang, our Master Blender.
  The course explores who Dr. Jim Swan was, illustrated by the words of those who knew him,
  and what his achievements were.
  We also taste some of the whiskies his innovations or assistance had a hand in,
  don’t know why or how. Sherry, itself, is a fascinating subject,
  but the story of how its history and production has become intertwined and almost
  symbiotically joined with whisky is absolutely compelling, It is also an exclusive opportunity
  to taste maturing Komoro spirit alongside the sherries themselves.
  and Komoro Distillery.

  

• To be continued