Embark on a voyage through the exciting new category of American single malt whiskey with EWA’s comprehensive course created in partnership with the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC).

This course is your gateway to mastering the craft roots and innovative techniques at the heart of American single malt whiskey production. Candidates will explore the creation of the category and its legal requirements, before learning the whole production process from raw materials to bottling. Tutored tasting sessions will teach candidates how to run a sensory analysis of American Single Malt whiskey, linking aromas and structure to production and maturation processes. The course is ideal for enthusiasts looking to further their knowledge, and industry members looking to further their careers in this exciting new category.

This is a three session hybrid course, with a 1-hour in-person examination at the end of the final session. An introductory 2-hour online session (Zoom) will develop candidates’ historical and theoretical knowledge, while two 3-hour in-person sessions will use sensory analysis of tasting samples to underpin production and maturation methods.

Successful candidates will receive a digital Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accredited certificate of completion and lapel pin.

Sessions begin in August 2025. Register your interest via a brief email to info@vawsa.com to be updated when dates are announced.