EWA Diploma in Single Malt Whisky
Course Introduction
Qualification Aims:
The EWA is a family-owned independent company and not tied to any brand. As such, we are wholly focused on education. Recognised by the Scottish Qualification Authority as an accredited Centre of Learning for Scotch Whisky. All the EWA’s course material is developed and delivered by industry experts.
The Scottish Qualification Authority is Scotland’s main education authority – it is an executive body of the Scottish Government. All academic qualifications in Scotland (apart from University degrees) are awarded by the SQA.
The EWA is the only approved centre of learning for Scotch Whisky.
The Diploma in Single Malt Whisky is the Academy’s foundation course and has been used to train staff from the Macallan, Whyte & Mackay, Brown Forman & Johnnie Walker amongst others.
Learning Outcomes:
- The History of Whiskey
- The Business of Whiskey
- The Raw Materials of Whiskey
- Batch Distillation Process
- Maturation Taste & Discuss Difference of World Whiskies
- Sensory Analysis
Semester
Semester Time / Venue Tutor 5 Nov - 17 Dec2024
6 Sessions (Every Tue, except 12/11)
19:00 - 22:00
WA503 - Rm 503, 5/F, Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Louis Lee
Assessment
- Two hours and 15 minutes
- Over 240 multiple-choice questions
- Practical sensory section
- Theory assessment
- Pass mark of above 60%
Tuition Discount
Details Terms Early Bird Discount
- HK$800Successful enrolment at least 2 weeks before class commence Group Discount
- 9%- 3 or more registered for the same course together
((Add 3 quantity of the course and enter discount code: GROUP9%OFF during checkout)
FAQs
Refund Policy
All fee and expenses are not refundable after order confirmation. If you need to refund for a specific reason before course commence, please provide relevant proof and contact us by email at enquiry@hkwineacademy.com
Adverse Weather Policy
Who are your instructors?
All our WSET® course lecturers had undergone the WSET® Educator Training Program, and only Certified WSET® Educators will teach courses above the Foundation level. Guided tasting courses are led by tutors with specific experience.
What is the class size?
Our maximum class size:
Level 1:22 人
Level 2: 14 人
Level 3: 14 人
Absent Arrangement
We will try to arrange you to fit into another class of the same course to make up for the absent class. However according to the class size, wine tasting samples may be allocated at last priority. For better preparation, please let us know your absent arrangement as soon as possible.
Why Hong Kong Wine Academy?
Quality, Independent, and Commitment is our motto.
Hong Kong Wine Academy is independent from wine trade and committed to offer high quality wine courses at reasonable price. All our WSET® course lecturers had undergone the WSET® Educator Training Program, and only Certified WSET® Educators will teach courses above the Foundation level. A single lecturer is assigned to follow the whole course for consistency. Also wine samples are carefully selected to reflect specific requirements of different courses.
What is the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET® )?
WSET® was founded in UK in 1969 to promote, provide and develop high quality education and training in wine and spirit industry. Since then, WSET® has grown into the foremost international awarding body in the field of wines and spirits. Recently, there are increasing number of consumers and enthusiasts attending the WSET® courses with the desire to enhance their knowledge. Hong Kong Wine Academy is a WSET® Approved Program Provider and is authorized to offer WSET® courses.
Are there any prerequisites for taking the WSET® courses?
No. However, we recommend those who intend to take the Intermediate Certificate course should have basic knowledge in wine and spirit, and those who intend to take the Advanced Certificate course should have good knowledge in wine and spirit.
Can the courses be taught in other languages?
Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.
根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類。
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