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THE APPRENTICE JOURNEYMAN

For novices who will learn a
solid foundation for the rest
WHISKY include: This level delves further into
of the programme. Topics

topics covering knowledge
Defining whisky/whiskey,
and insights gained from the
main producers and types
Apprentice level.
of whiskies worldwide, label
ACADEMY History of Scotch whisky and In depth appreciation of
terminology
Scotch including regions
and style profiles
varieties
Distillation and aging process,
Overview and types of
storing and serving whisky
Irish whiskies
This level focuses on the American, Japanese and
Started in 2015 with the aim of educating root of Scotch whiskies and Differences in
professionals and consumers who want the five varieties with a brief production methods
to learn about whiskies. The program introduction to American Tasting and selling whisky,
is an independent initiative by William and Japanese whiskies. tasting plans
Grant & Sons, developed by its APAC
Brand Ambassador, Matthew ‘Son of Whisky markets and
Whisky’ Fergusson-Stewart, and the industry structure
Glenfiddich Distillery.
The 3-tier certificate program provides MASTER
you knowledge from the making of whisky
to becoming a Whisky Master. At each level, The Whisky Master will be
and after a proficiency test which includes equipped with comprehensive,
blind tastings, you will be given a certificate scientific and multi-faceted
to mark your achievement. The full program is understanding of the beloved spirit.
available in Malaysia and Singapore.

MALAYSIA SINGAPORE
The RAD Pad The Belljar
67 Jalan 14/20, Petaling Jaya, 18 North Canal Road,
46100 Selangor, Malaysia 048830 Singapore
rad.impressions thebelljar.sg

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