International Whisky Basics BYOB (Course #220)

In this Introductory class you will learn about 5 Whisky making countries outside of the United States. In this class you will learn about the definition and composition of each country’s whisky. We will begin in Scotland where you are taught about the history of Scotch, the Invention of the Continuous Still and the events that later help shape what Scotch is today. You will discover that Scotches from the six different Regions of Scotland taste very different and why that is. You will indulge in two different Single Malt Scotches in Glen Morangie and The Glenlivet, a Blended Scotch in Johnnie Walker Red and a powerfull peated Scotch in Laphroaig see why these are drastically different.

You will learn about history, styles and make-up Irish Whiskey including the recent explosion of Irish Distillery start-ups. You’ll sample Bushmill’s Black and Mitchell & Son’s Green Spot.

You will learn what must happen to be legally labeled as “Canadian Whisky,” Delve into some of the character in the history of Canadian Whisky including Hiram Walker, J. P. Wiser and how notorious Gangsters like William "The Real" McCoy, Enoch "Nucky" Johnson in Atlantic City, NJ, George Remus in Cincinnati, George "Bugs" Moran, Bugsy Siegel, Joseph Kennedy of Boston, Charles “Lucky” Luciano and of course Al Capone of Chicago made Canadian Whisky the #1 selling spirit in the world throughout the 1920’s & 30’s. Try several Crown Royal brands and Canadian Club 1858.

Finally you will get a brief introduction to the world of Japanese Whisky and Indian Whisky.

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There are twelve basic classes that make up the General University Requirements (G.U.R.’s). They are Whiskey 101; Bourbon 201; Tennessee Whiskey 202;

“Tenn-tucky” {the 5 Whiskey making Regions in the Mid-South States}; International Whiskys; “The Big 3”; The Bourbon Capital Region; The Bluegrass Region; The Whiskey Row Region; and Milestones in Bourbon History.

In order to qualify for the first level of recognition the student must take Bourbon 201 and any other 4 Tasting Classes. After completing these you earn a ”Certificate of Completion” in Basic Whiskey Studies and the title of ”Apprentice Bourbon Taster.”

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