ISLAY whisky academy
Sharing the Spirit of Scotland
Whisky Education on the Isle of Islay
The Islay Whisky Academy Residential Diploma is the ultimate whisky education experience. Immerse yourself in the Gaelic whisky traditions of the Queen of the Hebrides, and learn about Scotch in context, as it relates to Scottish history, heritage, language and culture.
Islay Whisky Academy Educational Experiences
Spring 2026
— FULLY BOOKED —
23rd – 27th March 2026
Certificate
July 2026
17th – 19th July 2026
October 2026
26th – 30th October 2026
March 2027
Dates TBC
Residential Diploma is 5 Days & 6 Nights FULL ON Whisky Experiences. Lectures, Workshops, Distillery Tours, Warehouse Tastings, Whisky Dinners. Accommodation is included for 6 Nights. Transport and admission to all distilleries and venues are included in the price.
The certificate is three days in Islay with lectures on whisky appreciation, nosing and tasting. With distillery visits, classroom learning and practical experiences.
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