My Week as a Whisky Distiller in Scotland
Program Overview
Do you love Whiskey? Have you dreamt of starting a distillery? Our My Week as a Distiller in Scotland offers an immersion into the art and lifestyle of whiskey, both as a business and passion! Spend 9 days learning and immersing in the art of whisky!
Upon your arrival into Glasgow, you will dip your toe into the rich history pf Scotland through visits to Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Museum, and more! Begin your Whiskey Immersion and learn about life as a distiller. You will venture to the Isle of Islay!
After a very scenic, mountainous drive from Glasgow to the isle of Islay, you will have the chance to tour an authentic distillery where you can enjoy a tasting of the local smoky whiskies! A Master Class will teach you how to blend whiskey and provide the hands-on tools to certify as a connoisseur, potentially sparking a new career path in distilling.
Program Type
Learning Level
Activity Level
Easy
What You Will Learn/Do
The art of whisky making
Hands-on Whisky Masterclasses including Certification
Immerse in local distilling lifestyle
The business of distilling
History and culture of Glasgow, Islay, and Kennacraig
Why This Program Is Unique
The program is perfect for whiskey connoisseurs and budding professionals.
Try out the life of a distiller before jumping in.
Learn about the history of Scottish whisky, through classes and immersions and by living like a local! Visit Glasgow before venturing to the Isle of Islay where you will learn about the history of smokey whisky, which is native to the area and their most famous export. Enjoy sipping at the local distillery and further your knowledge of Scottish whisky through a wide range of planned classes and tastings, including a warehouse experience at Lagavulin, a visit and full range tasting at Ardbeg and a look at the Laphroaig maltings! You will be awarded a Master Class certification and blend your own whiskey to take home.
How This Program Benefits The Local Community
Supports local the local community. A portion of the program fees contribute to global preservation projects.
Program Itinerary
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