Blend Your Own Whisky
This workshop will cover the history of blended whisky. Why blended whisky was so popular in 18th – 19th centuries like Famous Grouse, Jonnie Walker and Ballentine etc. and explain the art of blending. At the end, you will be creating your own blend to take home.
Content
1. The history of blended whisky: why blending was so popular in 18th – 19th centuries?
2. Different types of whisky
3. The art of blending
4. Create your own blend, and bring home with a 50ml blended whisky!
5. Tasting section
Who should attend
Whisky enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to know more about blending
Language
Cantonese/ English
Place
WeSpace
4/F JC Tower
91 Wai Yip Street
Kwun Tong
Options
Course code: IW3-619
Date: 19 June 2021 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Carmen Tam
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East vs West – Japanese whisky vs Scotch whisky
This 90-min session will brush up your knowledge on whisky, from the story between Scotch Whisky and Japanese Whisky, and the Introduction between cask strength and non-cask strength. It is suitable for everyone who enjoys whisky.
Content
1.The story between Scotch whisky and Japanese whisky
2. History of Japanese whisky
3. Introduction between cask strength and non-cask strength whisky
4. Professional way to taste whisky
5. Tasting section
Who should attend
Everyone who enjoys whisky!!!
Language
Cantonese/ English
Place
Royce Cellar
G/F, 1 Hillwood Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui
*Jordon MTR Exit D
Options
Course code: IW1-710 (Finished)
Date: 10 July 2019 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Carmen Tam
Tasting items:
1. Hibiki Harmony
2. Taketsuru 17 YO
3. Hazelburn 10 YO
4. Ballantine’s 17 YO
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Maturation: The Impact of Wood
More than 50% of the whisky aroma and flavour came from the maturation process. This in-depth workshop explores the magic of wood.
Content
1. Whisky & Colour
2. How a cask is made
3. Wood type and impact on flavours
4. Why Scotch must be aged for 3 years?
5. Chemicals changes during maturation
6. Tasting section
Who should attend
Whisky enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to know more about maturation
Language
Cantonese/ English
Place
Royce Cellar
G/F, 1 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
*Jordon MTR Exit D
Options
Course code: IW2-124 (Finished)
Date: 24 Jan 2019 (Thur)
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Instructor: Yvonne Wang
Tasting items:
1. Glenfarclas 105
2. Deanston Virgin Oak
3. Balvenie Caribbean 14 YO
4. Auchentoshan Three Wood
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