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Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) - Northern Italy (Unit 1)
2025-02-15 14:30 - 19:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
10, 17, 24, 31 Jan (WED)
Exam: 12 March 2024 at 7pm

The Advanced Whisky Ambassador is the next level of The Whisky Ambassador – the original accredited Scotch Whisky training course established in 2012. This level dives deep into the technology and production, and discusses on how they influence the sensory profile of Scotch Whisky. The program would help participants to become a true expert and boost their confidence to talk about Scotland’s national drink.
In 3 days, our accredited educator will guide you through:

Malting
Milling
Mashing
Fermentation
Malt & Grain Distillation
Maturation
Aroma
Blending and Bottling

At the end of each day, there will be whisky experiences such as:

Cheese / Chocolate & Whiskies Pairing
Blending Your Own Whisky, using 4 different styles of whiskies

The program welcomes whisky trade professionals, bartenders and sommeliers, as well as whisky collectors and lovers.
What is included in the program:

Whisky and Other Spirits: Technology, Production and Marketing by Graham Stewart, Julie Kellershohn & Inge Russell
Tasting samples for whisky experiences
Examination sit (one-time)
Certificates & pins for those who pass the examination

Prerequisite
All applicants must be over 18+
Participants must have a general knowledge of Scotch whisky, including the production areas, whisky production, nosing and tasting techniques, which can be acquired from:

The Whisky Ambassador (Level 1)
WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits

Eddie Nara CSEEddie is a renowned spirits industry leader and Whisky & Gin Ambassador lead tutor for HK, Macau and China. He is Asia’s 1st Certified Spirits Educator accredited by the Society of Wine Educators, an International Spirits judge for IWSC and HKIWSC and an esteemed cocktail judge. Although known for his passion for all spirits, Eddie has a deep knowledge and understanding of both Scotch and world whiskies. Eddie’s commitment to education is invaluable to the industry and he is a mentor and inspiration to many aspiring bar professionals across Asia.

The Whisky AmbassadorThe Whisky Ambassador programme is the original accredited Scotch Whisky training course. Designed both for the Licensed trade and those seeking a comprehensive grasp of Scotch, the course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to talk to customers about Scotland’s national drink, furthermore improving customer experience and exponentially increasing sales of Scotland in a glass.® Having been established for a number of years in Scotland, the Whisky Ambassador’s emphasis on immersive and interactive learning has seen our courses rapidly expand to spread intimate knowledge of Scotch whisky across 22 countries and six continents.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
2025-03-01 13:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-22 12:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-20 12:30 - 18:30 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET Level 1 Award in Wine (Intensive)
2025-03-02 13:30 - 18:30 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

French Wine Scholar (FWS)
2025-03-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-26 09:40 - 14:00

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits + Two Moons Distillery Tour
2025-04-06 10:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits (Intensive)
2025-05-18 10:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
2025-05-25 12:30 - 18:30 | Winebanc, Shop1&2, G/F, Eldex Industrial Building, 21 Ma Tau Wai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS)
2025-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) - Unit 1 (Northern Italy)
2025-06-07 14:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 22:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits
2025-06-29 10:00 - 18:00 | theDesk Strand50, 50 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Academy of Cheese Level 1 Associate Certification Course
2025-07-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

The Advanced Whisky Ambassador
2025-08-10 10:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Capstone California: Intermediate Level 2
2025-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Cicerone® Certified Beer Server Preparation Course
2025-11-08 13:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET Level 1 - Wine Intensive
2025-11-16 12:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-14 12:30 - 18:30 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Advanced Whisky Ambassador
2026-03-15 10:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Cicerone® Certified Beer Server Exam Preparation & Beer Style Tasting
2026-04-12 10:00 - 17:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
