Whisky Ambassador Certification | India | The Whisky Advisor

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Established in 2012, The Whisky Ambassador programme is the original accredited Scotch Whisky training course. 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.

The Whisky Advisor is the premier training partner for The Whisky Ambassador in India.

The programme is accredited by BIIAB, the UK’s leading provider of qualifications for the licensed trade.

This course is meant for a wide audience who want to have a strong foundation in Scotch Whisky including, but not limited to

Whisky Enthusiasts
Hospitality Professionals
Students

The 1 Day course covers the following topics

Scotch Whisky History
Scotch Whisky Economics
How whisky is made
Understanding the Scotch Whisky regions
Nosing and tasting of Scotch whiskies
Sales and customer service
Intro to other world whiskies - Canadian, Irish, American and Japanese
Practical and written exams

Our 2 Day programme combines the 1 Day Whisky Ambassador certification course with a Day trip to the legendary Ponda Distillery at The Good Craft Co in Goa, by special invite for friends of The Whisky Advisor.

Upcoming Course

21st & 22nd April, 2023

Fees: Rs. 25,000 + GST

Itinerary

21st Apr: 9AM - 6PM: Course & Certification
22nd Apr: 11AM - 11PM*: Transport from Meeting Point in Panjim to Distillery and return; Distillery Tour; Post tour drinks at a leading Goa bar**

* Timing and schedule on Day 2 subject to change depending on distillery timings and group size

** Bar TBD

Included: Whisky Ambassador Course & Certification, Ponda Distillery Tour & Tasting specifically tailored for Whisky Ambassador Delegates and Return Trip from Panjim to Ponda Distillery (100km round trip)

Not Included: Accommodation, Other Transport, Meals, Drinks and any other expenses not mentioned as included

Why pursue the course with The Whisky Advisor?

Firstly, do you need a reason more compelling than Goa?!
Vast experience of the trainer, Mr. Uday Balaji
Opportunity to network with fellow candidates over 2 days in the hub of India's alcobev hotspot, Goa
Distillery visit and tasting customised for this group by The Good Craft Co

Check out the testimonial videos below to know more

Scroll down to watch testimonials from past participants

Kanishka Chatterjee - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

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Kanishka Chatterjee - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

Participant: Kanishka Chatterjee, Whisky Enthusiast In this series of videos, participants who have attended the Whisky Ambassador Course course conducted by Whisky Evangelist & Educator, Uday Balaji in India share their experiences. Uday Balaji is the founder of The Whisky Advisor (www.thewhiskyadvisor) and is your go to person in India for whisky training, certification, events, tastings, tours and more! To register for an upcoming course, visit www.thewhiskyadvisor.com/certification Established in 2012, The Whisky Ambassador programme (www.thewhiskyambassador.com) is the original accredited Scotch Whisky training course. 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 20+ countries and four continents. Curated products on Amazon to take your whisky appreciation to the next level: www.amazon.in/shop/thewhiskyadvisor Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

Divyanshu Dwivedi - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

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Divyanshu Dwivedi - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

Participant: Divyanshu Dwivedi, COO - Tulleeho & WSET Trainer In this series of videos, participants who have attended the Whisky Ambassador Course course conducted by Whisky Evangelist & Educator, Uday Balaji in India share their experiences. Uday Balaji is the founder of The Whisky Advisor (www.thewhiskyadvisor) and is your go to person in India for whisky training, certification, events, tastings, tours and more! To register for an upcoming course, visit www.thewhiskyadvisor.com/certification Established in 2012, The Whisky Ambassador programme (www.thewhiskyambassador.com) is the original accredited Scotch Whisky training course. 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 20+ countries and four continents. Curated products on Amazon to take your whisky appreciation to the next level: www.amazon.in/shop/thewhiskyadvisor Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

Gisela D'souza - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

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Gisela D'souza - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

Participant: Gisela D'souza, Beverage consultant & Sr. Mixology Instructor, Madhushala Bartending School In this series of videos, participants who have attended the Whisky Ambassador Course course conducted by Whisky Evangelist & Educator, Uday Balaji in India share their experiences. Uday Balaji is the founder of The Whisky Advisor (www.thewhiskyadvisor) and is your go to person in India for whisky training, certification, events, tastings, tours and more! To register for an upcoming course, visit www.thewhiskyadvisor.com/certification Established in 2012, The Whisky Ambassador programme (www.thewhiskyambassador.com) is the original accredited Scotch Whisky training course. 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 20+ countries and four continents. Curated products on Amazon to take your whisky appreciation to the next level: www.amazon.in/shop/thewhiskyadvisor Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

Rakesh Kanojia - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

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Rakesh Kanojia - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

Participant: Rakesh Kanojia, Brand Ambassador - Moët Hennessy In this series of videos, participants who have attended the Whisky Ambassador Course course conducted by Whisky Evangelist & Educator, Uday Balaji in India share their experiences. Uday Balaji is the founder of The Whisky Advisor (www.thewhiskyadvisor) and is your go to person in India for whisky training, certification, events, tastings, tours and more! To register for an upcoming course, visit www.thewhiskyadvisor.com/certification Established in 2012, The Whisky Ambassador programme (www.thewhiskyambassador.com) is the original accredited Scotch Whisky training course. 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 20+ countries and four continents. Curated products on Amazon to take your whisky appreciation to the next level: www.amazon.in/shop/thewhiskyadvisor Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

Souvik Nandy - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

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Souvik Nandy - Whisky Ambassador Course Testimonial

Participant: Souvik Nandy, Co-Founder - Asian School of Tea & Tea Sommelier In this series of videos, participants who have attended the Whisky Ambassador Course course conducted by Whisky Evangelist & Educator, Uday Balaji in India share their experiences. Uday Balaji is the founder of The Whisky Advisor (www.thewhiskyadvisor) and is your go to person in India for whisky training, certification, events, tastings, tours and more! To register for an upcoming course, visit www.thewhiskyadvisor.com/certification Established in 2012, The Whisky Ambassador programme (www.thewhiskyambassador.com) is the original accredited Scotch Whisky training course. 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 20+ countries and four continents. Curated products on Amazon to take your whisky appreciation to the next level: www.amazon.in/shop/thewhiskyadvisor Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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