Craft to Cask: A Journey in Spirits
From raw grain to refined glass, discover the art and science behind the world’s finest spirits. This course takes you inside the traditions, techniques, and craftsmanship that transform simple ingredients into extraordinary brandy, whisky, gin, and more.
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Lesson 1: The Origins of Distilling
Uncover the ancient roots of distillation, from early alchemical experiments to the evolution of brandy, whisky, and gin. Learn how history shaped the spirits we know today.
Uncover the ancient roots of distillation, from early alchemical experiments to the evolution of brandy, whisky, and gin. Learn how history shaped the spirits we know today.
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Lesson 2: The Language of Spirits
Build your vocabulary of the trade. Explore essential terminology, from “mash bill” and “ABV” to “terroir” and “angel’s share”, and gain the confidence to speak like an industry insider.
Build your vocabulary of the trade. Explore essential terminology, from “mash bill” and “ABV” to “terroir” and “angel’s share”, and gain the confidence to speak like an industry insider.
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Lesson 1: From Grain to Mash
Discover how raw ingredients shape the spirit. Learn the importance of grain selection, milling, and mashing, and how these first steps lay the foundation for flavor.
Discover how raw ingredients shape the spirit. Learn the importance of grain selection, milling, and mashing, and how these first steps lay the foundation for flavor.
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Lesson 2: Fermentation Fundamentals
Explore the science of fermentation. Understand how yeast transforms sugars into alcohol, creating the complex aromas and base character that will define the finished spirit.
Explore the science of fermentation. Understand how yeast transforms sugars into alcohol, creating the complex aromas and base character that will define the finished spirit.
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Lesson 1: The Art of the Still
Explore the different types of stills — from traditional copper pot stills to modern column stills — and learn how each influences flavor, purity, and character in the final spirit.
Explore the different types of stills — from traditional copper pot stills to modern column stills — and learn how each influences flavor, purity, and character in the final spirit.
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Lesson 2: Cuts and Character
Understand the critical role of “heads,” “hearts,” and “tails” in distillation. Learn how master distillers make precise cuts that define the smoothness, aroma, and complexity of every bottle.
Understand the critical role of “heads,” “hearts,” and “tails” in distillation. Learn how master distillers make precise cuts that define the smoothness, aroma, and complexity of every bottle.
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Raise Your Glass to Mastery.
Your journey from craft to cask doesn’t end here, it begins. With every lesson, you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to explore, create, and appreciate spirits at a deeper level. Whether you’re pursuing passion, profession, or pure enjoyment, this course equips you to savor the story behind every bottle.
Enroll today and let your journey in spirits begin.
