Immerse yourself in a programme giving the skills and confidence to talk about Scotch, our national
Established in 2012, The Whisky Ambassador broke new ground by being the first whisky training course to be accredited by an awarding body. It was the first accredited course designed exclusively for the Licensed Trade. It is now operating globally, successfully enabling staff all over the world to engage with customers about Scotland's iconic national product. We are now globally recognised as the people to go to for accredited and professional whisky training.
25/01/2026
Wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim’rous beastie,
O, what a panic’s in thy breastie!
Thou need na start awa sae hasty,
Wi’ bickering brattle!
I wad be laith to rin an’ chase thee,
Wi’ murdering pattle!
Which dram will you be having to celebrate?
We are at Clockwork Bar on the southside of Glasgow. Join Jo Graham to learn all about this iconic drink.
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Three things are allowed to make Scotch Whisky, with Barley being one of them. Come along to The Whisky Ambassador programme in Glasgow on the 21st October to find out more.
31/05/2025
Please welcome Davis Gonnella to our team of passionate educators. Based in the North East of Scotland, Davis will be joining the team to impart his knowledge in the heartland of Scotch Whisky.
Start Your Whisky Journey
28/05/2025
Anyone for a dram?
28/05/2025
22/05/2025
Do you love a dram and want to know more? Regis Lemaitre will help you start your whisky journey on the 21at June in Sallanches, France.
Book direct with our trusted partner https://whiskyambassador.fr/whisky-ambassador-sallanches-21-06/
17/05/2025
We are delighted that Carl Dube is returning to Scotland this summer to deliver The Whisky Ambassador programme in his mother tongue, French. Join him in Edinburgh to Start Your Whisky Journey then on to Raasay for in in-depth experience.
Book direct with our trusted partner https://lesfreresspirit.ca/collections/autres-produits/products/certification-whisky-ambassador-12-13-14-juin-ecosse
08/05/2025
We are delighted that Jan took the time to write a blog about our Advanced Whisky Ambassador. Please do read it here and give him a follow. https://www.maltmatters.de/my-journey-to-becoming-an-advanced-whisky-ambassador-part-2-evaluation-and-perspective/
My Journey to Becoming an Advanced Whisky Ambassador: Part 2 – Evaluation and Perspective Evaluation and Perspective on the Advanced Whisky Ambassador Course in Scotland In the first part of this series, I described how I prepared for the Advanced Whisky Ambassador course – including my motivation, expectations, and focus on technical, sensory, and hands-on aspects. Now, after successf...
15/04/2025
AWA at SMWS 🥃
15/04/2025
Day 2 underway