Reading a Dram Blind: Notes From a Tier II Practicum
What our examiners actually listen for when a candidate describes an unlabelled pour — and the vocabulary that separates a pass from a resit.
Why Warehouse Climate Matters More Than Cask Age
Two casks, same distillate, same age — very different whisky. Our Module 02 lead breaks down the climate variables candidates are tested on.
Five Red Flags Before You Buy a Private Cask
Provenance paperwork, regauge history, and the questions Tier III candidates are trained to ask before recommending a cask purchase.