ISLAY whisky academy
Sharing the Spirit of Scotland
Whisky Education on the Isle of Islay
The Islay Whisky Academy Residential Diploma is the ultimate whisky education experience. Immerse yourself in the Gaelic whisky traditions of the Queen of the Hebrides, and learn about Scotch in context, as it relates to Scottish history, heritage, language and culture.
IWA Diploma
Spring 2026
FULLY BOOKED
23rd – 27th Mar 2026
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SUMMER 2026
17th – 19th July 2026
An amazing 3 day focus with an Islay distilleries overview, a deep dive (pun intended) into Scotch whisky, & much heritage and history
IWA Diploma
October 2026
NOW BOOKING
26th – 30th Oct 2026
For those who want to enhance their knowledge and appreciation of Scotch, there’s nowhere better than Islay.
IWA Diploma
March 2027
NOW BOOKING
22nd – 26th Mar 2027
Throughout the course, attendees will explore Scotch whisky in depth, with lectures, distillery tours, and tasting sessions…
Islay Whisky Academy Educational Experiences
Residential Diploma is 5 Days & 6 Nights FULL ON Whisky Experiences. Lectures, Workshops, Distillery Tours, Warehouse Tastings, Whisky Dinners. Accommodation is included for 6 Nights. Transport and admission to all distilleries and venues are included in the price.
The certificate is three days in Islay with lectures on whisky appreciation, nosing and tasting. With distillery visits, classroom learning and practical experiences.
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