EWA Diploma Kit

15 item kit for EWA's Diploma in Scotch Whisky Certificate.

Glenfiddich Original 12yr (S17)

Featured in the EWA Intro to Whisky Kit as an example of Bourbon cask maturation.

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Flowing in the Valley of the Deer since 1887, our family's signature expression is the world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky.

With a unique freshness from the same Highland spring water we've used since 1887, its distinctive fruitiness comes from the high cut point William Grant always insisted upon.

Carefully matured in the finest American oak and European oak sherry casks for at least 12 years, it is mellowed in oak marrying tuns to create its sweet and subtle oak flavors.

Creamy with a long, smooth and mellow finish, our 12 Year Old is the perfect example of Glenfiddich's unique Speyside style and is widely proclaimed the best dram in the valley

Glenfiddich Original 12yr (S17)

Featured in the EWA Intro to Whisky Kit as an example of Bourbon cask maturation.

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Nikka Yoichi Single Malt (S28)

This is a single malt from the Yoichi Distillery, Nikkaâ€™s first distillery built in 1934.

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The founder Masataka Taketsuru chose Yoichi in Hokkaido because of the similar environmental conditions to Scotland, where he learned whisky making. Yoichi single malt has pleasant peaty notes and smokiness originating from the traditional direct coal-fired distillation as well as a briny hint delivered by the sea breeze during the aging process.

Glenmorangie Original 12yr (S41)

Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky originates in the Scottish Highlands where it is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland, expertly matured in the finest oak casks, only used twice.

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Glenmorangie distillery, founded in 1843 is renowned as a pioneer in whisky making, uniting tradition with innovation.

Glenmorangie Original, Scotland's favorite Single Malt, is matured for 12 years in American White Oak ex-bourbon casks.

First released more than 175 years ago by the founders, the original Glenmorangie 10 year old was known for its mellow tones and delicacy of flavour.

To give Original a delicious, go-anywhere finesse, they make it in their giraffe-high stills, then age it 10 years in bourbon casks to absorb all manner of delectable flavours.

The result is a smooth whisky which welcomes you with a rush of citrus, then holds your attention with layers of luscious flavour, from orange to honey and creamy vanilla, with bursts of peach.

International Spirits Challenge 2015: Gold medal
San Francisco World Spirits 2015: Double Gold medal

Auchentoshan American Oak (S47)

Triple distilled and matured solely in American bourbon casks. The result: a Lowland Single Malt Whisky with the sweet aromas of vanilla and coconut – along with the signature smooth, delicate, Auchentoshan taste.

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Arran 10 yr (S48)

Chosen as a lovely example of a Bourbon barrel aged whisky. First released in 2006, this 10-year whisky is the flagship single malt from Arran located on the namesake island off the southwest coast of the mainland.

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From Arran Island, with remarkable water from Loch na Davie.

The initial rush of rich vanilla sweetness gives way to a touch of cinnamon which adds a spicy edge to the soft and sweet texture. The classic Arran citrus notes have rounded with age and reveal new depths of character against a background of sweet oak.

Aberlour 12 yr (S49)

Aberlour Single Malt was born in the Speyside village of Aberlour, made with local spring water from the Ben Rinnes and barley now locally sourced from the fields of our distillery. Aberlour specialises in double cask maturation, with whiskies matured in Oloroso sherry and American oak casks that are then combined to impart depth, complexity and character.

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The distillery uses four pot stills in its double distillation process to produce its new make spirit. With the pear shape, the pot and the conical neck have the classic design. With no constriction or reflux bowls in the neck and the lyne arm facing downwards you would expect a very strong and intense distillery character which you don't get. So this leads to how fast Aberlour distills its spirits, the gentle sweet and calm nature of this 12 shows what a very slow distillation process will create.

Aberlour 12 yr (S49)

Aberlour Single Malt was born in the Speyside village of Aberlour, made with local spring water from the Ben Rinnes and barley now locally sourced from the fields of our distillery. Aberlour specialises in double cask maturation, with whiskies matured in Oloroso sherry and American oak casks that are then combined to impart depth, complexity and character.

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Caol Ila (S53)

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Redbreast 12yr Single Pot Still (S54)

Our signature bottling, Redbreast 12 boasts the flavor complexity and distinctive qualities of Pot Still whiskey. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, the distinctive Redbreast sherry style is a joy to behold in each and every bottle. Full flavored and complex with silky smooth with a harmonious balance of spicy, fruity, sherry and toasted notes.

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Makers Mark (S72)

Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's easy to drink. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, Ky., just like Bill, Sr., would have wanted. Woody oak, caramel, vanilla and wheat prevail in the nose. Taste is sweet and balanced with caramel, vanilla and fruity essences. Smooth and subtle finish.

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Maker's Mark bourbon's mash bill is 70% corn, 16% soft red winter wheat, and 14% malted barley. The unique mash bill, which was the result of an experiment by John Samuels, Sr., is crucial to the bourbon's character.

Amrut Single Malt Whiskey (S74)

Every aspect of Amrut is handled with the utmost love and passion. This whisky is distilled from select Indian barley harvested from fields close to the Himalayas, cultivated using age old agrarian practices and nurtured by the pristine rivers flowing there. The barley is then transported 2600 KM to our distillery in Bengaluru - the Garden City of India to be carefully mashed and distilled in small batches to preserve its natural aroma. Once distilled, the liquid is matured in selected oak barrels. To retain the natural characteristics of this oak-aged Indian single malt whisky, we do not chill filter and bottle it in its natural color, some haze may therefore be noticed.

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Hakushu Distillers Reserve (S92)

From the Hakushu distillery in the foothills of Mount Kaikomagatake comes their Distiller's Reserve single malt whisky, a no-age-statement expression, that captures the smoky, herbaceous characteristics of their whiskies. Both lightly-peated and heavily-peated malts were used for this complex and deeply enjoyable whisky from Suntory.he revelation of Japanese single malts.

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Lot 40 Rye (S93)

Lot 40 Rye is a legendary Canadian rye whisky that is produced in a single copper pot still. At some point during the 2000s, Lot 40 Rye was discontinued, which caused quite a stir among whisky enthusiasts who considered it to be one of the best Canadian whiskies out there. Luckily, this delicious drop has been relaunched - so fill your boots!

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Michters Straight Bourbon (s94)

Michter's Straight Bourbon, specifically the US #1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, is a highly regarded small-batch bourbon known for being nuanced, mellow, and earthy, with flavors of rich caramel, vanilla, stone fruit, and oak, bottled at 91.4 proof from new American white oak barrels

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Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch.
Mashbill: High-quality American corn.
Aging: Fire-charred, new American white oak barrels.
Proof: 91.4 (45.7% ABV).
Flavor Profile: Rich caramel, balanced vanilla, stone fruit, smoky depth, oak finish.
Batching: Extremely small batches (max 20 barrels) for consistent quality.