This programme is designed to introduce students to essential and brand neutral whisky knowledge. It enables students to gain knowledge of the world of whisky by learning the history, production, categories, styles of whisky and the art of tasting and appreciating whisky. Principal whisky production countries and regions around the world will be introduced along with whisky tasting, so that students could be equipped with valuable sensory skills to unlock the flavour secrets within whisky from each region. This programme is suitable for those who wish to change careers, upskill or to simply get more enjoyment from and knowledge on the whiskies of the world.

 

intended learning outcomes:

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

• Describe the history, categories and styles of whisky from different parts of the world;
• Identify key production processes and factors that can influence the characteristics and styles of whisky; 
• State the principal producing countries and regions of whisky and explain their unique characteristics and styles; and
• Describe the sensory evaluation to tasting and appreciating whisky.

 

Why HKU SPACE?

1. Students can taste at least 55 samples of whiskys during the course of their studies, and they are systematically arranged by classroom session.
2. A unique site visit to a Whisky Bar, allowing students to have direct and first-hand experience inside a Whisky Bar, and have the opportunity to blend and craft their own whisky cocktail!
3. Our whisky course is taught by qualified whisky professional who is knowledgeable in whisky around the world.
4. Our whisky course will be delivered by a single teacher throughout the entire course to ensure consistency in content and teaching style.
5. All whisky are carefully and impartially selected from different recognized suppliers to suit the genuine needs of the programme.
6. Small class-size in this whisky programme brings about better teaching and learning, and enhances teacher-student interaction.

This programme consists of 36 face-to-face teaching hours, and they are structured into (1) eleven 3-hour sessions with 4-6 samples of whisky tasting in each session as well as (2) a site visit to a Whisky Bar. In this programme, students will taste at least 55 samples of whisky, including blended, single malt, blended malt, single grain, blended grain whisky, as well as whisky from different producing places / countries such as Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, Australia, etc.

 

 

Syllabus

1	Key techniques of whisky appreciation (e.g. Appearance, aroma, taste, development)
2	History, categories and styles of whisky from different parts of the world
3	Production processes of whisky and equipment used
4	Principal producing countries and regions of whisky (e.g. Scotland, Ireland, America, Asia and the rest of the world)
5	The leading whisky producing regions of Scotland (e.g. Speyside, Highland, Lowland, Islay, Islands, Campbeltown)
6	Factors affecting the taste and style of whisky
7	Food and beverage in the world of whisky (e.g. Food pairing with whisky, whisky cocktail blending, menu design for whisky beverage)

 

Assessment and Awards

Assessment Type and Weighting	Assessment Format and Duration	Pass Mark
Exam	Multiple Choice Questions on both theory and whisky blind tasting (1.5 hours)	50% and above

Note: Students may apply to resit the Test if they are unsuccessful, subject to a fee.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded the Certificate for Module (World Whisky Appreciation) within the HKU system via HKU SPACE. For those students who cannot pass the assessments but have completed at least 70% of attendance, a Statement of Attendance will be issued to students.

 

HKU SPACE Wine Alumni Association (WAA)

Students are eligible to be a member of HKU SPACE Wine Alumni Association (WAA) after completion of the course. On a regular basis, the executive committee will post the latest updates and promotional materials on the availability of the seminars and events, discounts and offers on the Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hkuspacewaa; Email will also be sent for information.

Duration

• 36 hours

Venue

• Island East Campus
  IEC901 (Wine Room)

class details

Application Code	Date and Time	Tutor (Medium of Instruction)	Test	Quota	Application Deadline
2275-2038AW (Monday and Wednesday class)	12, 19, 26 Mar   2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr   7#, 12#, 19#, 26# May   *Bar Visit: 7 May   #Monday	Eddie Chui (Cantonese supplemented with English)	16 Jun 2025 (Mon)	15	31 Jan 2025

• The programme team reserves the right to change the above timetable if necessary.
• All classes are subject to sufficient enrolment.

 

OUR whisky TEACHER

Course Fee

• HK$16,800 per programme inclusive of:
  1.) Learning materials in English
  2.) at least 55 different types of whisky for tasting
  3.) 3-hour Whisky Bar Visit with whisky blending experience

Applicants shall be aged at least 18 years or above, and do not have any health problems that make them unfit for whisky tasting.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (World Whisky Appreciation) 證書(單元 :世界威士忌品嚐)
COURSE CODE 43C136467	FEES $16,800	ENQUIRY 2520-4607

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Certificate for Module (World Whisky Appreciation) This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [3])

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Application Code: 2275-2038AW

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