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Certificate for Module (World Whisky Appreciation)
證書(單元 :世界威士忌品嚐)
CEF Reimbursable Course
- Course Code
- HT025A
- Application Code
- 2250-2554AW
- QF Level
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Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 9
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- To be advised
- Duration
- 36 hours
- Language
- English, supplemented with Cantonese
- 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
- Enquiries
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28678479 / 2520460728610278
In case the course is full, please bookmark our website, OR email to foodandbeverage@hkuspace.hku.hk to show your interests. We will notify you the new classes schedules for your application once they are available. Stay tuned!
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Programme Overview
Highlights
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?
- Students can taste at least 55 samples of whiskys during the course of their studies, and they are systematically arranged by classroom session.
- 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!
- Our whisky course is taught by qualified whisky professional who is knowledgeable in whisky around the world.
- Our whisky course will be delivered by a single teacher throughout the entire course to ensure consistency in content and teaching style.
- All whisky are carefully and impartially selected from different recognized suppliers to suit the genuine needs of the programme.
- Small class-size in this whisky programme brings about better teaching and learning, and enhances teacher-student interaction.
Programme Details
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.
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Syllabus
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1 |
Key techniques of whisky appreciation |
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2 |
History, categories and styles of whisky from different parts of the world |
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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) |
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The leading whisky producing regions of Scotland |
| 6 | Factors affecting the taste and style of whisky |
| 7 |
Food and beverage in the world of whisky |
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.
Life Membership Fee is HK$200 to current students and alumni of all HKU SPACE wine/spirits/sake/beer programmes. Majority of WAA events are hosted by leading figures in the wine industry. All events are exclusive to members, and sometimes with their guests.
Future Events
- Wine tastings
- Wine dinners
- Master classes
- Wine seminars
- Idea sharing programmes
| Application Code | 2250-2554AW | - |
Duration
- 36 hours
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Island East Campus
IEC901 (Wine Room)
Modules & Class Details
Class Details
class details
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Application Code |
Date and Time |
Tutor (Medium of Instruction) |
Test |
Quota |
Application Deadline |
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2250-2554 AW (Wednesdays Class) |
2, 16, 23, 30* Oct 2024;
6, 13 Nov 2024;
4, 11, 18 Dec 2024;
8, 15, 22 Jan 2024
7:00pm-10:00pm
*Bar Visit: 30 Oct 2024
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Eddie Chui (Cantonese supplemented with English) |
12 Feb 2025 (7:00pm) |
20 | 20 Sep 2024 |
- The programme team reserves the right to change the above timetable if necessary.
- All classes are subject to sufficient enrolment.
OUR whisky TEACHER
Mr. Eddie Chui
Eddie is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) accredited by the Society of Wine Educators; as well as the Certified Whisky Ambassador trainer from the UK.
Eddie has been traveling to different wine regions around the world, including France, California, Australia, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, China, Spain, Germany, Italy, Romania, South Africa, New Zealand, etc..., and he has visited different wineries and vineyards. He also travelled to Scotland, Cognac, Armagnac, etc… to visit whisky distilleries and other spirits producers. He believes that every country could produce outstanding wines, and he likes to explore new wine regions.
Eddie gave speeches and seminars in various wine, whisky and spirits exhibitions and events, and was also invited to be a judge in different local and international wine and spirits competitions and tastings, including HKIWSC, World Whisky Awards, etc.
After years as a wine lover, Eddie became a true connoisseur, wine writer and critics. He started up the Cru Magazine with another wine elite in 2010, working as the Editorial Director (Chief Editor), aiming to provide coverage in wine, spirits, cultural and luxury lifestyle. In 2016, he started collaborating with international publication Whisky Magazine from UK to bring Whisky Magazine HK and Macau Edition as well as the famous Whisky Live HK show to Hong Kong.
Fee & Entry Requirements
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
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall be aged at least 18 years or above, and do not have any health problems that make them unfit for whisky tasting.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
| CEF Courses | ||
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| Certificate for Module (World Whisky Appreciation) 證書(單元 :世界威士忌品嚐) |
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| COURSE CODE 43C136467 | FEES $16,800 | ENQUIRY 2520-4607 |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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