Portland Cocktail Week Template
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Are you a Scotch expert or do you wish you were? Portland Cocktail Week and Ardbeg have teamed up to offer you Edinburgh Whisky Academy’s best in class Scotch Whisky Certification.
Scotch is one of the most venerated and mythologized categories of spirits, but we seldom get access to the educators, distilleries, and luminaries in the category. But, that all changes this Summer. Portland Cocktail Week, Ardbeg, and the Edinburgh Whisky Academy developed this first-of-its-kind Scotch Whisky Certification Program for American bartenders. Be part of the second group of 50 bar professionals to receive your certification in Scotch Whisky, approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority! That’s right, this program is government-recognized!
Over the five-week program, the Edinburgh Whisky Academy and the team at Ardbeg will guide you through in-depth educational programming and hands-on training with some of our favorite Scotch Whiskies.
Each week, we will dive deep into all things Scotch—from history to production techniques each Monday through Wednesday.
THE CLASSES
EWA PRIVATE SESSIONS
Mondays at 1 pm ET, 1:30 pm CT, 1 pm PT
Expect modules focused on a specific Scotch topic each week. These thought-provoking modules will leave you eager to experiment with your favorite drams and thirsty for more whisky knowledge.
DROP-IN-DRAM PRIVATE SESSIONS
Tuesdays at 2 pm ET, 1 pm PT
During Drop-In-Dram, you can ask all your pressing questions and share a dram with your classmates. These are more networking and socially driven events, but they’re also a place to get one-on-one time with your classmates, educators, and those who make these storied whiskies.
PUBLIC ARDBEG CLASSES
Wednesday at 2 pm ET
We’re talking Islay. We’re talking Scotch. We’re talking Ardbeg. Each Wednesday, you can expect education delivered by the people who make Ardbeg. Classes will feature Cameron George, David Blackmore, and members of the Ardbeg team, ready to share all things Scotch. You can catch these shows whether or not you join the cohort! Each session will be broadcast on PDXCW’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
TIME COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE
To qualify for and participate in the Scotch Whisky Diploma program, you must attend at least 80% of the sessions and lessons Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and complete 100% of the weekly quizzes. Below is a look at the schedule so you know what to expect:
NEW CLASS VIRTUAL MIXER
Monday, July 18th @ 4 pm-5 pm ET
Week 1
EWA SESSION
Monday, August 1st @ 1 pm ET, 1:30 CT, 1 pm PT
DROP-IN-DRAM
Tuesday, August 2nd @ 2 pm ET, 1 pm PT
ARDBEG PUBLIC CLASS
Wednesday, August 3rd @ 2 pm ET
WEEK 1 QUIZ DUE BY
Sunday, August 7th @ 11:59 pm ET
Week 2
EWA SESSION
Monday, August 8th @ 1 pm ET, 1:30 CT, 1 pm PT
DROP-IN-DRAM
Tuesday, August 9th @ 2 pm ET, 1 pm PT
ARDBEG PUBLIC CLASS
Wednesday, August 10th @ 2 pm ET
WEEK 2 QUIZ DUE BY
Sunday, August 14th @ 11:59 pm ET
Week 3
EWA SESSION
Monday, August 15th @ 1 pm ET, 1:30 CT, 1 pm PT
DROP-IN-DRAM
Tuesday, August 16th @ 2 pm ET, 1 pm PT
ARDBEG PUBLIC CLASS
Wednesday, August 17th @ 2 pm ET
Week 4
Finals all week, you will be assigned a time and date.
FINAL ARDBEG PUBLIC CLASS
Wednesday, August 24th @ 2 pm ET
Please make sure that you consider this schedule and the time commitment it will require when applying for this program. The order of lessons is subject to change.
APPLICATION & ACCEPTANCE
So how do you join? We'll be accepting 50 applicants into this program. Below are some questions about yourself and your interest in the world of whisky.
Applications close on Friday, July 1st at 11:59 pm ET. On Monday, July 11th, we will reach out to the 50 qualifying participants. Be sure to take some time, answer each question thoughtfully, and submit this application no later than Friday, July 1st. If you have questions or want to talk to someone at Lush Life about your application, email moberly@lushlifeproductions.com.
Thank you, and good luck!
Complete this form to apply!
