Certificate in Gin
$150.00
The SQA-accredited Certificate in Gin offers a practical, comprehensive introduction designed for both beginners and professionals looking to deepen their expertise. Led directly by our expert educator, this masterclass traces the entire production journey from legal classifications and distillation methods to the vital science of botanicals.
Throughout this interactive session, you will analyze a meticulously curated flight of benchmark expressions representing the absolute finest style profiles of each category, while having the unique opportunity to get all your definitive gin culture questions answered in real time.
The SQA-accredited Certificate in Gin offers a practical, engaging, and comprehensive introduction designed for both passionate beginners and professionals looking to master the global standards of the spirit. Led directly by our expert educator, this masterclass explores gin’s rich historical heritage, legal classifications, and technical production methods, while diving deep into the vital role and science of botanicals. Throughout this interactive session, you will develop professional tasting techniques, analyze a meticulously curated flight of benchmark expressions representing the absolute finest style profiles of each category, and explore the architecture of classic gin cocktails—all while having the unique opportunity to get all your definitive spirits culture questions answered in real time.
You can join this masterclass on our scheduled public dates, or book it as a bespoke private program tailored exclusively for your corporate team or group. These private sessions can be seamlessly organized online, hosted at one of our premium partner venues, or delivered directly at a location of your choice. Following the course, candidates will complete a structured online assessment. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a personalized Completion Certificate and an exclusive EWA Pin Badge, distinguishing you as a verified industry expert.
Module 1: The History of Gin
Explore the key moments that shaped gin, from the origins of distilling to the rise of the modern gin industry.
Module 2: Gin Now
Examine the global gin renaissance, recent market trends and the opportunities and challenges shaping the category’s future.
Module 3: Definitions & Styles of Gin
Understand how gin is defined in law and learn to identify the different recognised styles and their defining characteristics.
Module 4: Distillation
Learn how gin is made, from neutral spirit and continuous distillation to pot stills, vapour infusion, and one-shot versus two-shot methods and how production choices affect quality.
Module 5: Botanicals
Take a guided tour of ten key gin botanicals and discover how each contributes to aroma, flavour and balance.
Module 6: Gin Tasting
Develop confidence in tasting gin, exploring sensory perception, flavour development and the structure of effective tasting sessions.
Module 7: Gin Cocktails
Discover the role of gin in cocktails and gastronomy and study the history and recipes of four classic gin serves.
- Gin enthusiasts ready to move beyond informal learning
- Industry professionals seeking recognised credentials
- Brand ambassadors, educators, writers and buyers
- Hospitality professionals wanting deeper technical and sensory confidence
No previous qualifications required, just commitment and curiosity.
For our in-person masterclasses, we curate an exceptional selection of expressions tailored to elevate your technical understanding. (For online masterclasses, please refer to the "Delivery & Materials" section for shipping and delivery details.)
Our classroom-based masterclasses bring you face-to-face with the liquid, providing an immersive, shared sensory environment where global industry standards are taught right at your table. Rather than simply memorizing tasting notes, you will analyze each glass in real time, guided step-by-step to understand the precise science, botanical interactions, and distillation decisions behind why each gin tastes the way it does.
Featured Sensory Exercises & Flight Styles for Technical Analysis:
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Isolated Botanical Nosings: Engaging in interactive sensory exercises by nosing and evaluating key raw botanicals individually to map out their distinct flavor impacts.
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Classic London Dry Gin: Dissecting the traditional benchmark style focused on juniper dominance and classic distillation standards.
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Contemporary Styles: Exploring the modern evolution of gin, where creative and non-traditional botanicals take center stage.
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Global Expressive Profiles: Analyzing a diverse selection of premium gins from different countries to understand regional terroir and international production trends.
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Alternative Classifications: Evaluating the structural and sensory differences of unique styles such as Old Tom, Plymouth, or Navy Strength distillates.
If you want to truly understand gin, how it’s made, what defines its styles and why it tastes the way it does, the Certificate in Gin gives you clarity, structure and confidence.
- Industry-recognised certification from Edinburgh Whisky Academy
- Covers gin history, production, botanicals and global styles
- Guided tastings to build sensory confidence and vocabulary
- Accessible, structured learning with academic credibility
Whether you work in hospitality, retail, brand education, or simply love gin and want to understand it properly, this certificate gives you a solid foundation and sets you apart.
Test your knowledge with a final online assessment. On successful completion, you’ll receive a digital badge and certificate, with optional printed certification and blue lapel pin.
- 50 multiple-choice questions covering all modules
- Completed in a single one-hour sitting
- Minimum 60% pass mark
- You can flag questions for review and revisit them before submission. Results are available immediately.
- In-Person Masterclasses: All digital course materials, curriculum outlines, and preparation guides will be delivered directly to your registered email address prior to the session. All physical tasting flights and technical analysis tools will be fully provided at the classroom venue.
- Online Masterclasses: All digital training assets and access credentials will be shared via email. If your registration includes a physical "Tasting Kit," our operations team will contact you directly within 24–48 hours to confirm your delivery address and organize the secure shipment of your kit.
- Tasting Sets Selection: Please note that tasting expressions, flight selections, and curated kits are dynamic. They are carefully tailored to the specific theme, production focus, and sensory goals of each masterclass and may vary accordingly.
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