The world’s leading education and certification body for whiskey expertise, covering Scotch, Bourbon, and more

  • Offering credentials in the field of whiskey that are equivalent to the well established designations in the world of wine
  • Certified Scotch Professional & Certified Bourbon Professional courses require no previous experience
  • Beginners will find the program accessible without prior knowledge, and experienced professionals or hobbyists will find the depth of the curriculum demanding and satisfying
  • Online courses available all year round

Additional Information

These courses are a perfect complement to your WSET qualifications. They are also really interesting for those who are fascinated by a particular subject.

Each course ends in a 100 question, multiple choice exam. On passing, you will become a Certified Professional. You can group both together in order to become a Certified Whisky Specialist, and even go one step further and become a Master or professional judge!

The Council of Whiskey Masters Courses

Online Course

The online distance learning courses run all year round. Know a whisky lover? This also makes a great life long gift. Find out more & enrol today here!

Council of Whiskey Masters | Certified Bourbon Professional
From £410.00

Location: Online
Duration: Self guided, up to 1 year

  • Course enrolment & access for up to 1 year
  • Certified Bourbon Professional student e-textbook
  • First attempt at the online exam
  • Certificate & lapel pin
  • Certified Bourbon Professional™ title and use of postnominals “CBP”
Council of Whiskey Masters | Certified Scotch Professional
From £410.00

Location: Online
Duration: Self guided, up to 1 year

  • Course enrolment & access for up to 1 year
  • Certified Scotch Professional student e-textbook
  • First attempt at the online exam
  • Certificate & lapel pin
  • Certified Scotch Professional™ title and use of postnominals “CSP”
Comparison chart showing the certification levels for Bourbon and Scotch Tracks, detailing exams and locations for each level from Certified Professional to Master of Whiskey.