Irish Whiskey

Teacher

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The learner will be able to define the difference between Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, Canadian and how whiskey distillation came first in Ireland, making Ireland the birthplace of Whiskey. The traditions and history of Aqua Vitae translated to Gaelic is Uisce Baugh (pronounced “Ish Ka Bah Ha) which eventually evolved into “whiskey” in English to the modern production and “The Irish Whiskey Act 1980”.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The learner will be able to understand the production process of Irish whiskey and the legal definition of Irish whiskey outlined by the Department of Agriculture of the European Union. The learner will be able to define the four different styles of Irish whiskey and the raw ingredients and methods of production.

Course Features

Lectures 2
Quizzes 1
Duration 1 hour
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 106
Certificate Yes
Assessments Self

Jaymee Mandeville

Jaymee Mandeville is the National Director of Education - Bacardí. She is a demonstrated trainer and awarded mixologist. Mandeville has been a featured presenter and panelist at Tales of the Cocktail, San Antonio Cocktail Conference, Arizona Cocktail Week, Sacramento/Midtown Cocktail Week, Golden State of Cocktails and Life is Beautiful Festival. Combined with a decade of experience working behind the bar for notable hospitality groups SBE and One Group as well as awarded chefs Celestino Drago and Michelle Bernstein, she comes with a wealth of industry insights. LA native and NY based, she has worked in both fashion and entertainment prior to making her name in the spirits industry. As a proclaimed jet setter, science enthusiast, advocate of diversity and promotor of sustainability, Jaymee will continue to travel the globe and share her knowledge, experience and curiosity. In addition, she curates all content for BacardiTeach at FIU and sits on the board for Another Round Another Rally, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources for our food and beverage professionals in need.