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Understand whisky flavour to build a unique cocktail menu

Estimated watch time: 56 minutes

Watch our latest Masterclass with Johnnie Walker Global Ambassador, Tim Philips-Johansson, and find out how to unlock unique whisky cocktails by taking your knowledge of the spirit’s flavour profiles to the next level.

What you’ll discover with this Masterclass

  1. New whisky flavour profiles using the Johnnie Walker flavour wheel
    - Different styles of whisky
    - Classic whisky flavour profiles
    - How to use the Johnnie Walker flavour wheel to create unique whisky cocktails

  2. How to create THREE new whisky cocktails with demos from competition-winning bartenders:
    - Sampath Rathnayake’s "Signatures Collector" cocktail
    - Anna Postnikova’s "Johnnie, Wine & Fruits" cocktail
    - Ariel Todeschini’s "A Foot in Brasil" cocktail

  3. The secrets to building a compelling cocktail menu:
    - Why less is sometimes more
    - Offering an element of surprise
    - How to leverage occasions to make your menu stand out

 
Don’t miss pro tips and game-changing advice for creating a unique whisky cocktail menu!

Whisky Flavours and Creating a Great Cocktail Menu

Masterclass Chapters

  • 05.10 - 25.10 - New whisky flavour profiles using the Johnnie Walker flavour wheel

  • 25.15 - 34.25 - How to create 3 new whisky cocktails with demos from competition-winning bartenders 

  • 40.20 - 51.50 - The secrets to building a compelling cocktail menu

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