June 16, 17, 18  2025

(also available in French here)

You want to follow the Whisky Ambassador experience and enjoy an extraordinary experience? The experience is reserved for 6 people only.

The Whisky Ambassador program is the UK's first accredited whisky training course. Specifically designed for the hospitality industry, it gives staff the knowledge, skills and confidence to talk to customers about Scotland's national drink, helping to improve the guest experience and increase sales. Find out more about the training, cliquez ici.

Carl Dubé and Les frères Spirit invite you to live the experience (in English) in Scotland at Isle of Raasay Distillery.

THE EXPERIENCE

The training will take place on Monday June 16 at the Isle of Raasay distillery offices in Edinburgh at 23 Manor Place.

On Tuesday June 17, we're off to Isle of Raasay distillery, where you'll enjoy luxury 4-star accommodation and a 3-course dinner.

On Wednesday June 18, after breakfast, a guided tour of the distillery and a tasting (in English) await you. Afterwards, those wishing to continue their trip to Scotland will do so. For others, it's back to Edinburgh.

Detailed schedule (subject to change depending on 2025 ferry times)

Monday, June 16

• 8:45: Delegates arrive at 23 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7DX
• 9:00: Whisky Ambassador training begins
• 12:30: Lunch break
• 13:00: Whisky Ambassador training continues
• 16:00: Exam
• 18h00: Dinner (optional)

Tuesday June 17

•   8:00: Departure from 23 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7DX
• 12:00: Lunch and visit to Eilan Donan Castle (optional)
• 14:00: Departure for Isle of Raasay Distillery.
• 14:45: Arrival at the ferry
•   TBC: Arrival at Borodale House (Isle of Raasay distillery) - free time
• 18:30: Three-course dinner

Wedenesday, June 18

• Between 8.00am and 9.30am: Breakfast
• 10:00: Distillery tour and tasting
• 12:00: Ferry
• 12:30 : For those returning to Edinburgh, we hit the road
• 18:00: Return to Edinburgh

COST

1600$.

All sales are final.

Register before December 31st and receive a bonus thermos bottle of Isle of Raasay:

By registering, I confirm that I have read the conditions below.

Inclusions/Exclusions

The registration fee includes :

• 1 day's training at Isle of Raasay Distillerie's Edinburgh offices at 23 Manor Place, excluding lunch on Monday June 16
• 1 certification for those who pass the exam.
• 1 night at Borodale House, the Isle of Raasay Distillery's 4-star luxury hotel on Tuesday June 17
• Three-course dinner at Borodale House on June 17
• Breakfast at Borodale House on Wednesday, June 18
• Distillery tour and tasting Wednesday, June 18

The registration fee does not include :

• Airline tickets
• Seat selection
• Mealtime drinks
• Lunch outside Isle of Raasay offices and distillery
• Cost of optional itinerary activities
• Travel insurance coverage
• Accommodation in Edinburgh on Thursday June 12
• Transport from Edinburgh to Isle of Raasay and back to Edinburgh

Accompanying person

If you wish to be accompanied by your spouse to Isle of Raasay distillery, an additional fee of $300 will be charged.

Transportation Edinburgh-Isle of Raasay-Edinburgh

* As some participants will wish to continue their trip to Scotland following their stay at Isle of Raasay distillery, transport to Isle of Raasay will be arranged on a case-by-case basis and may require an additional fee, if required. Some participants prefer to arrange their own transport to travel to Scotland from Raasay.

If you have any questions, please contact Carl Dubé at cdube@lesfreresspirit.ca.