An introductory spirits certification course that offers a first practical approach to the world of spirits. Open to beginners, amateurs and professionals. This qualification offers a 1-day course to learn about the main stills, fermentation and distillation processes used in spirits production. You will explore the main categories and types of spirits through tasting to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas. You will also learn the principles of spirits storage and service. Course delivered only through online learning and in English.
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A certification course intended to provide a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge of spirits, liqueurs and aromatised wines.
This intermediate-level spirits qualification is open to professionals and enthusiasts and requires basic spirit-tasting knowledge.
This certification programme offers a 2-day course and requires an approximately 10-hour personal work commitment to learning the fundamental production methods and principal raw materials used to make the essential spirits, liqueurs and aromatised wines styles. You will also explore the key labelling practices and serving spirits principles.
Course delivered in both English and French in classroom mode or through online learning.
790.00€
Success Rate
100 % (years 2024-25)
Tuition Fees
790€
Delivery Mode
In-class
Level
Intermediate
Entry Requirements
(WSET® ® Level 1 Award in Spirits)
Duration
2 days (15 hours)
Sensory Training
25 spirits
Languages
English and French
Self-Study Time
15h to 30h
Campuses
Paris / Bordeaux
Examination
50 MCQs (Resit Exam: Available)
Registration deadline
15 days before the course begins
WSET® Level 3 Award in Spirits is the most prestigious qualification covering all aspects of spirits.
This advanced-level qualification is directly accessible after completing the WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits. Upon completion of this this 6-day expert course , you will master a deep theoretical understanding of the techniques used in spirits production, from the processing of raw materials to post-distillation operations (distillation, maturation and finish). In addition, through tasting and applying gained theoretical knowledge, you will be able to explain with professional confidence the factors differentiating spirits from each other through aroma, flavour and visual appearance.
Course delivered only in classroom mode and in English.
1,450.00€
Success Rate
72 % (year 2024-25)
Tuition Fees
1 450€
Delivery Mode
In-class
Level
Advanced
Entry Requirements
WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits (or equivalent)
Duration
6 days (41 hours)
Sensory Training
60 spirits
Langue
English only
Self-Study Time
80 hours
Campuses
Paris & Bordeaux
Examination
2.5 hours exam comprised of 50 MCQs, a short-written answer paper (4 questions), a blind tasting test of two spirits (Resit Exam: Available)
Registration deadline
15 days before the course begins
