WSET® Level 3 Award in Spirits
The WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits is an advanced-level qualification for professionals and enthusiasts wishing to acquire a detailed understanding of the spirits of the world and develop the tasting skills required to accurately describe and evaluate a spirit.
This qualification is intended to build on knowledge and skills gained from the Level 2 Award in Spirits. You’ll acquire a deep theoretical understanding of the techniques used in spirit production, from the processing of raw materials to post-distillation operations. Through a combination of tasting and the application of theoretical knowledge you will learn to explain confidently why spirits look and taste the way they do and how and why they differ from each other.
What you’ll learn:
Unit 1
A detailed understanding of the techniques used in spirit production:
- Processing of raw materials
- Alcoholic fermentation
- Distillation
- Post-distillation practices
Factors affecting the style and quality of spirits, studying eleven core spirit categories in detail:
- Scotch Whisky
- Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey
- Tennessee Whiskey
- Cognac
- Armagnac
- Caribbean rum
- Tequila
- Mezcal
- Vodka
- Gin
An overview of 23 additional spirit categories, focusing on:
- Principal production methods
- Key styles
- Key labelling terms
Unit 2
- How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits®(SAT).
“Being a part of the WSET Level 3 [Award] in Spirits course was a fantastic experience! Some of the best education that I’ve received in this industry taught by folks who are passionate about what they are teaching. If you are looking to grow as a professional in this industry you have to have a solid foundation of knowledge to build upon. This course provides for that and so much more.”
Steven Tomonari Yamada, Certified Spirits Educator, Stalwart of the New Orleans Bartending Community
