- The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits (formerly known as the Foundation Certificate) is intended to establish the basic skills and product knowledge required in the service and retail of spirits; it is ideal for preparing a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.
- This course is also a great introductory first course for the spirit enthusiast who wishes to study in a structured way: the qualification will cover skills such as identifying spirit styles, categories of spirits and service.
No previous experience of Spirit Tasting is necessary to register on this course.
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COURSE SYNOPSIS:
- Spirit tasting: Tasting and describe spirits using the WSET L1 systematic approach to spirit tasting
- Spirit Service: Learn the different serves for spirits and what types of spirits are suited to each serve
- Spirit marketing: Learn common ideas in the marketing of spirits
- Spirit production: Learn what spirits are made from and how they are made
- Categories and styles of spirit: Learn about the main categories and different styles within each category. Including: Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Whisky, Gin, Cognac, Liqueurs
- Number of spirits tasted: 10 spirits will be tasted as part of the course
- Social responsibility: A guide to sensible drinking
- Duration of course: 1 day including examination
- Examination: Multiple choice paper of 30 questions to be completed in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass
- Certification: All students who pass will receive a certificate suitable for framing and label pin.
