A great fun course for new or inexperienced hospitality or retail employees wishing to learn the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and marketing of spirits.
Typically run in 1 day, it’s also perfect groundwork for the enthusiast who wishes to delve further into the world of spirits as it gives an easy introduction to spirit styles, categories and brands in a structured way.
Ideal too if you’re looking for something a bit more imaginative and different for Team Building sessions or perhaps more informative entertainment for clients. Our tutors can create a programme around your needs.
COST £150 including VAT
Fee includes LUNCH (see opposite), study materials, spirit tastings, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course.
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EXAMINATION 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass.
NEXT COURSES
Code L1S3016/York/9.15am-5.00pm
- Sunday 11th November 2018
- Exam Sunday 11th November 2018
L1S3017/York/9.15am-5.00pm
- Sunday 5th May 2019
- Exam Sunday 5th May 2019
Code L1S3018/York/9.15am-5.00pm
- Sunday 10th November 2019
- Exam Sunday 10th November 2019
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CONTENT
Subjects covered content: –
Spirit Tasting Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting spirits
Four key steps: Process the raw material, fermentation, distillation and after distillation
Types of still: pot still and column still
Production processes that affect flavour, sweetness and colour
Storage and Service of Spirits and Cocktails
Principle Spirits Brandy, Cognac, Vodka, Whisky/Whiskey, Caribbean Rum, Tequila
Flavoured Spirits spiced rum, flavoured vodka, gin and liqueurs
Cocktails
Study Materials Students will receive the Foundation Certificate Study Guide
Duration of the Course Daytime – 1 day inclusive of examination. Evening 6.45pm – 9.30pm over 2 consecutive evenings
Certification All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How much prior knowledge of spirits should I have before attending this course?
A. None at all. This course has been devised for individuals with an aptitude to learn rather than a prior knowledge of wine.
Q. What is the recommended self study time for this programme?
A. The exam takes place at the end of the day session, therefore, no self study time is required unless of course it whet’s your appetite and you decide to continue your studies and join the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.
