WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits Online Self Study [November 18 - January 19]
Course runs November 18, 2024 - January 19, 2025
In-person exam at Commonwealth Wine School, Cambridge MA: February 24th, 2025 at 6pm ET.
Note: The Registration Deadline for this course November 8th.
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
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
How to taste and evaluate quality of spirits using WSET’s Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits®
The course is based around a nine-week structured online program with a recommendation of 10 hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. There is also a one-day review that will focus on tasting technique.
The course follows a weekly structure and it is important to keep up with the work set for that week. The educator is not obliged to assess the student’s work if they fall behind. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study. The course prepares the student for the WSET Level 3 Spirits qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each week includes a series of independent activities that guide the student through the spirits categories and help them to understand the factors that contribute to a spirits style and quality.
Students are advised to taste a range of spirits during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. A one-day classroom review covering the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits will be scheduled with Commonwealth Wine School.
For the complete specification for this course click here.
Cost: $1,399
Location: Online
Course price includes study pack, access to Online Classroom and one take at Level 3 Spirits exam.
Payment Plans are available! Please contact us for a payment link - info@commonwealthwineschool.com
*Please note that students must be of legal drinking age in their country or territory to participate in this online self study course.