This hands-on course is an ideal starting point for those embarking on a career in spirits or hospitality, or enthusiasts wanting to get to grips with a range of key spirit styles.

The course will cover:

• The basic principles of spirit production
• The main types and styles of spirits
• Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
• Tutored tastings of 10 spirits
• How to serve spirits
• How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)

By the end of the course you’ll be able to taste and describe spirits using a globally recognised approach, identify important styles of spirits and know the raw materials and production methods that define them.