Advanced Spirits

Catalog description

This capstone course covers key factors in the production of spirits of the world including production, varied agricultural practices and influences of terroir and human-interaction on final product. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to describe how these factors influence spirit style, quality and price. Analytical tasting of spirits with reference to characteristics, quality and commercial values will be covered. This course will provide a thorough understanding of the principal spirits of the world and their commercial importance in the world’s market. The qualification will assist those who are required to make professional evaluations of spirits with regards to their quality and commercial value. At the completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the spirit’s portion of the WSET Level 3 Exam.