Course Information
Schedules
- 16 Feb 2025 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- 23 Feb 2025 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- 2 Mar 2025 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- 9 Mar 2025 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- 16 Mar 2025 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration period
6 Jan 2025 (Mon) - 15 Feb 2025 (Sat)
Price
HKD 13,800
(PRICE
List Price: $13,800
Early Bird / Group Discount: $13,600
Early Bird + Group Discount: $13,400)
(PRICE
List Price: $13,800
Early Bird / Group Discount: $13,600
Early Bird + Group Discount: $13,400)
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
5 Day(s)
Language
English
Location
15/F, Kai Tak Commercial Building,
317-319 Des Voeux Rd Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
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Course Overview
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 will 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 of over 60 spirits of the world 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.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Focus: Advanced understanding of global spirits and professional tasting techniques.
Benefits: Gain an authoritative grasp of spirit production processes.
Class Style: Interactive and dynamic blend of theoretical lectures and practical tastings.
What Students Will Learn: Detailed production techniques from raw material processing to final spirit creation, and Nuances of flavor, aroma, and appearance that define spirit categories.
Certification and Career Opportunities: Earn the prestigious WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits, recognized worldwide and Career Opportunities in spirits production, brand management, marketing, and education.
COURSE DETAILS
Course Structure: Engaging mix of lectures, tastings, and discussions.
Duration: Five-weekend intensive course.
Instructors: Passionate spirits professionals and certified WSET educators.
Format: Classroom-based learning complemented by hands-on tasting sessions.
Homework/Study: Light pre-course reading and optional study for a deeper understanding.
Certification: WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits upon successful completion.
Course Materials: English
EXAM
Examination:
Unit One: A written assessment of two parts comprises:
Part 1: 50 multiple-choice questions
Part 2: 10 short answer questions
Unit Two: A practical tasting paper in the form of a blind tasting of two spirits
Exam Duration:
Unit One: 2 Hour
Unit Two: 30 Minutes
Passing Grade: In order to be awarded the WSET® Level 3 Award in Spirits, candidates must achieve a pass (55%) in all papers and both units of the examination.
On successful completion of the examination you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated certified logo。
What You’ll Learn
SESSIONS:
1. Tasting: Calibration & production techniques
2. The Principles of Spirits’ Production - part 1
3. The Principles of Spirits’ Production - part 2
4. Scotch Whisky
5. American Whisky
6. Other Whiskies, Review of Theory Examinations
7. Cognac and Armagnac
8. Other Fruit Spirits
9. Asian Spirits, Mock Tasting
10. Sugar Cane Spirits
11. Agave Spirits
12. Review of Distillation, Mock Short Answer Test
13. Vodka and Gin
14. Other Flavoured Spirits and Aromatised Wines
15. Review of Maturation
