579,00 CHF
The course prepares the student for our 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 module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the key styles of spirits and how they are made.
Beschreibung
The course is based around a five-week, six-module online programme with a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this five-week window. Regular access and participation in the online activities is essential for this mode of study.
Students are advised to taste a range of spirits during their studies. These products are NOT included in this package.
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.
Course start dates 2025/2026:
- 06th of October 2025
- 01st of December 2025
- 26th of January 2026
- 23th of March 2026
- 18th of May 2026
- 13th of July 2026
The exam will be online via remote invigilation!
Course structure
Module 1: Introducing spirits
- Learn to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting®
- Discover how spirits are made and the influence of production methods on the style of spirit produced.
Module 2: Fruit spirits and Whisky/Whiskey.
- Learn about the raw materials and production processes used to produce the principal types of fruit spirits and whiskies.
- Learn about the key characteristics and labelling terms used for these styles of spirits.
Module 3: Sugar cane spirits and Tequila and Mezcal
- Learn about the raw materials and production processes used to produce the principal types of rum, cachaça, tequila and mezcal.
- Learn about the key characteristics and labelling terms used for these styles of spirits.
Module 4: Vodka, flavoured spirits and aromatised wines
- Learn about the raw materials and production processes used to produce the principal types of vodka, flavoured spirits, and aromatised wines.
- Learn about the key labelling terms used for these styles of spirits.
Module 5: Mixing with spirits
- Learn about the key ingredients and the factors to be considered when making a balanced cocktail. Learn about the key cocktail families and know notable examples from each.
Module 6: Revision and resources
- Mock multiple-choice feedback examination which can be attempted as many times as the student likes.
