Level 3 in Spirits
TRAINING OBJECTIVE
Describe the characteristics of the world’s main wines, and talk about the main factors affecting style, quality and price. This will enable them to advise the management of different types of establishments, answer customers’ questions in full knowledge of the facts, and choose the right wines for different situations.
Description
WSET Level 3 in Spirits
1210€ INCL. VAT
35 hours – 5 days
Available languages 
The WSET Level 3 in Spirits takes place over 5 days (35 hours), plus 1 day (7 hours) of optional but highly recommended preparation for passing the exam.
The WSET Level 3 Diploma in Spirits aims to provide a detailed knowledge of spirits from around the world and develop the tasting skills necessary to accurately describe and evaluate a spirit. You’ll gain an in-depth theoretical understanding of the techniques used in spirits production, from raw material processing to post-distillation operations. By combining tasting with the application of theoretical knowledge, you’ll learn to confidently explain why spirits look and taste the way they do, and how and why they differ from one another.
A minimum of 80 hours of preparation is required
Number of spirits tasted :
50 à 60
35 hours – 5 days including 2h30 examination
PARIS – ANTILLES
In-house training available in France or abroad
We run the WSET for a maximum of 12 participants.
Training and certification available in English only.
Calendar
module 1 . Understand the main factors involved in spirits production and how they influence style and quality. how they influence style and quality.
- Describe the processing of raw materials in the production of spirits.
- Describe the processes used during fermentation, distillation and the post-distillation period in spirits production.
- Explain how the processes involved in raw materials, fermentation, distillation and post-distillation influence the style and quality of spirits.
module 2. Understand the main characteristics and labeling requirements of selected international spirits, and how legal frameworks and production choices influence their style and quality. style and quality.
- Describe the style and quality of selected international spirits.
- Describe the legal framework for selected global spirits and explain how it can influence their style and quality.
- Apply production knowledge to explain how choices made at one of the four key stages of production influence the style and quality of selected global spirits.
module 3. Understand the main characteristics of other global spirits, their labeling terms and key production choices.
- Describe the typical style of the other global spirits mentioned.
- Indicate the meaning of legally defined terms and other commonly used labeling terms.
- Indicate the main production choices defined by law and/or optional that are made during the production of other designated world spirits.
module 4. Describe the main characteristics of selected international spirits and use the description to identify the quality level of a spirit, giving reasons for this, and its category.
- Describe the main characteristics of selected international spirits using the WSET Level 3 systematic approach to spirits tasting®.
- Identify the quality level of the spirit, justifying it and defining its category.
details
- Face-to-face
- Exam courses in English only
- E-learning option (English only)
- Registration 2 months in advance
Target audience and prerequisites
- General public
PREREQUISITES
- WSET level 2 knowledge or equivalent
- Be of legal age.
- Ability to read and understand English
- Anyone can register for the WSET course
Teaching methods
Active and participative teaching methods with course application:
- Setting the scene
- Indoor quiz
- Case studies
- Training support documents projected in the classroom
- Access to a digital space dedicated to training
- Exam preparation day highly recommended for exam success .
Certification validation
- Candidates must obtain a minimum mark of 55% correct in each test to obtain the diploma.
- Candidates have 2 hours 30 min for all 2 tests:
For theoretical exam Unit 1 (Modules 1 to 3) 2h00:
- Part 1: 50-question MCQ designed to assess knowledge and understanding of Unit 1 as a whole.
- Part 2: Questionnaire requiring short written answers. This part consists of six questions and will assess the application of knowledge throughout the unit.
For tasting test Unit 2 (Module 4) 30 min:
The tasting test is part of Module 4 and consists of two blind tastings of spirits. It assesses the candidate’s ability to accurately describe a spirit, identify its quality level and justify this assessment, and identify its category.
To pass the tasting test, candidates must obtain a minimum score of 55%.
The results
The results of the examination are published by the WSET Awards, according to the following procedure.
– The WSET Awards communicates a general list of all scores to the APPs, who can then send the results to their candidates by e-mail. This list is sent out within eight weeks of receipt of the copies by the WSET Awards.
– The WSET Awards sends letters and certificates to the APPs, who are responsible for forwarding them to their candidates.
range
Successful candidates will be able to describe the characteristics of the world’s leading spirits and provide information on the key factors influencing style and quality.
As a result, they will be able to innovate, advise their managers, answer customers’ questions accurately, and make informed spirit selections in a variety of situations.
This qualification will facilitate the professional evaluation of spirits in terms of style, quality and price. It offers in-depth knowledge of these products, a necessary complement to professional skills, particularly when it comes to choosing spirits for the on-trade, retail or spirits production sectors.
At the end of this training course, trainees will have reinforced confidence in this area of competence, enabling them to be more at ease in their contacts and sales approach.
Path sequences
Candidates will be able to continue and complete their training by following the WSET 1, 2 and 3 programs in wine or sake.
Our key figures
Trainees in 2022
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Successful completion of WSET
Hours of training in 2022
Up-to-date website
Our trainers
Tony Y. : WSET Trainer
With numerous certifications under his belt, Tony is recognized and certified in the fields of wine, spirits, beer and sake.
He teaches WSET levels in wine and spirits with energy and conviviality.
Hiltraut S. : WSET trainer
Certified spirit educator in 2021, she is a gentle and patient guide to the WSET spirits programs. She has worked as a guide in the great Cognac houses for many years, and has been a connoisseur of West Indian rum since 2022.
The referents
Tony Y. : WSET Trainer
With numerous certifications under his belt, Tony is recognized and certified in the fields of wine, spirits, beer and sake.
He teaches WSET levels in wine and spirits with energy and conviviality.
TESTIMONIALS
Yongyin Z.
Marie R.
Frantz J.
Caroline C.
Claire B.
Claire G.
Gabriel K.
,
Cassandre J.B.
,
Maia S.
,
Stephan O.
,
Jean Baptise B.
,
Un stagiaire
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Elodie M.
,
Paul G.
,
Une stagiaire
,
Philippe S.
,
Charlotte K.
Emmanuel H.
Nicolas T.
Olivier D.J.
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CONTACT US
BUTLER ACADEMY - HOTEL TRAINING
Our headquarters
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