This qualification is intended to build on knowledge and skills gained from the Level 2 Award in Spirits.

You’ll 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 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.

Registration Fee Includes:

• 30 hours of live classes
• Registration & examination fees
  
• Plenty of Spirits to taste during the program.
  
• WSET Level 3 complete study pack with an exclusive textbook and study workbook

Unit 1
A detailed understanding of the techniques used in spirit production:
Processing of raw materials
Alcoholic fermentation
Distillation
Post-distillation practices

Factors affecting the style and quality of spirits, studying eleven core spirit categories in detail:
- Scotch Whisky
- Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey
- Tennessee Whiskey
- Cognac
- Armagnac
- Caribbean rum
- Tequila
- Mezcal
- Vodka
- Gin

An overview of 23 additional spirit categories, focusing on:
Principal production methods
Key styles
Key labelling terms

Unit 2
How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits®(SAT)

A multiple choice paper of fifty questions: Pass mark 55%
A short written answer paper of four questions: Pass mark 55%
A tasting examination: Pass mark 55%
Correctly identify two spirits and produce a written analysis using WSET level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting.

Both units are examined in person on the same day, with a short break between the papers.

​Successful completion of the exam will lead to the internationally recognised WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits.

You will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

All attendees must be at least 18 years of age.
WSET Level 2 certification is required to take WSET Level 3