WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits in English in Paris
Taking the WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits means gaining advanced expertise that is internationally recognised.
You will explore in detail the raw materials, production methods, and key factors that influence the style, quality, and price of spirits, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the world’s major spirit categories and traditions. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe and explain the characteristics of leading spirits from around the world, answer client or partner questions with authority, and make well-informed recommendations suited to a wide range of professional contexts.
WSET LEVEL 3 IN SPIRITS : ADVANCED LEVEL
Immerse yourself in the complex and refined world of spirits with an advanced, rigorous, and internationally recognized qualification.
The WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits is designed for experienced professionals in hospitality, sommellerie, retail, or production, as well as for dedicated enthusiasts seeking to achieve a high level of expertise and professional recognition.
Going far beyond the basics, this programme will deepen your understanding of the major spirit categories, give you mastery of their styles and flavour profiles, and allow you to explore the natural and human factors that influence their quality and character. You will also develop a precise professional vocabulary and the ability to communicate with confidence and authority about spirits in an international context.
Tasting lies at the heart of this qualification. Guided by the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, you will acquire the tools to accurately assess the quality, style, and potential of spirits. A carefully curated selection of references — from global icons to innovative craft bottlings — will allow you to explore the full diversity of the sector, including whiskies, rums, cognacs, gins, tequilas, vodkas, and many more.
To ensure the best possible learning environment, courses are held in small groups of no more than 10 participants, fostering interaction, exchange, and personalized support.
Joining the WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits means gaining internationally recognized expertise and opening new professional horizons. It is also a unique learning journey, at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, that will equip you to evaluate, advise, and share your passion for spirits at the highest level.
TASTINGS
You taste 65 spirits from all over the world. We carefully select our spirits and provide well-known spirits and modern craft spirits.
| Samples tasted: | 65 spirits |
| Capacity: | 10 people |
| Duration: | 90 hours |
| Detailed Terms and Conditions: | Learn More |
1390,00 €
Additional information
Who is this training for ?
This advanced spirits course is ideal for professionals working in the spirits industry as well as serious spirits enthusiasts.
Objectives and program
Unit 1 • Principles of spirits production • Understand the key characteristics and labelling terms of: - Grain spirits and Asian Spirits - Fruit Spirits - Sugar Cane Spirits - Agave Spirits - Vodka & Gin - Flavoured spirits and aromatised wines Unit 2 • How to taste spirits and evaluate quality using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
The structure of the course
The WSET 3 in spirits training includes 30 hours of classroom lessons, taught by certified trainers, and 60 hours of personal work. The course takes place over two weeks. It consists of a first 3-day session, followed by a break. The second 2-days sends with your WSET exam. Your WSET teaching materials will be given to you when you register, to allow you to prepare for your session. You will find the essential points covered during the training, as well as tasting grids and self-assessment exercises. We recommend a minimum of 60 hours of personal work in preparation for your training.
Assessment
At the end of your session, you will be assessed on the knowledge acquired during a closed book test. To pass unit 1, you will have to answer 50 multiple choice questions, as well as four short written questions in 2 hours. To pass unit 2, you will be subject to a blind tasting test of two spirits, during which you will be asked to describe a spirit precisely and to analyse its quality. To get your WSET 3 certificate, you will have to answer 55% of the questions properly for each of the units. In the event that you fail the exam, it is possible to take it again. The cost of registration for a resit is 170 euros for the theory test and 170 euros for the practical test, 340 euros in total if you have to re-sit both tests.
Pre-requisite and accessibility
Having obtained the WSET 2 Award in Spirits or being able to prove an equivalent level of knowledge is strongly suggested in order to succeed in this training. You must be 18 years old on the day of training. Registrations close 10 working days before the start date of the session or as soon as the maximum capacity of the session is reached. It is important to allocate 60 hours of personal work before starting the training. Each session accommodates 10 participants maximum. A B2-C2 level in English is recommended to follow our English training courses All our training courses are open to people with disabilities. If you have a disability or require special adaptations falling within our scope, contact us at [email protected]. We will study the best possible solution together. By registering you acknowledge having read and accepted our general conditions of sale and our internal regulations.
Satisfaction rate
Participants gave an overall satisfaction rating of 5/5 in 2024.
