The WSET Level 3 Award in spirits is an in-depth training course for professionals and spirits enthusiasts who wish to expand their knowledge of distillation, production, and quality evaluation of mainstream and artisan spirits.

You will be tasting approximately 60 different spirits, from whiskies, vodka, gin, tequilas, mezcal, liqueurs and rum. You’ll also learn technical production methods from processing raw materials, fermentation, distillation and post distillation practices over a wide range of spirit categories. You’ll also explore the key practices and principles of serving spirits, describing and evaluating quality levels.

Upon successful completion you will receive your Globally recognized WSET certificate and lapel pin.

This course is offered over 9 weeks, culminating in an in-person exam at any one of our exam centres throughout New Zealand. The exam is 2 1/2 hours, and includes a tasting and theory exam. For this reason, remote exams are not possible for Level 3 awards.

The online course includes:

• The WSET Level 3 in Spirits Study Pack.

• The WSET Level 3 in Spirits Online course via Global Online Classroom.

• Tastings of 55- 60 spirits as recommended for tasting in the course (Liquor License 60/OFF/99/2022).

• Educator support for 9 weeks from WSET educators, including an additional weekly online drop in sessions from our local team of educators

• The ability to learn in your own time from recordings or our online activities.

Course Commences: 24th February 2025

Weekly Bonus Tasting Sessions: Sundays 5-6pm

Exam: 30th April 2025 or by arrangement.

Enrolment closes: 17th February 2025

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