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WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is an intermediate-level qualification exploring spirits and aromatised wines for those working in the industry or spirits enthusiasts. This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of spirits or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits.
You'll learn about the fundamental production methods and principal raw materials, discovering how they are used to make the key spirit styles. You’ll also explore the key practices and principles of serving spirits and the use of spirits in cocktails. Upon achievement you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
Upcoming courses
7, 8 June 2025 (Class)
14 June 2025 (Exam)
Educator: Sandor Hunyadi
Language: English
Registrations
contact@hedonia.cn
+86158623604282 days
(15 hours)34 spirits tasted
Taught in English
Shanghai
5680RMB
Course content
• Four stages of spirits production: processing the raw material, alcoholic fermentation, distillation and post-distillation operations
• How techniques used during the four stages of production determine the style of a spirit
• How aromatised wines are made
• How a balanced cocktail is made and examples in four notable cocktail families (the spirit-forward, the short sour, the highball and the long sour)
• How local production traditions, coupled with local laws, are used to create different styles of spirits
• How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits ® (SAT)
What you will taste
(Depending on stock availability, some changes might occur for the actual course)
Brandy
7 brandies
Cognac VS, Cognac VSOP, Cognac XO, Armagnac (Millésimé), Calvados, Grappa, Pisco
Whisky
9 whiskies
Tennessee Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye whiskey, Two Single Malt Whiskies, Blended Scotch Whisky, Irish whiskey, Canadian whisky, Japanese whisky
Rum
5 rums
Two white rums, Two oak-aged rums, Spiced rum
Tequila/Mezcal
3 types
Blanco Tequila, Añejo Tequila, Blanco Artesanal Mezcal
Vodka
3 vodkas
One neutral vodka, Two characterful vodkas
Flavoured spirits
7 types
Classic London Dry Gin, Contemporary gin or Old Tom, Simple liqueur, Complex liqueur, Pastis, Bitter, Vermouth
For more information, please download the course specifications :
Our WSET center
Our Shanghai WSET center is located in wineapp Studio in Xuhui District.
Address : 上海市徐汇区高安路101-B2
101-B2 Gaoan Road, Xuhui District, ShanghaiContact us
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