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Step up your spirits expertise with WSET

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust launched its Level 3 Award in spirits in May, with bookings being taken for the first courses in the UK and US.

Building on the Level 2 course, the new programme will look in greater detail on production methods from fermentation to distillation and post-distillation and their impact on styles as well as expanding the spectrum to include shochu, baijiu and soju as well.

In addition there is a more in-depth coverage of Scotch, Armagnac, Cognac, rum, Tequila, Mezcal, vodka and gin.

The exam includes a blind tasting exam and a written paper consisting of multiple choice and short written answers.