Introduction to Spirits - Level 1

About this course

This course is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of spirits and gives a basic introduction to spirits. The qualification will assist those who work with the spirits industry, retail, and hospitality sectors.By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:• Demonstrate knowledge on the basic principles of spirit production• Understand the main types and styles of spirits• Learn how to serve spirits• Basic equipment and ingredients needed to serve cocktails• Types of basic cocktails• Understand factors affecting the flavour of spiritsName the principal categories and types of spirit and state the key flavour characteristics of these spirits. 2 State the raw materials used for the principal categories and types of spirit. 3 Identify key production processes that can have a defining influence on the characteristics of the principal categories and types of spirit. 4 State the meaning of key labelling terms for the principal categories and types of spirit.1 Know the correct procedures for the storage of spirits. 2 Name the important ingredients used to make cocktails. 3 Identify the common equipment and glassware used in the service of spirits. 4 State the four factors to consider when making a balanced cocktail.

Course objectives

• understand factors affecting the flavor of spirits
• know correct procedures for storing spirits
• identify common equipment and glassware used in the service of spirits
• state factors to consider when making a balanced cocktail