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 spirits

Name 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.