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Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 1 Specification for theWSET Level 2Awardin SpiritsProfessionalISSUE EIGHT JUNE 2011www.wsetglobal.com

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 2The WSET Level 2 Award in SpiritsThis specification contains necessary information for both candidates and programmeproviders about the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits.The main part of the document is a detailed statement of learning outcomes. Theseoutcomes should be used by providers to prepare programmes of learning, andby candidates to plan their studies, because the examination is set to test theseoutcomes.The specification also provides syllabus weighting, study and examination guidanceincluding the examination regulations.Contents2-6Introduction7Qualification Aims8WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits9Learning Outcome 110-12Learning Outcome 213Learning Outcome 314Learning Outcome 415Recommended Tasting Samples16Examination Guidance17Multiple-Choice Examination18Sample Examination Questions19-21Examination Regulations22-24Notes

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Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 22IntroductionThe Wine & Spirit Education Trust QualificationsWSET Awards is thequalifications division of theWine & Spirit Education Trust.We provide quality-assured qualifications that help people to know moreabout alcoholic beverages and todevelop their tasting skills. We do thisby: liaising with the drinks industryto set suitable syllabi approving programme providersto offer our qualifications setting examinationsQualification FrameworkThe UK Government has established a newregulatory authority, the Office of theQualifications and Examinations Regulator(OfQual), which regulates Awarding organisations who offer qualifications on theQualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF).All WSET qualifications up to Level 3 are beingsubmitted for inclusion in the QCF.issuing certificates tosuccessful candidates.The development and awarding ofWSET accredited qualifications isthe sole responsibility of WSET Awards, the Awarding Body of TheWine and Spirit Education Trust.Qualifications and Curriculum FrameworkFull Title : The WSET Level 1 Award in WinesQCF Level :1 Accreditation number 600/1504/4Description : This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines availableto front-line staff involved in the service or sale of wine. The qualification aims toprovide the basic product knowledge and skills in the storage and service of winesrequired to prepare a person for their first job in wine hospitality or retail.

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 3IntroductionQualifications and Curriculum FrameworkcontinuedcontinuedFull Title : The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine ServiceDescription : This qualification builds on the knowledge and skills taught in the Level 1 Awardin Wines, and shows how these can be used in a restaurant workplace. It is idealfor anyone who needs to gain basic skills in wine service, including thosewishing to make their first steps into a career as a sommelier.Full Title : The WSET Level 1 Award in SpiritsQCF Level :1 Accreditation number 600/1501/9Description : This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main categories ofspirits available to front-line staff involved in the service or sale of spirits. Thequalification aims to provide basic product knowledge to prepare a person fora role in hospitality or the spirits industry.Full Title : The WSET Level 2 Award in SpiritsQCF Level :2 Accreditation number 600/1507/XDescription : This qualification offers a greater breadth and depth of knowledge in the specificarea of spirits and liqueurs than that offered by the broader-based Level 2Award in Wines and Spirits. This qualification offers focused coverage of allproduct categories in the field of spirits, end use of the identified productstogether with the theory of tasting technique.Full Title : The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and SpiritsQCF Level :2 Accreditation number 600/1508/1Description : This qualification offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field ofalcoholic drinks, together with the theory of tasting technique. It is suitable forthose with little previous experience.Full Title : The WSET International Higher Certificate in Wines and SpiritsDescription : The International Higher Certificate gives more comprehensive coverage of thewines and spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique.3

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 44IntroductioncontinuedQualifications and Curriculum FrameworkcontinuedFull Title : The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and SpiritsQCF Level :3 Accreditation number 600/1511/1Description : The Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits gives more comprehensive coverage ofthe wines and spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique.Full Title : The WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and SpiritsDescription : This is a specialist qualification where detailed knowledge is combined withcommercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation ofwines and spirits. The Diploma is recommended by the Institute of Masters ofWine for candidates wishing to pursue membership.Full Title : The WSET Level 5 Honours Diploma in Wines and SpiritsvDescription : This is an individual research project, where students can develop higher-levelresearch, evaluation and analytical skills in a specialist wine and spirit subject oftheir choice.BS EN ISO 9001:2008WSET Awards operates a Quality Management System whichcomplies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2008 for themanagement of awards for qualifications and examinations in theproduct knowledge and tasting competence of alcoholic beverages.BS EN ISO 9001:2008FS 66504

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 5IntroductioncontinuedHow to prepare for the Level 2Award in SpiritsWSET qualifications can only beoffered by organisations approvedby WSET Awards, known asApproved Programme Providers(APPs) and students wishing to studyfor a WSET qualification must enrolwith an APP. The student’s relationship is with their APP and the APPis responsible for the delivery ofthe course and administering theexamination, which is set by WSET Awards.For the benefit of tutors andstudents, a mapping key for the sixkey skills has been produced. Themapping key will give exampleswhere, in the natural course of studyfor a WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits,it is possible to practice and generateevidence for portfolios in key skills.It should be noted that the opportunities for developing key skills andgenerating evidence might be affected by the mode of study adopted.Group study with an APP is the bestway of learning how to taste, butsome APPs also prepare candidatesfor our examinations by distancelearning.Not all key skills requirements arecovered by the WSET Level 2 Awardin Spirits. We, therefore, advise thatany student who wishes to completethe key skills requirements shouldcontact a specialist key-skills advisorwho should be able to give suitableadvice for the completion of tasks.A list of Approved ProgrammeProviders (APPs) in the United Kingdomand overseas is published on theWSET website (www.wsetglobal.com).Please contact the APP directly tofind out about their programmes.Development of Key SkillsThe UK Government, through theOffice of the Qualifications andExaminations Regulator (Ofqual), hasdefined levels of attainment in sixkey skills: communication, application of number, information technology, working with others, improvingown-learning and performance,problem solving.The WSET Level 2 Award in Spiritsdoes not specifically assess any of thekey skills. However, it is consideredthat there are opportunities forstudents to develop certain key skillsandgenerateevidenceforportfolio presentation.However, two of the key skills havebeen identified where it is possible todevelop and practice key skills: communicationimproving own-learningand performance.To aid the key-skills tutor andstudent, we have created trackingguides for the key skills a studentshould be able to demonstrate whenundertaking a WSET Level 2 Awardin Spirits, and these are available inthe APP Handbook and from theWSET website (www.wsetglobal.com).5

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 66IntroductioncontinuedThe guides identify key skill opportunites which will occur when using therecommended WSET Tutor Guidesand Level 2 Award in Spirits studypack as part of the course of studyfor the WSET Level 2 Award inSpirits. Tutors who adopt alternativeapproaches to teaching may generatedifferent opportunities for the development and demonstration of keyskills.Diversity and Equality PolicyWSET Awards fully supports theprinciple of diversity and equality andis responsible for ensuring that allcandidates for its qualifications aretreated fairly and on an equal basis.A copy of our diversity and equalitypolicy can be obtained from theCentres Co-ordinator and QualityAssurance Manager, WSET Awards.Customer Service StatementThequalityandscopeofservice customers can expect fromWSET Awards is published in ourCustomer Service Statement. A copycan be obtained from the CentresCo-ordinator and Quality AssuranceManager, WSET Awards.In the unlikely event of any dissatisfaction with the service received,please contact the registered APP inthe first instance. If the issue is notresolved please contact the CentresCo-ordinator and Quality AssuranceManager, WSET Awards.Scholarship SchemeFor those candidates employed inthe drinks business in the UK, as wellas for a more limited number ofcandidates from the general public,WSET Awards manages a scheme tomatch outstanding candidates in theirexaminations to scholarship awardsmade available by industry sponsors.The awards are typically visits towine or spirit producing regions. In anumber of cases, further interviewsare held to determine suitablecandidates.Contact awards@wset.co.uk forfurther information and a current listof scholarships.Please note that these scholarshipsdo not take the form of financialgrants to fund studies, but are arecognition of examination performance.

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 7Qualification AimsQualification aimsThe WSET Level 2 Award in Spiritsis intended to provide a comprehensive level of focused productknowledge required to underpin jobskills and competencies, for example in bar service, cocktail serviceand for staff requiring focusedproduct knowledge in retail andwholesaling businesses.Successful candidates will be ableto give information on the characteristics of the principal spirits andliqueurs and identify major international brands within each category.They will confidently provideguidance on the use and serviceof spirits and liqueurs and makeinformed recommendations tocustomers when selecting spiritsand liqueurs to meet their taste,quality and price requirements.QualificationstructureWSET Level 2 Award in SpiritsCore UnitProduct Knowledge in SpiritsLearningOutcome 1Understand the factors influencing theproduction of spirits and liqueurs and howthese in turn influence the characteristicsof the productsLearningOutcome 2Understand the principal international spiritsand liqueurs available and the importance thatbranding has in this marketLearningOutcome 3Be able to provide information and advice tocustomers and staff about spirits and liqueursLearningOutcome 4Be able to produce analytical tasting notes ofspirits using industry recognised tasting terms7

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 88WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits EnrolmentProgression RoutesThere are no restrictions on entryto the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits.Students who are under the legalminimum age forthe retail purchase ofalcoholicbeverages in the countrywhere the examination is being heldwill not be allowed to sample anyalcoholicbeverage as part of theircourse, but this is not a barrier tosuccessfully completing the qualification. Similarly, students who choosenot to taste alcohol for health,religious or other reasons will not findthis abarrier to successfully completing the qualification.Upon successful completion of theLevel 2 Award in Spirits, the studentmay progress to the followingqualifications:Guided Learning HoursIt is recommended that a studentshould allocate a minimum of 28 hoursof study to successfully complete thefull programme. The hours will usuallybe a combination of taught and privatestudy time. It is recommended that theteaching delivery time is no less than12 hours.WSET Level 2 Awardin Wines and SpiritsThis qualification offers broadcoverage of all product categories inthe field of alcoholic drinks, togetherwith a detailed tasting technique.WSET Level 3 Awardin Wines and SpiritsThe Level 3 Award gives morecomprehensive coverage of the winesand spirits of the world, with anincreased focus on tasting technique.

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 9Learning Outcome 1LEARNING OUTCOME ONE – Understand the factors influencing the productionof spirits and liqueurs and how these in turninfluence the characteristics of the productsAssessment Criteria1. Select the main types of raw materials used in the productionof spirits and liqueurs.2. Describe the general production process for spirits and liqueurs.3. Describe in general terms the influence of still types on the final spirit.4. Describe the main systems used to measure the alcohol contentof spirits and liqueurs.Types of raw materialsSugarSugar cane, fruitsStarchGrains, vegetables other than sugar caneProduction processesProcessesConversion, fermentation, distillation, maturation requirements,blending, breaking down (dilution), flavouring, colouringStill typesStillsPot still, continuous stillAlcohol contentSystems% abv (alcohol by volume), American Proof9

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 1010Learning Outcome 2LEARNING OUTCOME TWO – Understand the principal international spirits andliqueurs available and the importance that brandinghas in this marketAssessment Criteria1. Describe the key factors influencing the characteristics of the principalcategories of international spirits and liqueurs.2. Describe the main characteristics of the principal categories ofinternational spirits and liqueurs.3. Select the internationally important brands of spirits and liqueurs.Key FactorsKey FactorsRaw material, still, method of production, maturation, flavouringsPrincipal categories of International Spirits and LiqueursBrandiesGrape Brandy productionCognac: *** / VS, VSOP, XO , Fine Champagne,Subregions (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois,Borderies)Armagnac: *** / VS, VSOP, XO, Hors d’Age, VintageSpain: general brandy production, Jerez, PenedésOther countries: Mexico, Chile (Pisco), South Africa,Australia, USAPommace Brandies: Marc, Grappa (single varietals)WhiskiesScotch Whisky: Malt, grain, blended, regions, (Highland andIslands, Speyside, Islay, Lowland)Irish WhiskeyAmerican (USA) Whiskey: Bourbon, Tennessee, RyeOther countries: Canada, Japan, IndiaRumsStyles: White, golden, dark, light, heavyCaribbean: Cuba, Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, Martinique andGuadeloupe (Rhum Agricole)Other cane-based spirits: Brazil, India, Philippines, Australia

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 11Learning Outcome 2continuedPrincipal categories of International Spirits and LiqueursTequilaand MezcalTequila styles: Silver, gold, reposado, añejoMezcalVodkaStyles: International neutral, International Super Premium,Scandinavian, Polish, RussianBase materials: cereal, potato, other base materialsFlavoured vodka : modern, traditionalFlavouredSpiritsGin: Dutch (Genever), London Dry, PlymouthAnise: Absinthe, Pastis, OuzoOther: Akvavit, BittersFruit SpiritsandLiqueursHard Fruit: Apple Brandy, Calvados, Poire WilliamsSoft Fruit: Framboise, FraiseStone Fruit: Kirsch, Slivovitz, MirabelleLiqueur categories: Fruit, herb/spice, bean/kernel, dairy11

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 1212Learning Outcome 2continuedBrandsBrandiesCognac : Martell, Courvoisier, Remy Martin, HennessyArmagnac : JanneauSpain : Jerez - Fundador, Magno, LepantoPenedés - TorresWhiskiesScotch WhiskyMalts : Highland - GlenmorangieSpeyside - Glenfiddich, Glen GrantThe GlenlivetIslay - Laphroaig, LagavulinBlends : Johnnie Walker, Ballantine’s, J & B Rare,Cutty Sark, William Grant, Chivas Regal, Bells, DewarsIrish : Jameson, BushmillsAmerican Bourbon : Jim BeamTennessee : Jack DanielsCanadian : Crown Royal, Canadian ClubVodkaInternational Brands : SmirnoffScandinavian : Absolut, FinlandiaPolish/Russian : Stolichnaya, WyborowaRumsInternational Brands : Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Havana Club,Barbados : Mount GayCuba : Havana ClubJamaica : Appleton Estate, Wray & NephewTequilaand MezcalJosé Cuervo, SauzaGinLondon Gin : Tanqueray, Gordons, Beefeater, Bombay SapphireFlavouredSpiritsPernod, Ricard, Pastis 51, La Fée, CampariLiqueursInternational Brands : De Kuyper, BolsFruit : Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Southern ComfortHerb/Spice : Bénédictine, GallianoBean/Kernel : Amaretto, Tia Maria, Kahlua, MalibuDairy : Baileys

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 13Learning Outcome 3LEARNING OUTCOME THREE – Be able to provide information and advice to customers andstaff about spirits and liqueursAssessment Criteria1. Use product knowledge gained to make recommendations on the basisof style, quality and price to meet customers’ requirements.2. Give information on the service and use of the main types of spiritsin various drinks.3. Select base spirit used in the key cocktails.4. State the legal issues relating to the sale and consumption of spirits.5. State the social, health and safety issues relating to the sale and consumptionof spirits.Quality and PriceCategoriesInexpensive, mid-range, premiumMain Types of SpiritsPrincipal SpiritsBrandies, Whiskies, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, GinSales and ServiceStorageOptimum conditions, long term and short term storage, stock rotationServiceGlassware and standard accompanimentsCustomerConsiderationsCustomer taste, price, occasionCocktailsBrandyBrandy Alexander, Classic Champagne cocktail, Sidecar, Pisco SourWhisk(e)yManhattan, Rusty Nail, Whiskey Sour, Irish / Gaelic CoffeeRumDaiquiri, Caipirinha, Cuba Libra, Mai Tai, Mojito, Piña ColadaVodkaBlack Russian, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, Harvey Wallbanger,Moscow Mule, White RussianTequilaMargarita, Tequila SunriseGinDry Martini, Gimlet, Pink Gin, Singapore Sling, Tom CollinsLegal, Social, Health and Safety IssuesSocialresponsibilitySafe consumption of alcoholPromotion of alcohol, advertising13

Level2 Spirits Spec (web) 2011 Spirits Spec04 web 23/06/2011 15:25 Page 1414Learning Outcome 4LEARNING OUTCOME FOUR – Be able to produce analytical tasting notes of spirits usingindustry recognised tasting termsAssessment Criteria1. Describe key characteristics of spirits and liqueurs according to stylistic andquality-indicating labelling terms through the means of industry recognised tasting terms.WSET SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO TASTING SPIRITS AND LIQUEURSAPPEARANCEClarityclear or hazy/cloudy (faulty?)Intensitywater-white – pale – medium – deep – opaqueColour whitegoldenbrowncolouredcolourless – green – lemon-green – lemongold – amber – coppertawny – mahogany – brownpink – red – orange – yellow – green – blue – purple – brown – black(natural/synthetic?)Other observationse.g. legs/tears, louchingNOSEConditionclean – faulty (fault: feinty - woody - TCA - stale - other taint)Intensityneutral – light – medium – pronouncedMaturationunaged – short ageing – maturedAromacharac

The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits Contents 2-6 Introduction 7 Qualification Aims 8 WSE T Level 2 Award in Spirits 9 Learning Outcome 1 10-12 Learning Outcome 2 13 Learning Outcome 3 14 Learning Outcome 4 15 Recommended Tasting Samples 16 Examination Guidance 17 Multiple-Choice Examination 18 Sample Examination Q

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