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AWS Intro to Spirit– First Pour
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AWS Intro to Spirit– First Pour™
  • Classroom Cost: $145.00
  • Online Cost: $95.00

Course Details

Duration:

Classroom: 3-4 hours. Online ZOOM: 3.-4 hours.
Includes:

What’s Included with Your Course

Discover, taste, and grow your confidence with the Academy of Wine & Spirits.

Every course includes:

  • A comprehensive digital textbook
  • Classroom learning, self-paced online study, or live Zoom classes, depending on your course
  • An online examination
  • A verified digital certificate and badge upon successful completion, with lifetime access
  • Classroom courses also include carefully selected samples, depending on your course.
  • Your credentials are always ready to verify, download, print, and share—on LinkedIn, your CV, or wherever your next opportunity takes you.

Make It Extra Special

Choose the Premium Certification Pack at checkout for a printed course booklet, premium printed certificate, and Academy of Wine & Spirits lapel pin.

Learn anywhere. Celebrate your achievement for life.

What Is Covered?

Spirits Basics Made Simple
Get to know the major spirit categories—rum, gin, whisky, tequila, vodka, and brandy—and what makes each unique.

How Distillation Really Works
Learn the fundamentals of distillation, ageing, and base ingredients in a way that actually makes sense.

Decoding Labels & Brands
Understand what to look for (and what to ignore) on bottles, marketing buzzwords, and GI protections.

The Right Pour at the Right Time
Learn how to serve, mix, and store spirits like a pro—glassware, temperature, and all.

Tasting Like a Spirits Specialist
Get hands-on with professional tasting techniques to identify quality, balance, and style across spirits.

Cocktail Culture 101
Explore how classic cocktails connect to each spirit category, and learn the basics of balance and mixing.

Q&A + Pro Tips
Ask anything—no judgment. Whether it’s about alcohol strength, how to spot a fake rum, or why tequila is trending, we’ve got answers.

Tasting Samples

Enjoy a curated flight of 9  spirits across core categories, paired with light bites to enhance your sensory experience.

Who Should Attend?

Curious drinkers who want to understand more than just what’s in their glass.

Bartenders and servers who need a strong foundation for upselling and educating guests.

Hospitality or retail staff looking to boost product knowledge and confidence.

Anyone who’s ever felt lost when choosing between a bourbon and a scotch.

Perfect prep for those considering AWS Level 1 – Certified Junior Spirits Specialist™, internationally UK certified via CPD.

Course Cost:

Classroom: $145
Online: $95

What’s Next:

AWS Level 1 in Spirits – Certified Spirits Enthusiast™, inteternationaly UK certifved via CPD! 

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