General Spirit Knowledge
About This Course
Understanding spirits is essential for any hospitality professional working in bars, restaurants, or beverage service. This course provides a complete overview of the history, production, and classifications of major spirit categories—from vodka and gin to whisky, tequila, and more. Whether you're new to the bar or looking to deepen your product knowledge, this course gives you the confidence to recommend, serve, and talk about spirits with clarity and expertise.
In this course, you will learn:
• The origins and cultural significance of distilled spirits
• Key production processes, from fermentation to distillation
• Classifications and styles of major spirit categories
• How to recognise flavour profiles and regional differences
• Spirit-specific facts and talking points to support guest recommendations
Each chapter includes a short quiz, with a final assessment at the end of the course. Successful completion earns a certificate in “General Spirit Knowledge.”
Course Curriculum
10 Chapters
Chapter 1 - The Story of Spirits – From Fire to Flavour
Explains how distillation began, its global history, and how spirits evolved from ancient experiments into modern craftsmanship.
Chapter 2 - Spirit Science – How It All Works
Covers the main steps of spirit production: fermentation, distillation, and ageing, showing how ingredients and still types shape flavour.
Chapter 3 - Vodka – The Clean Slate
Describes vodka’s purity, how it’s made, its neutral character, and why it’s perfect for mixing in cocktails.
Chapter 4 - Gin – The Spirit with Personality
Explores gin’s botanical flavours, production methods, and popular styles such as London Dry, Plymouth, and Old Tom.
Chapter 5 - Tequila and Mezcal – Spirit of Mexico
Highlights the cultural importance of agave, explains how tequila and mezcal differ, and describes their main styles and flavours.
Chapter 6 - Rum – The Spirit of Adventure
Details rum’s Caribbean roots, how it’s made, its various types from light to dark and spiced, and its tropical character.
Chapter 7 - Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac – The Sophisticated Sips
Explains how brandy is made, and the differences between Cognac’s refined style and Armagnac’s rustic character.
Chapter 8 - Whisky and Whiskey – The Water of Life
Covers how whisky is produced, regional varieties like Scotch, Bourbon, and Irish whiskey, and the importance of ageing.
Chapter 9 - Serving Spirits Like a Pro
Teaches confident spirit service, correct pouring, presentation, and how to describe spirits to guests effectively.
Chapter 10 - Final Cheers and Course Summary
Recaps key learning points, from production to service, reinforcing storytelling, confidence, and guest connection in beverage service.
This Course Includes
10 Video Lesson
Access on desktop, tablet and mobile
Full time access
Course Duration 3 hrs
Certificate on Completion
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