
Cocktails, production techniques, aging processes and more are covered in this fascinating course on alcoholic spirits. This free online course in spirits and distillation outlines the definition of ‘spirits’, their unique manufacturing process, the raw materials required to produce various types, and their differing aging processes. You will study the industry-specific terms used in the hospitality arena, specialist bartending gear and liquor-related equipment. The course also explains various blends of classic and other cocktails.
| Course Category | Cookery Courses, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define the terms 'spirit', 'fermentation' and 'distillation' • State the boiling points of alcohol and water • Explain the fermentation and distillation processes • State different types of stills and their parts • Describe the main categories and types of spirits • Outline the factors affecting the flavour of spirits • Summarize the key areas in the production process of spirits such as whisky and vodka • Identify and explain the use of standard bar equipment and the raw materials used • State some basic types of cocktails |
| Course Code | 3680 |



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