{"id":38059,"date":"2026-02-03T11:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beverageinstitute.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=38059"},"modified":"2026-03-30T23:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:01:04","slug":"level-2-certificate-spirits-specialist-english-31-05-2026-berne-registration-closes-22-05-2026","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/beverageinstitute.ch\/fr\/product\/level-2-certificate-spirits-specialist-english-31-05-2026-berne-registration-closes-22-05-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Level 2 &#8211; Certificate Spirits Specialist &#8211; english &#8211; 31.05.2026 &#8211; Berne &#8211; registration closes 22.05.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"width: 99.4828%;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 577px;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Level 2 &#8211; Certificate Spirits Specialist<br \/>\n<\/strong>Instruction, course material and examination in the English language<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><strong>Sunday, the 31st of May 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><em>From 08:45<br \/>\n<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><em>Welcome<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">09:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Introduction to the course and the learning outcomes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">09:10<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Practical approach to tasting spirits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">09:40<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Statistics and trends in the world of spirits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">10:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Principles in the production of spirits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><em>11:30<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><em>Lunch break<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">12:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Fruit spirits &#8211; Cognac, Armagnac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">14:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Pisco, Marc (Grappa), Calvados<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">15:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Rhum &amp; Rhum agricole<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">17:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><em>Questions and end of the first course day<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><strong>Sunday<\/strong><strong>, the 7th of June 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><em>from 08:45<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><i>Welcome<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">09:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Fruit spirits in Switzerland and neighbouring countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">09:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Scotch Whisky &#8211; Blended and Single Malt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><em>11:30<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><em>Lunch break<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">12:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Bourbon, Tennessee &amp; Rye Whiskey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">14:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Irish Whiskey, Canada &amp; Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">15:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Agave spirits &#8211; Tequila &amp; Mezcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><em>17:00<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><em>Questions and end of the second course day<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><strong>Sunday, the 14th of June 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><em>from 08:45<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><em>Welcome<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">09:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Asian spirits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">10:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Vodka amd aromatised spirits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">11:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><em>Lunch break<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">12:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Aromatised wines and liqueurs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">15:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Questions and revision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\"><em>15:20<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><em>Short break<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">15:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\">Level 2 &#8211; Certificate in spirits &#8211; examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 128px;\">17:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 449px;\"><i>End of the examination and the course<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Please create your profile and log in to reserve your place on this course.<\/li>\n<li>You are required to complete the registration details, which include your date of birth so that we can complete the registration process as quickly as possible for you.<em>N.B. We accept credit card payments through the SumUp system, but you can also pay by bank transfer<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Financial assistance:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For those of you who are employed by, or are responsible for a restaurant, hotel, bar or night club in any of the following Cantons, there is a possibility of being subsidised for the course fee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Cantons we currently have an agreement with are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">Fribourg<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Geneva &#8211; it is possible to apply for \u00ab\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ge.ch\/parcourir\/aides-financieres-argent-impots\/aides-formation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">a grant or a loan<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00bb from the Canton<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Jura<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Neuch\u00e2tel<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Valais &#8211; ritzy further and continuing education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">For managers and employees of a restaurant, bar, hotel or nightclub (subject to the L-GAV \/ CCNT)<i> <\/i>in a Canton that does not offer a subsidy for continuing education, we offer a 10% discount on the price of the course at our main premises and also in the Canton of Ticino. Please contact us to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>Use the code: YP6W6WE2 when registering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For the Cantons with which we have an agreement, contact us and we will assist you in the process. We look forward to welcoming you to the next course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Who should attend?<\/i><\/b><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This course has been designed to meet the needs of all who work in the Spirits industry: brand ambassadors, sales, marketing for wholesalers, or all who work front of house in the Service industry; be it in a hotel, restaurant, bar, night club or event catering. Market trends and current statistics for brands and beverage consumption are an integral part of the course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The course combines the production methods, the categories of spirits and the choice of stills available. Swiss legislation on distilling and serving of alcoholic beverages are an integral part of the course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A professional approach to tasting and assessing all the main categories of spirits and how to assess their quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We will introduce you to the principles of the service and mixology (cocktail category), according to each style of spirit and the choices available for service.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The legislation and market trends within each category of spirit is part of the product knowledge covered by the course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>How will you benefit?<\/i><\/b><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">Influence of production methods on the characteristics of spirits and liqueurs<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Characteristics of the main spirits and liqueurs in the world<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Evaluation of a spirit using a professional and valid approach according to the category<\/li>\n<li>Service and market trends for Spirits<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Awareness of Swiss legislation with regard to the production of alcoholic beverages and the service of alcoholic beverages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Outline of the programme<\/i><\/b><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the spirits market and trends<\/li>\n<li>Production &#8211; approaches to distillation<\/li>\n<li>Brandy, Cognac, Armagnac, Grappa, Pisco, Calvados, Fruit Spirits<\/li>\n<li>Rum, Rhum Agricole, Rhum Industriel<\/li>\n<li>Agave Spirits &#8211; Tequila, Mezcal, Bacanora, Raicilla, Sotol<\/li>\n<li>Whisky, Whiskey, Bourbon<\/li>\n<li>Asian Spirits &#8211; Baijiu, Awamori, Sch\u00f4ch\u00fb<\/li>\n<li>Vodka &amp; aromatised spirits &#8211; GIn, Genever, Absinth, Pastis, Ouzo, Raki, Cinc\u00f3n\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Vermouth &amp; Bitters<\/li>\n<li>Liqueurs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>To gain the Level 2 qualification, candidates will be required to:<\/i><\/b><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Successfully complete<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">Spirits knowledge &#8211; an examination paper that consists of both multiple choice and short answer questions<\/li>\n<li>Blind tasting &#8211; of of two spirits &#8211; an examination which consists of completing an appropriate tasting note for one \u00ab\u00a0white\u00a0\u00bb spirit and one \u00ab\u00a0aged\u00a0\u00bb spirit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Included in the course fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> &#8211; study materials, spirits samples, tuition and access to the study support site for the duration of the course<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Knowledge required to access the course<\/b> &#8211; None, but we strongly recommend that you have completed and successfully passed the Level 1 Introduction to Spirits and optionally, the Level 1 Introduction to distilling and aromatising of spirits in practice course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>N.B. if you are unsure, please contact us, so that we can help you choose the level of the course according to your needs and objectives.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>N.B. 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