Whiskey Sommelier Pathway (WSP)
Tailored for hospitality professionals, the WSP course equips you with expert service skills, in-depth product knowledge, and the confidence to deliver unforgettable whiskey experiences. From the bar to the boardroom, become a trusted whiskey ambassador.
Level 1 – Whiskey Steward
The first step to whiskey professionalism.
This course is tailored to those in hospitality who want to present whiskey confidently and guide guests with ease.
You’ll cover:
Whiskey basics for service staff
Explaining styles and regions to guests
Tasting service: how to pour, present, and guide a flight
Responsible service and guest experience focus
Building whiskey into cocktails and simple serves
Level 2 – Whiskey Sommelier
Elevate your service with storytelling and expertise.
Here you’ll learn to curate whiskey experiences and deliver them with flair, engaging guests beyond the basics.
You’ll cover:
In-depth whiskey categories and regions
Advanced storytelling: brand histories and narratives
Designing and delivering whiskey flights for guests
Food pairing with whiskey
Staff training skills — become the whiskey lead in your venue
Level 3 – Master Sommelier
The pinnacle of whiskey service.
This advanced course is for senior professionals who want to establish themselves as whiskey specialists at a high level.
You’ll cover:
Mastery of global whiskey knowledge (all major and emerging regions)
Hosting masterclasses and VIP whiskey experiences
Advanced blind tasting and critique
Business skills: building whiskey lists, supplier relationships, event programming
Leadership: training and mentoring staff, developing brand partnerships