CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OF SPIRITS EXAM PREPARATION CLASSES

Take Your Career To The Next Level

This is a seven week course to allow you to prepare for the Society of Wine Educators Certified Specialist of Spirits Exam. 

The Spring course will begin on April 15th 2020 and the Fall course will begin on September 16th 2020. Each class will be from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Our preperation classes will be held at Tara Rose located at 384 3rd Ave, New York NY 10016. 

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CSS exams are available only at Pearson VUE testing centers. Candidates will be sent an authorization code after purchasing the exam credit from the Spirits Education Experience. Our preparation course with exam credit is $1200. Authorization codes will be emailed directly from The Society of Wine Educators and Pearson Vue testing centers. With the authorization code, a CSS Exam may be scheduled through Pearson at the candidate’s preferred time and place.

Exam registrations are good for one full year from the date of purchase.

Class Schedule

Week 1 - Spirit Production and The Sensory Evaluation of Spirits

Week 2 - Vodka and Other Neutral Spirits & Gin and Other Flavored Spirits 

Week 3 - Whiskey, Brandy and Fruit Based Spirits

Week 4 - Rum and Other Sugarcane Based Spirits & Tequila and Other Agave Based Beverages

Week 5 - Liqueurs, Vermouth, Amari & Bitters

Week 6 - Mixology & Impact of Alcohol on Health

Week 7 - Review