Spirits Fundamentals
Build the shared language and tasting method used throughout the Academy.
- 2–3 hour classroom format
- Certificate of completion
- Guided tasting and review
- For beginners, enthusiasts, staff, and curious guests
Academy-certified course path
Courses
Three levels take students from a strong foundation to deeper production knowledge and advanced spirits stewardship.
Academy curriculum
Academy-certified means Fermented & Distilled Academy issues its own completion credentials. These courses are not presented as a government license or outside industry accreditation.
Category & Production Deep Dive
Move beyond recognition into the production choices that create category identity.
- Expanded category standards
- Comparative tasting across styles
- Academy lapel pin
- Best after Level 1 or equivalent knowledge
Advanced Spirits Steward
Turn knowledge into responsible, accurate, and welcoming spirits stewardship.
- Advanced sensory and label literacy
- Blind or semi-blind exercises
- Academy challenge coin
- For serious enthusiasts, staff leaders, and educators