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5 sake facts every drinks professional needs to know

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Distiller

A distiller is responsible for the production of spirits, such as whisky, gin, rum, brandy, vodka or tequila. Distilling involves turning raw ingredients – grain, fruit, molasses, botanicals – into drinks that can be enjoyed around the world.

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Other production careers

Wine, spirits, beer and sake production can encompass several other jobs too.

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Brand ambassador in the drinks industry

A brand ambassador serves as the face of a wine, spirits, beer or sake brand. You will host trade tastings, consumer events, masterclasses and press events in a bid to boost awareness of the brand’s credentials.

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Retail Store Worker

Thousands of passionate wine, beer, spirits and sake enthusiasts work in the drinks retailing industry. This vast sector covers independent wine merchants, craft beer stores, specialist spirits shops, large chains, cellar door retailers and much more. Many supermarkets also hire wine specialists, while online retailing continues to go from strength to strength.

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Building skills and opportunities in the Solomon Islands

A new social impact case study highlighting how WSET, Wine Education Co., APTC and local partners worked together to bring the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines to the Solomon Islands. The programme supported 23 hospitality and tourism professionals with accessible wine education, building confidence, skills and new career pathways in one of the Pacific’s lowest-income nations.

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Cognac vs Scotch: Comparing production and flavour foundations

Discover the art behind Cognac and Scotch as we unravel how raw materials, fermentation, distillation, and ageing create their signature aromas and flavours in this dynamic, production-focused session.