ASFS: Academy of Spirits & Fine Service MasterClass

  This 10-Week MasterClass will take a deep dive into the world of spirits. We will uncover all the aspects of spirits making and understand how they play a role in what is in the glass. Over 80 different spirits and liqueurs will be tasted in class, and we will discuss the proper ways to serve and pair them with food. You will walk away with insights that can be applied at your venue.

 

Pre-Requisite: Must have minimum of 1 year experience in hospitality or taken the “Spirits 101: An Introduction to Spirits” class.

 

Required Text: The Beverage Engineer, Seventh Edition, By Livio Lauro & Armando Rosario

 

 

Instructor: Livio Lauro, Director of Mixology
 

Upcoming Dates:

  • First Session: Wednesday, August 12th from 11:00am to 2:00pm
  • Second through 10 Session: Wednesdays from August 19th through October 14th, 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Course Syllabus

 

Session 1: The foundational history of alcoholic beverages, ingredients, production, distribution. Service and Food Pairing of Vodka, Soju, Shochu, Awamori.

 

Sessions 2 through 10 will cover the history, manufacturing, ingredients, service food pairing and tasting of the following:

 

Session 2: Gin, Genever, Old Tom, Aquavit

 

Session 3: Rum, Cachaça and Other Sugar Cane-based Spirits of the World

 

Session 4: Tequila, Mezcal and Other Mexican Spirits

 

Session 5: Whiskies of the world

 

Session 6: Wine & Fruit-based Brandies of the World

 

Session 7: Liqueurs, Cordials, Vermouth, Aperitifs, Amari

 

Session 8: Written Exam, Candidates Spirits Presentations

 

Session 9: Coming Soon!

 

Session 10: Coming Soon!

 

 

 

 

For additional details or questions, email academy@sgws.com