DIPLOMA PREP: Mastering Unit 4 Theory
Want some backup to help with your Unit 4 Spirits WSET Diploma theory studies? Make it so!
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The WSET Diploma is one of the most respected and prestigious wine courses in the world... and it's more than a little challenging!
Join me on a condensed overview of Unit 4: Spirits, where you'll quiz yourself to success on the spirits, regions, and producers that you need to master. Included are quizzes on every section of the current Diploma Unit 4 curriculum, including raw materials, distillation, and finishing for: Brandy, Whisky/Whiskey, Bourbon, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, fruit spirits & more - If it's listed in the official study book, it's included. I created this course from the study notes, cue cards, and spreadsheets that I used to pass Unit 4 with Distinction on the first try!
Each week for 5 weeks, we'll review and work our way through the Unit 4 topics together, helping keep you accountable for getting through the curriculum material.
By Week 5, we'll have reviewed each spirit, to make sure you're prepared for the big exam. Each week, you'll be guided through the material and assignments, with helpful prompts from me.
Module 1: Whisky, Whiskey, Bourbon
Module 2: Rum, Gin, Genever, Vodka
Module 3: Brandy, Cognac, Armagnac
Module 4: Tequila, Mezcal, Calvados & Fruit Spirits
Module 5: Pisco, Grappa, Aniseed Spirits, Bitters
Every section will have a variety of activities to complete, that will help you process the huge amount of information covered: drawing maps of the region to understand the geography, doing flashcards, taking quizzes to see where you need to improve, and when you just can't study anymore - there are pre-selected youtube videos that I've assembled so you can put them on autoplay.
This course is designed especially for WSET* Diploma students (*Please note, this course is not affiliated with WSET Global, it is a quiz prep course based on my personal experience studying for the Diploma, and desire to have a resource for reviewing the material) - it doesn't replace the reading and studying that are a MUST in order to pass your exam, but it will help keep you accountable and guide you through a review of the curriculum!
Get ready to feel confident going into your WSET Diploma Unit 4 theory exam
The course includes extensive quizzes for each module, plus downloadable cheat sheets, and flashcards for your phone. Once you enroll, you will have access to all modules, with emails sent to you each week along with helpful guidance on preparing for the final exam.
Bonus: a massive Unit 4 master practice exam with over 850 key questions that you can take again and again to help you study. Quiz yourself in line at the grocery store, on the train, while waiting for an appointment, or at the café! The quizzes can be taken an unlimited number of times.
Want to get a head start on your WSET Diploma Unit 4 studies? This is the course for you. Enrollments are open now!
Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Rachel! My passion is learning about wine and sharing wine knowledge. I developed this course after not being able to find a condensed online wine study program while prepping for the WSET Level 3 & the WSET Diploma. The theory units in these programs are some of the most challenging exams I've ever encountered.
This prep course is perfect for WSET students who need help studying these challenging wines and regions, and provide extra accountability getting through the material. My goal is that after studying and using the prep course, that you'll walk into your exam feeling confident and prepared for success.
I'm a wine writer and beginner wine grower; I'm currently a student in the Master of Wine program, having successfully completed the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma program after 15 months of study, passing every unit on the first attempt. I've also been awarded the Vinitialy Italian Wine Ambassador, designation, and published Winetripping, a guide to the wineries of British Columbia's Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys.
My husband and I own a 5 acre organic vineyard in BC's Similkameen region. In my free time, I love visiting ancient ruins, growing heirloom tomatoes, cozy pubs with friends, Star Trek TNG reruns, and of course, trying new wines.
Are you considering the WSET diploma prep course?
I recently finished the Diploma, and noticed candidates really need a site to help study and prepare for what are some very challenging exams. We do so much reading, research and studying, and spend a LOT of money on this course, so where's the mobile-friendly site that helps us learn via self-testing, with features like quizzes (lots and lots of quizzes), and flashcards for your phone. A framework to refresh our memory, check to see if we have weak areas that we need to review, or just a fun way to spend an hour in the evening.
I've compiled all my spreadsheets, notes, and flashcards from my Unit 4 studies into quizzes and digital flashcards that you can use to review the material, check where you may have weak areas, and study while you're in line at the grocery store, waiting for the train, or on roadtrips. These 5 modules will lead you through a review of the curriculum and help keep you on track with your study plan.
While studying for Unit 4 theory, I bought lots of books that were too long and dense to get through and retain the information (ps: that's me in the picture reading Dave Broom's book Rum, which I highly recommend). What I needed was something organized, easy to use, and online. The goal of this prep course is to give you a ton of challenging questions that are completely focused on the Unit 4 Spirits curriculum.
Happy studying!
Rachel
Frequently Asked Questions
This course specifically covers the Level 4 Diploma Unit 4 Spirits curriculum.