Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS)

Issued by Society of Wine Educators

Earners of the CSS badge have validated their knowledge of spirits and mastery of key elements within the world of distillation and spirits production. Earners are entitled to use the CSS post-nominal as part of their professional signature. This credential is a valuable and widely respected mark of a spirit professional's commitment to personal career development and to the spirits industry as a whole.

Type Certification
Level Intermediate
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Certified Specialist Of Spirits
Cocktails & Mixed Drinks
Major Spirits Categories
Mixology
Spirits Distillation
Spirits Production
Spirits Sensory Evaluation
Spirits Service
Spirits Specialist

Earning Criteria

Pass the high-stakes, proctored CSS exam with a score of 75% or higher
Though it is not required, candidates are encouraged to prepare by using the CSS Study Guide, the resource from which all exam questions are based. CSS preparatory resources and materials are updated annually and are available for separate purchase.