WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits
A perfect whistle-stop tour of the most popular categories that you’re likely to encounter. Well-suited for complete novices who only need a high level understanding of the spirits you’ll encounter day to day.
Level 1 is not a prerequisite to study Level 2, so for those looking to ultimately advance their knowledge to higher levels, we would typically recommend to begin at Level 2, which requires no prior knowledge.
1 day
$340 Online / $365 In-person
Spirits Courses Overview
WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits
A recommended starting point for most people, this is both a prerequisite for progressing to Level 3, and an excellent stand-alone course for the specialist retailer, hospitality professional or enthusiastic amateur.
This covers a broader array of spirits, delves deeper into the styles that make up the category, and begins to explore the production process in more detail, but still in an approachable way.
3 days
$900 - Hybrid (In-person Day 1 and Exam, Remote Day 2-5)
WSET® Level 3 Award in Spirits
This is the gold standard. It’s tough. You either need a Level 2 or significant professional expertise to study Level 3. At this stage we get into the fundamental decisions that producers can make, and what impacts that has on style, quality and price. Content gets more technical, though luckily you don’t need a Chemistry degree to grasp it.
This course delves deep into each category, and encompasses styles not explored in earlier levels, such as Asian Spirits (e.g. Baijiu, Shochu, Soju).
This is recommended for serious industry professionals, or the most committed spirits nerds.
6 days
$1,750 - Hybrid (In-person Day 1 and Exam, Remote Day 2-5)
WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits
Course Code: TBC
Location: TBC
Format: TBC
Class Date: TBC
Exam Date: TBC
Guided Learning Hours (Class Time): TBC
Self-Study Time: TBC
Number of Samples: TBC
Enrolment Cost: TBC
Re-Sit Costs: TBC
These costs cover all tuition, examination costs, learning materials, samples etc.
Students are responsible for any re-sit costs, and are kindly asked to source their own tasting glasses
Current Courses
WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits
Course Code: SL2-0002W
Location: In-Person - Studio 1418, 307 W 38th St, Manhattan; Zoom-based for remote classes
Format: Hybrid - In-Person & Remote Classes, Remote Exam
Class Dates:
[In-Person] TBC 11:00-17:00
[Remote] TBC 11:00-17:00
TBC (Morning) 11:00-14:00
Exam Date: TBC 14:30-15:30
Guided Learning Hours (Class Time): 15 hours
Self-Study Time: 11 hours
Number of Samples: 29
Enrolment Cost: $900
Re-Sit Costs: $175
These costs cover all tuition, examination costs, learning materials, samples etc.
Students are responsible for any re-sit costs, and are kindly asked to source their own tasting glasses
Please note that as this is a substantially online course, access to a computer, web-cam and microphone are all required.
WSET® Level 3 Award in Spirits
Course Code: SL3-0003W
Location: In-Person - Studio 1418, 307 W 38th St, Manhattan; Zoom-based for remote classes
Format: Hybrid - In-Person & Remote Classes,
In-Person Exam
Class Dates:
[In-Person] TBC 11:00-18:00
[Remote] TBC 11:00-18:00
Exam Date: [In-Person] TBC 12:00-14:30
Guided Learning Hours (Class Time): 32.5 hours
Self-Study Time: 51.5 hours
Number of Samples: 59+
Enrolment Cost: $1,750
Re-Sit Costs: $350 - Full Resit; $250 - Theory Only; $150 - Tasting Only
These costs cover all tuition, examination costs, learning materials, samples etc.
Students are responsible for any re-sit costs, and are kindly asked to source their own tasting glasses
Please note that as this is a substantially online course, access to a computer, web-cam and microphone are all required.