WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits

This qualification teaches students a simple but comprehensive product knowledge of spirits to help prepare a person for jobs in hospitality or in other sectors of the spirits industry. Alongside knowledge of distillation, methods of production and key facts on the major spirit categories, this course also teaches students the basics of preparation and service of basic cocktails. You will be taught to critically assess spirits using WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting. As well as providing drinks professionals with the basic competencies required to do their job, this course will also appeal to the interested spirits consumer who wishes to learn more about their favourite tipple!

You will gain a deeper understanding of Distillation, Vodka, Whisky, Gin, Liqueurs, Aromatised Wines, Brandy and other Fruit Spirits, Tequila and Rum and how they are made.

 What Can You Expect?

The course was designed with drinks trade professionals in mind, so you will learn a lot about how different spirits are made, how to accurately describe their aromas and flavours, and how to best serve them. The course has proven very popular with drinks enthusiasts who are not working in the trade because the insight you gain in learning how spirits are made and particularly in learning how to taste them like a pro! 

You will receive your course materials in advance and the more studying you can do in advance, the more you will enjoy the sessions. 

There are 11 hours of additional private study hours recommended for this course. 

Successful students will receive a WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits certificate and lapel pin.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE:

• The main categories of spirits
• Process of distillation including the role of pot still vs column stills
• Maturation of spirits
• Factors affecting the flavour of spirit including base material, fermentation, distillation, post-distillation activities and maturation.
• The WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits
• Tasting of at least 25 spirits
• Service and sales of spirits including introduction to cocktails
• To gain the knowledge students need to successfully pass a multiple-choice paper of 50 questions
• To view the course specification, click here

Course Format & Dates*

Your course will be taught in-person by a WSET educator from 10 am - 5.30 pm on two consecutive Mondays,

Day 1: Monday 3rd November

Day 2 + Exam: Monday 10th November

If you need extra considerations for taking the course or exam, such as dyslexia, please let us know when booking. 

* Please note, this is a brand new course for us. The course is subject to a minimum number of attendees, we will inform you two weeks in advance if the course is proceeding as planned.

Full refunds or a transfer to an alternative date will be provided if it does not go ahead on the planned date.