WSET Level 1 in SPIRITS Course online
The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Online Course is a fun and engaging introduction to the world of spirits for enthusiasts and drinks professionals alike. Explore key spirits categories, discover how ingredients, distillation, and aging shape flavor, and build your tasting skills through guided spirit evaluations—all through flexible online learning.
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Register early! Registration closes 9 days in advance of the course start date.
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The Online WSET Level 1 in Spirits Course gives you the flexibility to study spirits and cocktails on your own schedule. Over four weeks, explore seven engaging modules with interactive activities, guided tastings, and knowledge checks. With support from your online educator, you can learn at your own pace while building a strong foundation in spirits.
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You’ll gain a strong foundation in spirits knowledge as you learn across 7 modules:
How spirits are made
Cognac, Vodka, and an intro to tasting
Whisk(e)y
Tequila and rum
Flavored spirits and aromatized wines
Cocktails
Course review and exam preparation
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Studying WET Level 1 in Spirits online is perfect for you if you’re seeking a flexible, accessible introduction to the world of spirits and cocktails that fits your schedule. You’ll build foundational spirits knowledge at your own pace as you work through interactive learning exercises with the support of your WSET Tutor.
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Using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, in this course you build your tasting skills and also use your spirits tastings to deepen your understanding of spirits styles.
At the start of your course, your educator will provide a list of recommended samples.
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Your course tuition includes your downloadable course book: An Introduction to Spirits., your exam fee, WSET Level 1 in Wine Certificate and Badge.
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Your 30-question multiple-choice exam is taken online at the completion of your course. It is 45 minutes in length and taken online under exam conditions, with no reference to your course materials.
Exams are offered the 1st Sunday of every month (or by appointment) and must be scheduled in advance.
A score of 70% or higher is required to achieve a Pass.
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Yes, absolutely! Studying WSET Level 1 in Spirits in-person is a wonderful way to connect with fellow students and learn from the best spirits and cocktail educators in the Pacific Northwest.
We offer one-day WSET Level 1 in Spirits In-person Courses in both Seattle, WA and Portland, OR.