This course is the ideal starting point for the novice spirits enthusiast, or those working with spirits.
Course information
This hands-on course will guide you, using sight, smell and taste, through the world’s key spirit categories and production methods.
The course is designed to introduce spirits in an interactive, structured and concise manner. You'll learn how to taste spirits using a systematic approach.
Successful students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
- The basic principles of spirit production
- The main types and styles of spirits
- Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
- Tutored tastings of 10 spirits
- How to serve spirits
- How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
The exam takes place in the last session of the course. The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions.
This qualification is Ofqual regulated.
No prior knowledge is required. All classes are delivered in English therefore a good level of English is beneficial.
What study options are available?
At WSET School London we have two classroom delivery options for this course.
If you would prefer our online delivery of this course please click here.
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It was such a brilliant experience! From my point of view it was great to taste so many products in an unbiased and marketing-free environment.
Kristiane Sherry, Editor – The Spirits Business