Overview

The WSET Level 1 Spirits Course is a wonderful introduction to the diverse world of spirits.  The syllabus introduces you to the technique of distillation and the characteristics of the spirits produced from these methods.  

The program aims to introduce product knowledge of the main spirit categories, service and storage of spirits and cocktails, together with a responsible approach to the consumption of alcohol.  

The training culminates in a 45 minute, 30 multiple choice question paper and results are issued 2 weeks after the paper has been completed.

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Learning Objectives

By the time you have completed this program you will be able to:

• Describe the processes used in the production of spirits
• Name and describe the major spirit categories
• Be able to state the base ingredients used in each category
• Understand the processes of how spirits are processed post distillation to give their defining characteristics.
• Recognise how to store and serve spirits
• Understand the concepts of quality cocktails making
• Use the Level 1 WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to produce simple tasting records
• Discuss the socially responsible aspect of selling, serving and consuming alcohol.
  

Classroom Course:

Course Fee: £140.00pp - see Event Calendar for upcoming courses

Delivered in small groups (Max 4) in a relaxed home-based classroom environment in Sutton Coldfield, occasionally joined by Charlie the Wine Dog.  The course is completed in one full day or two half days where we look at the course content and sample corresponding spirits.  Tea and coffee are provided, please bring a packed lunch with you.

The 45 minute, 30 multiple choice exam paper is held at the end of the tutor session.

Due to the tasting element of this course, all attendees should be over 18.  However, it is possible to take the course and exam before turning 18 without the consumption of the tasting samples.