Product Description
Register by: Noon on Saturday, April 17
Course starts: Monday, April 26
Course finishes: Sunday, May 23
Online exam (45 minutes): Saturday, May 29, at 10AM
Online exam with remote proctoring (invigilation) requires two devices: a PC/Mac/Linux device to take the exam on and a mobile device for recording the exam room.
The Wine House is pleased to offer the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits. This online course covers the basic principles of spirit production, the main types and styles of spirits, how to serve spirits, factors affecting the flavor of spirits and how to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT). It is a beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits.
Students will explore the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas. Upon successful completion students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is a 4-week, 5 module online learning program with educator support available during the course. The course modules should be followed in order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during this 4-week window. The course material should take about 6 hours in total to complete, plus revision time (at least one hour). Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
The course prepares the student for WSET qualifications and they are guided by a WSET online educator. Students can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine.
Students are advised to taste a range of spirits during their studies, and a list of recommended spirits to taste is included in the course specification. (Spirits to taste are not included in the course price.) Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
Online study materials will be sent to the student’s email address between April 18 and April 25 by the WSET. Students will be automatically registered to take the online exam on Saturday, May 29 at 10AM.
Modules for this 4-week Online Course
Module 1 – Spirits Production
Module 2 – Brandy & Vodka
Module 3 – Rum, Tequila and Whisk(e)y
Module 4 – Flavored Spirits, Storage & Service of Spirits
Module 5 – Revision & Resources
View the course specification.
This online course includes:
All online study materials
1 year of online course materials access
Online exam fees
Frameable certificate and lapel pin (for students who pass the exam)
If exam re-sit is needed, in person exams will be available upon request @ The Wine House, Los Angeles ($90 fee)
CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET on Sunday, April 18, cancellations are only accepted for this class until April 17, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.