WSET Level 1 Awards in Spirits

Qualification Aims

The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of spirits.
It is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to spirits. The qualification will assist those who
need a basic familiarity with the main styles and categories of spirits, for example people who work with
spirits as part of a larger beverage portfolio, in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Successful candidates will be able to list the principal spirits categories, state their defining
characteristics, and know the key principles involved in the storage and service of spirits. They will
consequently be in a position to answer customer queries and provide recommendations for spirits
service.

Qualification Structure

Learning Outcomes
In order to meet the qualification aims there are three learning outcomes.
Learning Outcome 1 List and state the purpose of the main production processes and stills
commonly used in the production of spirits.
Learning Outcome 2 Name the principal categories and types of spirit and state their defining
characteristics.
Learning Outcome 3 Know and recognise the common equipment and principles involved in the
storage and service of spirits

Who should attend?
This course is a great beginning point to explore main categories of Spirit, how they are made, fundamentals in mixing for cocktails and learn about the best ways to store and serve spirits.