The course covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs as well as the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Students will be introduced to our Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits while also exploring the use of spirits in cocktails. The product knowledge gained on this course will give a significant advantage to those working with spirits in both on- and off-trade alcohol. The course is assessed via a 60 min, 50 question, multiple choice exam. The exam may be taken online or in person. The course material should take about 30 hours to complete. The WSET Level 2 in Spirits course objectives and suggested spirits may be found in the course Specification. 

 WSET Level 2 Spirits Global Classroom 

WSET Global Classroom is an online, tutor-guided course with weekly activities. There are no instructor-led lectures associated with this course. An online tutor guides the WSET online classroom. Weekly topics can be viewed by logging into the online classroom anytime during the week. There are set start and finish dates for each week, but no set class times. The course is offered in 6 modules with educator support. The course modules should be followed in order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during the 5 week window. Once the course is over students arrange with American Wine School, an Approved Program Provider, to take the exam in person at an American Wine School location or online from the comfort of your own home.

While there is no blind tasting on the exam, sampling spirits is a fun part of the learning experience. Students should taste a range of spirits during their studies. Suggested spirits can be found in the course Specification.

The Level 2 Online Learning course fee of $525 includes study guide, online course, and exam fee. All spirits tasted during the course are purchased by candidates.