WSET Level 2 Spirits

WSET Level 2 in Spirits Award (Updated Curriculum!)

Class Dates: Starts April 20th, 2026 through May 25th, 2026. Final class and exam is May 25th, 2026.

Registration Deadline: April 20th, 2026

MANDATORY: Fill out our Online Booking form  to ensure you are registered in a timely fashion and any special requirements are met.

Review: Read the Class Specifications to prepare you for this course, it WILL help you pass!

This multi-week course takes place weekly on Mondays from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. On the Last day of the course you will take your exam.

This is a robust course great for collectors, hobbyists and industry professional alike.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is intended to provide a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge required to underpin job skills and competencies -- for example, in bar service, and for staff requiring focusd product knowledge in retail and wholesaling businesses 

Successful candidates will be able to give information  on the characteristics of the principal spirits and aromatized wines as well as their methods of production. They  will confidently  Provide guidance on the use and service of spirits and make informed recommendations to customers when selecting spirits and liqueurs to meet their taste and price requirements.

More About WSET Level 2 Spirits

This qualifications is intended for beginner to intermediate students exploring  spirits and liqueurs for those working in the industry or spirits enthusiasts 

The materials follow the same overall structure but they have been completely re-designed and a number  of important updates have been made. The study pack will continue to be made up of a textbook, workbook and SAT card.

For individuals wishing to develop their expertise in spirits and liqueurs, you'll learn about the fundamental production methods and principal raw materials discovering how they are used to make the key spirit styles. You'll also explore the keypractices and principles of serving spirits and the use of spirits in cocktails. Upon successful completion you will recieve a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified  logo.

What You'll Learn

• How production methods affect the characteristics of spirits and liqueurs


• The characteristics of the principal international spirits and liqueurs


• How to describe spirits using the  WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits (SAT)