WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits
Discover the Fascinating World of Spirits
& Get Your WSET Level 1 Certification.
Come and experience two engaging evenings learning about the world of spirits. The WSET Level 1 in Spirits is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to understand how the world’s great spirits are made, what they taste like, and how to serve them.
You will taste 10 benchmark spirits over the course, covering the main categories — whisky, brandy, rum, tequila, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. We explain how spirits are produced, take you on a tour of the key regions, and teach you how to evaluate a spirit using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT). This will dramatically increase your confidence when choosing, serving, and discussing spirits.
The course runs over two 3-hour sessions. You will be taught by Charlene Rooke, one of Canada’s foremost spirits educators. There are no prerequisites. We welcome all spirits lovers. When you register you will automatically receive the study guide so you can start right away.
For the WSET exam, you can schedule your 30 question multiple choice test anytime that suits you after the end of the course. You will take it online by remote invigilation. Upon successful completion you will receive your digital WSET certificate within 2–3 weeks.
Fine Vintage is the leading provider of wine and spirits education in the Americas. As a bonus you also receive a free Fine Vintage online course of your choosing, free access to our extensive video library, plus a proprietary document with practice exam questions.
JAMES CLUER, MASTER OF WINE
Course Overview
The WSET Level 1 in Spirits is a hands-on introduction to the world of spirits. You will learn about:
- How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 SAT
- The basic principles of spirit production
- The main types and styles of spirits
- The key factors affecting the flavour of spirits
- How to serve spirits
- An introduction to cocktails and mixers
Location
Our WSET Level 1 in Spirits course is held at Taste of Legacy, located within Legacy Liquor Store at 1633 Manitoba Street, Vancouver.
Payments
TERMS: Full payment is charged at the time of registration. Your payment is non-refundable but you can transfer it once to another person or to a future course of the same type, if you contact us 14 days or more before the start date. In the rare event Fine Vintage has to cancel a course you will receive a 100% refund.
Tastings & Instruction
Over the 2-session course you will be guided through tastings of 10 benchmark spirits. You will learn about the key categories, enhanced by insights from a spirits expert with artisan distilling training. Your instructor, Charlene Rooke, is among the first WSET Spirits Level 3 educators certified internationally and Lead Judge of the Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition. It is fun, relaxed, and you can sit back and enjoy the course.
Exam & Certification
The WSET Level 1 in Spirits exam is taken online by remote invigilation. We provide extensive instructions on how to organize your device to sit the exam. You must have a laptop or desktop computer to complete the exam.
You can schedule your exam at the time of registration to take place just after the course, or you can schedule it anytime up until one year from the end date of the in-person course. This allows you to take the exam when you feel confident and ready. You will receive instructions on how to schedule your exam when you register.
The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions completed in 45 minutes. The pass mark is 70%. If necessary, you can re-sit the exam for a $125 resit fee.
Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET digital certificate, a formal qualification in spirits with international recognition. So enroll today and fuel your passion.
Course Format
2 x 3-hour sessions (10 spirits tasted) | from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
The perfect course to start your spirits education
Get your WSET Certification
LEVEL 1 IN SPIRITS IN VANCOUVER
TERMS: Full payment is charged at the time of registration. Your payment is non-refundable but you can transfer it once to another person or to a future course of the same type, if you contact us 14 days or more before the start date. In the rare event Fine Vintage has to cancel a course you will receive a 100% refund.
Tell me more
Who takes this course?
Everyone with an interest in spirits. The majority are spirits lovers from all walks of life, and all ages.
We welcome many people from the drinks industry, especially those working in bars, restaurants, retail, and distribution. This is an introductory course and we presume no prior knowledge, but we cater to the more advanced too. Our instructor is happy to answer questions throughout the course.
Course Preparation
Study Guide
Immediately upon registration we will email you an access code to the online study guide which takes about one hour to read. It is advantageous to read it before the course, although not essential. You will also receive by email a list of 100 proprietary practice exam questions to help you thoroughly prepare. And don’t stress about the exam as we have a 98% pass rate.
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