WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Essential Study Plan 2024/2025
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Learn how the key spirits are made and matured.
Learn to describe the characteristics of the most important spirits styles, including; gin, whisky/whiskey, rum, Tequila, vodka, brandy and liqueurs.
Learn what you need to fully equip your bar and how to mix a classic cocktail.
Upon completing the course, you will be able to communicate knowledgeably about spirits to customers, family and friends. You'll be able to operate competently during service, understand how to balance a simple cocktail and make informed purchasing decisions.
Level: Beginner. Level 1 is ideal if you’re just getting started. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
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The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits teaches...
The critical stages in spirits production.
The principal categories and types of spirits.
How to describe the key characteristics of the principal types of spirits.
The principles of mixing with spirits.
How to evaluate the aroma, flavour and taste of a spirit.
For more information on what you will learn please see the WSET L1 Award in Spirits Specification.
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Accompanying workbook “An Introduction to Spirits".
Support from a dedicated WSET Certified Educator.
45-minute, 30 multiple-choice questions closed-book examination.
Free digital download.
Access to the Claire Drinks Online Classroom for one year from registration.
Video content, activities, quizzes and a mock exam.
Recommended samples list.
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23rd June 2025 (deadline for booking 5 pm 16th June 2025)
28th July 2025 (deadline for booking 5 pm 21st July 2025)
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Learn how the key spirits are made and matured.
Learn to describe the characteristics of the most important spirits styles, including; gin, whisky/whiskey, rum, Tequila, vodka, brandy and liqueurs.
Learn what you need to fully equip your bar and how to mix a classic cocktail.
Upon completing the course, you will be able to communicate knowledgeably about spirits to customers, family and friends. You'll be able to operate competently during service, understand how to balance a simple cocktail and make informed purchasing decisions.
Level: Beginner. Level 1 is ideal if you’re just getting started. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Learn how the key spirits are made and matured.
Learn to describe the characteristics of the most important spirits styles, including; gin, whisky/whiskey, rum, Tequila, vodka, brandy and liqueurs.
Learn what you need to fully equip your bar and how to mix a classic cocktail.
Upon completing the course, you will be able to communicate knowledgeably about spirits to customers, family and friends. You'll be able to operate competently during service, understand how to balance a simple cocktail and make informed purchasing decisions.
Level: Beginner. Level 1 is ideal if you’re just getting started. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
You will be working closely with Claire Blackler MW as your dedicated WSET Certified Educator. You will get personalised one-to-one support throughout your studies (and most likely beyond) to help you achieve your study goals.
You have the complete flexibility to schedule your studies around your home and work life. However, it typically takes 4-6 weeks to complete a WSET L1 qualification.
You have the choice of a hard-copy workbook or an ebook. The licence for the ebook expires after one year.
Immediately upon registration, you will receive a link to a free digital download that covers the first module.
Your study pack will be dispatched shortly before your course is due to start. It will include your hard-copy workbook and a Claire Drinks tasting mat.
You will have access to the Claire Drinks Online Classroom throughout your studies. Hosted by the open-source learning management system Moodle, the Online Classroom comprises directed reading plans, audio and video content, activities, quizzes, recommendations for tasting samples, and additional learning resources. The Online Classroom can be accessed on your desktop, laptop, mobile or tablet, so you can study whether you're on the bus, on the beach or at the bar!
The examination will be taken by remote invigilation. To give you ultimate flexibility, you can take the exam at any time and on any date. You will need a desktop or laptop computer, a smartphone and a stable internet connection to complete it successfully. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
If you are successful you will receive a digital certificate and digital badge.
Learn more about studying the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines or Spirits with Claire Drinks.
If you’re wondering whether Level 1 is right for you, have a go at the following questions that you might find in a Level 1 examination:
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Barley
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Juniper
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Cognac
If you knew the answers to these questions then maybe WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits would be more suitable.
