WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits
This introductory spirits course introduces students to the major spirits categories including Brandy, Vodka, Whisk(e)y, Rum, Tequila and Flavored spirits. Students will learn how base material, distillation choices, and maturation impact and define these various styles and the variations within them. Discussion of these above will be further aided by guided spirits tasting using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
Students will also learn proper spirits service, with focus on bar equipment, glassware, service temperatures and cocktail making/construction techniques.
Additional course content and exam details can be found in the course specification.
Sessions:
SEATTLE, WA
Sunday, June 22, 2025; 9:30am to 5:00pm
Certification exam at end of class.
Course location: El Gaucho, 2200 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
PORTLAND, OR
Email us to be notified when our next WSET Level 1 in Spirits is scheduled.
Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 1 – ONLINE Course.
This introductory spirits course introduces students to the major spirits categories including Brandy, Vodka, Whisk(e)y, Rum, Tequila and Flavored spirits. Students will learn how base material, distillation choices, and maturation impact and define these various styles and the variations within them. Discussion of these above will be further aided by guided spirits tasting using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
Students will also learn proper spirits service, with focus on bar equipment, glassware, service temperatures and cocktail making/construction techniques.
Additional course content and exam details can be found in the course specification.
Sessions:
SEATTLE, WA
Sunday, June 22, 2025; 9:30am to 5:00pm
Certification exam at end of class.
Course location: El Gaucho, 2200 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
PORTLAND, OR
Email us to be notified when our next WSET Level 1 in Spirits is scheduled.
Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 1 – ONLINE Course.
