WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits ONLINE [Aug 22 - Sept 26]
Course runs August 22 - September 26, 2024
Live Webinars: Thursdays 08/29, 09/05, 09/12, and 09/26 from 1pm-2:30pm ET.
Can’t attend? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 6-week session.
Exam will be online Sunday September 29, 2024 at noon ET, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
If you know the basic spirits categories—such as what separates a tequila from a rum and that Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland —then begin at Level 2. This beginner to intermediate spirits course offers greater breadth and depth of material, more tasting opportunities and additional classroom hours compared to Level 1. It’s for anyone who:
Works in spirits or who want a career in the industry
Has a serious interest in deepening their spirits knowledge
Wishes to become a more confident spirits taster
In this course you’ll learn:
About a wide range of spirits and the main ingredients used in the production of spirits.
Important spirits producing regions and countries around the world.
The ins and outs serving spirits and the use of spirits in cocktails
How techniques used during the 4 steps of production (processing of raw materials, fermentation, distillation, and post-distillation operations) affect the style and quality of spirits, and learn how to describe these spirits with confidence using WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits®.
Why Study WSET Level 2 With Commonwealth Wine School?
All students have 12 month access to our Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live and recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.
Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
All students receive a hard copy of the proprietary WSET Level 2 Study Pack which includes a textbook, work book, and Systematic Approach to Tasting laminated card.
Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.
Commonwealth Wine School students also receive access to industry discounts that will help you in your study of wine.
How does the Online Course work?
The online course is based around a six-week online program with online educator support available for this time. It features 4 live lecture and tasting webinars, recorded lectures, activities, and quizzes and can also be accessed at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.
Each module includes a series of independent activities to help you understand spirits labeling terminology and recognize the styles produced by the different raw materials used in key spirits producing regions and countries.
There is a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook.
Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study. While participation in the webinars is encouraged, it is NOT required, as all webinars will be recorded and posted to the Online Learning Platform.
You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should you have any questions.
Each module includes a series of independent activities to help you understand the differences between the raw materials used, as well as the differing fermentation, distillation, and post-distillation techniques of the various styles of spirits.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam (see schedule above), and upon passing, will receive a Level 2 WSET certificate.
Spirits Tasting:
Students will receive a list of Spirits that can be assessed throughout the course. Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. For the complete specification for this course click here
Cost: $725
Location: Online
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage within the United States.