WSET Award level 2 in Spirits
The course is based around a five-week, six-module online programme with a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this five-week window. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
The course prepares the student for our qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the key styles of spirits and how they are made.
Students should be advised to taste a range of spirits during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
Course Code Starting date Finish date
O2WI2207APP 11/07/2022 14/08/2022
Course structure
Module 1: Introducing spirits
Module 2: Fruit and sugar cane spirits
Module 3: Whisk(e)y, Tequila and Mezcal
Module 4: Vodka; flavoured spirits; liqueurs and aromatised wines
Module 5: Bar essentials and cocktails
Module 6: Revision and resources
Examination
Examination date must be scheduled with More than Wines. It is a 60 minute exam that must take place after the advertised finish date of the course. This examination can be via Remote Invigilation or in paper.
APPs must provide the relevant and current WSET study materials for this course.