Pack WSET Level 1 and 2 Award in Spirits Online
Taking the WSET Level 1 & 2 Award in Spirits allows you to deepen your knowledge and build a structured understanding of styles, regions, and production traditions from around the world.
You will learn to identify raw materials, distillation processes, and the key factors that shape the diversity of spirits — from whisky to rum, gin, tequila, cognac, and many more.
By the end of the course, you will be able to analyse a spirit with method and confidence, and gain a clearer understanding of the cultural richness and evolving trends of this dynamic sector.
Build solid spirits foundations with the WSET Level 1 & 2 Awards online
- English-language course: Courses are delivered in English through WSET’s official international online platform, and all study materials are provided in English.
- Complete flexibility: Decide when and where you connect and follow your study programme at your own pace.
- Support and network: Join a global community of students and exchange with your teacher, who is available online throughout the course.
- Learning resources: Access videos, images, flashcards, quizzes, and a mock exam to help you prepare with confidence.
- Online or in-person exam: Take your exam online or in person at our centres in Paris or Marseille.
TASTINGS
You can choose to receive a WSET level 1 and WSET level 2 in spirits dedicated tasting kit with 47 spirits samples. It is optional but very helpful!
| Samples tasted: | 43 spirits |
| Capacity: | Unlimited |
| Duration: | 9 weeks |
730,00 € – 950,00 €Price range: 730,00 € through 950,00 €
Additional information
Who is this training for?
Who is this training for?
This online course is perfect for those seeking a thorough introduction to the world of spirits, mixology and cocktails.
The structure of the course
The structure of the course
Your training: 9 weeks of training online. Your exams: they can be taken online or in person (Paris or Marseille). Exams are held every month and you can choose your exam date (within 6 months). Registrations are closing 10 working days before the start of a session.
What’s covered?
What’s covered?
Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe spirits with confidence. • How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT) • How production methods affect the characteristics of spirits and liqueurs • The characteristics of the principal international spirits and liqueurs • The common equipment used and the principles involved in the service of spirits and mixing cocktails
Assessment
Assessment
For your WSET level 1 exam: A 45-minute final exam will take place. To obtain your certification, you will have to correctly answer 70% of the 30 multiple-choice questions. You will receive your result by email about 4 weeks after your exam date. Your certificate and pin will then be mailed to you. The success rate of our students in this exam was 100% in 2025. You can retake the exam if you do not pass, for a fee of 100 euros. For your WSET level 2 exam: A one-hour final exam will take place. To obtain your certification, you will have to correctly answer 55% of the 50 multiple-choice questions. You will receive your result by email about 4 weeks after your exam date. Your certificate and pin will then be mailed to you. The success rate of our students in this exam was 100% in 2025. You can retake the exam if you do not pass, for a fee of 100 euros for level 1 and 140 euros for level 2.
Prerequisites and accessibility
Prerequisites and accessibility
This training does not require prior knowledge of spirits. You must be 18 years old to register. Excellent comprehension and writing skills in the selected language are also recommended to follow the course. Our trainings are accessible to disabled persons. If you have a disability or require special adaptations that fall within our scope of action, please contact us at [email protected]. We will study together the best possible solution. By registering, you acknowledge having read and accepted our general conditions of sale and internal rules.
Satisfaction rate
Satisfaction rate
Participants rated their overall satisfaction at 5/5 in 2025.
How does your "Pack WSET Level 1 and 2 Award in Spirits Online" training work?
How does your "Pack WSET Level 1 and 2 Award in Spirits Online" training work?
Here’s how it works: You get full access to the official WSET online learning platform for 9 weeks. There are no live classes or fixed schedule — you can log in whenever suits you, and each week introduces a new topic through videos, exercises, quizzes and flashcards to help the content stick. You’ll also have access to an international forum moderated by your tutor, where you can interact with other students and ask questions along the way. You’ll also receive your ebook, so you can keep it and refer back to it whenever you need. Optional tasting kits, developed specifically for the WSET programme, are also available, so you can taste along as you learn. Once you start, you have a full year of access to the platform, so you can revisit the content whenever you like, well beyond the 9-week programme. WSET exam You have 6 months after finishing the course to sit your WSET exams. It can be taken: - Online, in English only, at one of our fixed weekly time slots, or - In person, in Paris or Marseille, if you’d prefer





