Delivered by WiSP CAMPUS, the WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits qualification is designed for professionals and amateurs wishing to perfect their knowledge through the necessary theoretical background and proven spirits tasting method. The WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits is the only internationally-recognised certification that leads you to various career paths in the wine and spirits sector. Successful WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits certification course provides a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge high-valued for bar service, retail and wholesale careers. After completing this course, you will be able to describe the characteristics of the main spirits and flavoured wines and their production methods. Successful candidates will be able to make informed recommendations to customers, serve them professionally and expertly, and guide their choice according to their tastes and budget. WiSP delivers the WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits certification course, in English or French, at its Bordeaux or Paris campuses.
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Success Rate
96% (years 2022-23)
Tuition Fees
750 €
Delivery Mode
In-class
Level
Intermediate
Entry Requirements
(WSET® ® Level 1 Award in Spirits)
Duration
2 days (14 hours)
Sensory Training
25 spirits
Languages
English and French
Self-Study Time
10 hours
Campuses
Paris / Bordeaux
Examination
50 MCQs (Resit Exam: Available)
I validate my registration with the support of the WiSP team.
Seven days after my registration validation, I receive the textbooks necessary for my pre-course preparation and access codes to the WiSP e-learning platform (FR version only). Self-study time recommended: 15 hours.
Fifteen days before the course start date, an e-mail will provide me with all the necessary information and required study materials for Day 1.
On Day 1, I join fellow learners in my group training session. The in-class mode alternates between theory, consolidation and tasting practice.
The examination occurs on the last day and last hour of training. The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (60 minutes).
Six weeks after the exam, I will receive my results by e-mail. If I successfully pass my exam, I will receive my WSET® certificate and lapel pin by post.
WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits holders looking to build on their acquired knowledge.
Sommeliers
Those involved in wine tourism.
Entrepreneurs, wine merchants and professionals of the international spirits trade who wish to obtain highly-valued skills and a recognised qualification.
Spirits enthusiasts who wish to know everything there is to know.
Individuals in professional transition and pursuing a spirits career skills and looking for a recognised qualification.
How to taste and assess spirits.
An overview of the beverage alcohol industry.
How to display spirits on the shelf.
How to serve spirits and liqueurs in a bar or cocktail bar professionally and expertly.
The flavouring and colouring techniques for spirits and liqueurs.
The various world's spirit types: fruit spirits, whiskey, rum and cachaça, tequila and mezcal, and vodka.
How to describe spirits using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT).
Gaspard is part of the team of experts at La Maison du Whisky, the leading distributor of premium spirits in France. In particular, he is in charge of training for
...Our Bordeaux spirits specialist is a self-taught man with inexhaustible knowledge. However, he has been able to validate his empirical learning into recognized certifications over the years. After a first
...The WSET® book Spirits: Looking Beyond the Label
Covers the entire course content. This book contains valuable, helpful information to use throughout the course duration and your professional career.
The WSET® Student's Workbook
Will help you through the course (diagrams, maps, illustrations, etc.), take notes, and prepare for the exam.
The WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
This is the tasting method WSET Will be used during your sensory training practice.
October 2023
Training schedule: 9:00am – 12:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Training days: October 16, 17, 2023
Exam day: October 17, 2023
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France.
November 2023
Training schedule: 9:00am – 12:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Training days: November 13, 14, 2023
Exam day: November 14, 2023
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France.
November 2023
Training schedule: 9am/12:30pm – 2pm/5:30pm
Training days: November 13-14, 2023
Exam day: November 14, 2023
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France
November 2023
Training schedule: 9:00am – 12:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Training days: November 13, 14, 2023
Exam day: November 14, 2023
Address: 88 Quai de Paludate, 33800 Bordeaux.
December 2023
Training schedule: 9:00am – 12:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Training days: December 11, 12, 2023
Exam day: December 12, 2023
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France.
January 2024
Training schedule: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Training days: January 8th and 9th, 2024
Exam day: January 9th, 2024
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France
November 2023
Training schedule: 9:00am – 12:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Training days: November 13, 14, 2023
Exam day: November 14, 2023
Address: 88 Quai de Paludate, 33800 Bordeaux.
March 2024
Training schedule: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Training days: March 25th and 26th, 2024
Exam day: March 26th, 2024
Address: 88 quai de paludate, 33800 Bordeaux, France
June 2024
Training schedule: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Training days: June 10th and 11th, 2024
Exam day: June 11th, 2024
Address: 88 quai de Paludate, 33800 Bordeaux, France
October 2023
Training schedule: 9:00am – 12:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Training days: October 16, 17, 2023
Exam day: October 17, 2023
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France.
November 2023
Training schedule: 9am/12:30pm – 2pm/5:30pm
Training days: November 13-14, 2023
Exam day: November 14, 2023
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France
November 2023
Training schedule: 9:00am – 12:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Training days: November 13, 14, 2023
Exam day: November 14, 2023
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France.
December 2023
Training schedule: 9:00am – 12:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Training days: December 11, 12, 2023
Exam day: December 12, 2023
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France.
January 2024
Training schedule: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Training days: January 8th and 9th, 2024
Exam day: January 9th, 2024
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France
March 2024
Training schedule: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Training days: March 4th and 5th, 2024
Exam day: March 5th, 2024
Address: La Maison du Whisky, 20 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris, France
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Individualised support throughout your course duration.
A course that combines theory and tasting sensory training.
An innovative and inclusive pedagogical approach.
Certified educators and spirits experts.
100% success rate in the Online WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits.
Be an active community member committed to developing the wine and spirits industry.
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Site updated on 16/01/2023.