WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits

To enroll in the WSET Level 2 Spirits course, it’s preferable to have completed Level 1. If you already have a strong professional background, you can directly access Level 2. Please contact the WiSP team for more information.

The WSET Level 2 Spirits course is designed for enthusiasts or individuals in career transitions looking to acquire solid theoretical knowledge of spirits and master the systematic WSET approach to tasting.

It is also suitable for professionals working in the fields of hospitality, hotels, wine tourism, sommeliers, and those involved in the production and distribution of spirits.

Our courses are not focused on specific careers but rather on in-depth knowledge of spirit products and the development of specific skills. This can enhance your career opportunities in areas such as sommelier roles, cellar management, wine tourism, international spirits sales, bartending, or expertise in mixology and cocktails.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has over 50 years of experience in designing and delivering training programs and certifications in the wine and spirits industry. WSET is recognized as the global leader in this field, and the WSET Level 2 in Spirits is a globally recognized certification.

This certified course primarily focuses on tasting the world’s great spirits. The WSET Level 2 in Spirits program covers key production methods, raw materials, major categories of spirits and liqueurs, as well as spirits service practices and their use in cocktails.

The course spans 2 days, whether in Paris at the Maison du Whisky premises or on our Bordeaux campus. In addition to the 2 days of in-person training, plan for 10 hours of personal study to ensure success in the exam.

Online, the WSET Level 2 in Spirits course is spread over five weeks and includes six modules. We recommend dedicating six hours per week to cover online activities and reading the provided books. You will have unlimited access to the online learning platform at any time, which offers various e-learning modules, including text, video, and interactive activities. Our WiSP online learning platform also offers engaging content to enhance your learning experience. We also provide a tablet and smartphone application for flexibility.

We deliberately limit our in-person groups to 20 learners to maintain a friendly environment and quality interactions.

All our courses can be funded depending on your status at the time of application. WSET courses are recognized by the industry and eligible for funding through the Personal Training Account (CPF) or Pôle Emploi (AIF). Please consult our dedicated page for more details on available financing options. 

The program includes in-depth study of the main categories of whisky, tequila, mezcal, vodka, as well as

You will have the opportunity to taste more than 25 different spirits during the course.

You will be guided by Gaspard Dutheil, https://wisp-campus.com/formateur/gaspard-dutheil/?lang=en an expert in spirits from Maison du Whisky,

or by Hugo Plault, https://wisp-campus.com/formateur/hugo-plault/?lang=en, our Bordeaux-based spirits specialist with extensive knowledge.

Once enrolled, you will receive an educational package by mail, including the book “Spirits: Beyond the Label,” the student workbook with diagrams, maps, and illustrations, as well as the “Systematic Approach to Tasting WSET” tasting sheet. It is important to read the book “Spirits: Beyond the Label” and become familiar with the topics covered before the first day of training.

The examination consists of a 50-question multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ). To pass, you must answer correctly to at least 55% of the questions within a maximum of 1 hour.

The examination takes place during the last hour of the course, and you will receive your results by email 6 weeks after the course.

The pass rate for the WSET Level 2 in Spirits examination at WiSP is exceptional, with 100% of learners passing in 2022/2023.

All our courses offer retake sessions in case of failure, and there is no limit to the number of attempts. If you wish to know the dates of the upcoming retake sessions, please leave us a message. 

At WiSP, we take pride in receiving a 100% recommendation rating. You will receive individual support throughout your journey and beyond. Our pedagogical approach is innovative and inclusive, and our trainers are certified experts in spirits. Choose excellence with WiSP for your WSET Level 2 in Spirits course.