WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits

This introductory spirits course introduces students to the major spirits categories including Brandy, Vodka, Whisk(e)y, Rum, Tequila and Flavored spirits. Students will learn how base material, distillation choices, and maturation impact and define these various styles and the variations within them. Discussion of these above will be further aided by guided spirits tasting using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.

Students will also learn proper spirits service, with focus on bar equipment, glassware, service temperatures and cocktail making/construction techniques.

Additional course content and exam details can be found in the course specification.

Sessions:

WOODINVILLE, WA

Sunday, August 4, 2024; 9:30am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam at end of class.
Course location: DeLille Wine Cellars, Woodinville, WA.

PORTLAND, OR

Fall 2024; 9:30am to 5:00pm
Certification exam at end of class.
El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway, Portland, OR

SEATTLE, WA

Fall 2024; 9:30am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam at end of class.
Course location: TBA.

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