Whether you are a spirits professional or an enthusiastic consumer, gain a thorough understanding of the world of spirits in this comprehensive course exploring the styles, history and production of spirits such as brandy, whisk(e)y, rum, tequila, vodka, gin and liqueurs. Students will learn how to systematically taste and evaluate spirits; how distillation, base material, and maturation impact the ultimate product; and finally, how to shake and stir it all together to create both classic and contemporary cocktails.
The WSET Level 2 Spirits Course is an internationally recognized certification program. Students who complete this course and successfully pass the certification exam are awarded the WSET Level 2 Spirits Certificate.
More details about the course can be found in the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits Specification Guide.
Sunday/Monday, May 17/18, 2026; 9:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: Taken online Sunday, June 7, at noon (or by appointment)
Course location: El Gaucho, Seattle, WA
Email us to be notified once this course is scheduled.
Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 2 Online Course.
Whether you are a spirits professional or an enthusiastic consumer, gain a thorough understanding of the world of spirits in this comprehensive course exploring the styles, history and production of spirits such as brandy, whisk(e)y, rum, tequila, vodka, gin and liqueurs. Students will learn how to systematically taste and evaluate spirits; how distillation, base material, and maturation impact the ultimate product; and finally, how to shake and stir it all together to create both classic and contemporary cocktails.
The WSET Level 2 Spirits Course is an internationally recognized certification program. Students who complete this course and successfully pass the certification exam are awarded the WSET Level 2 Spirits Certificate.
More details about the course can be found in the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits Specification Guide.
Sunday/Monday, May 17/18, 2026; 9:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: Taken online Sunday, June 7, at noon (or by appointment)
Course location: El Gaucho, Seattle, WA
Email us to be notified once this course is scheduled.
Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 2 Online Course.
This course is ideal for professionals or enthusiasts who want to take their knowledge to the next level. Although there are no pre-requisites for this course, many students elect to begin their studies with the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Course.
