This course is for those working in the industry or for people who just love spirits – it’s an intermediate level course where you will develop your knowledge

  • You do not need any previous experience, but it is suitable for industry professionals and those with a really keen interest in the main global types and styles of spirit who have some existing knowledge already (it is much less basic than the Level 1)
  • The course covers raw ingredients and production methods in the key spirits as well as how to use spirits in cocktails. You’ll also learn how to describe the taste of spirits
  • You will get to know a range of spirit types including fruit spirits (Cognacs, for example), whiskey/whisky, rum, tequila, mezcal, vodka, gin, vermouth and liqueurs
  • Choose from an in-person course or an online course
  • Find out what you’ll be studying on the course specification here
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Additional Information

You need to be over 18 (you’ll be tasting around 30 samples) and we provide you with extra support in the form of our exclusive study guides. These are free to Northern Wine School students and have been developed to really help you with your studies.

The course ends in an exam which is usually taken in person. If you’re studying at home or online, this is in Manchester. However, due to COVID-19, WSET has made it possible to take this exam online. It is a 50 question multiple-choice exam which lasts for one hour. You must score 55% or above to pass. Those who pass will get a certificate and lapel pin and the right to use the associated WSET Certified logo. Oh, by the way: we have a 100% pass rate! For more details about the online exam, please click here.

 Purchasing one of our courses as a gift? They’ll love you forever! Please make sure you let us know their details after purchase (first & last names, date of birth & email address). They will need to be registered to take the exam at the end. They won’t be sent anything until a couple of weeks before the course, so the surprise won’t be spoiled - don’t worry!

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits Courses

Classroom Course

Our WSET Spirits Level 2 classroom courses take place over three consecutive weeks – one full day each week. They are run by a WSET Certified Wine Educator (with a 100% pass rate). You will be given the WSET Spirits 2 Study Guide and SAT tasting card. We supply the spirits that you will be tasting (there are around 30).

You’ll take the exam at the end of the final session. And don’t forget: you have free access to our WSET Spirits 2 study guides so you can consolidate your learning and practice before the day.

This course requires you to attend three full days of classroom lessons.

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits | 3 Week Course | Manchester
From £500.00

Location: 113 Portland Street, Manchester
Duration: 3 weeks (1 full day a week)
Next course: November 21, 2024

  • 3 days tuition and support from a WSET Certified Educator
  • WSET Level 2 Spirits student pack
  • 30 tasting samples
  • FREE access to our exclusive Level 2 Spirits study guide
  • First attempt at the paper exam
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WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits | Condensed 3 Day Course | Manchester
From £500.00

Location: 113 Portland Street, Manchester
Duration: 3 days
Next course: March 4, 2025

  • 3 days tuition and support from a WSET Certified Educator
  • WSET Level 2 Spirits student pack
  • 30 tasting samples
  • FREE access to our exclusive Level 2 Spirits study guide
  • First attempt at the paper exam
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Online Course

This is a five-week course with a choice of start dates and is taught via the WSET Digital Classroom. It’s the same syllabus as the classroom course and you are given weekly activities, but you can study at your own pace. We will provide you with a list of spirits to source for the tastings.

You will be sent the WSET Spirits 2 Study Guide and SAT tasting card. We provide support via email and Skype (should you wish). The course materials are available for a year after the course has ended.

You also have free access to our WSET Spirits 2 study guides so you can consolidate your learning and practice before the day. The exam will take place in central Manchester or online and we will register you for a date that suits you.

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits | 5 Week Online Course (Tasting Samples Not Included)
From £565.00

Location: Online classroom
Duration: 5 weeks
Next course: September 30, 2024

  • Modular, guided 5 week course taught via the WSET’s Online Classroom
  • WSET Spirits 2 student pack posted to any UK mainland address (you will be provided with a digital copy if ordering from outside the UK)
  • First attempt at the online exam
  • FREE access to our exclusive Level 2 study guide
  • Help and support from a WSET Certified Educator by email or Zoom, if needed
  • You must source tasting samples yourself
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WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits | 5 Week Online Course (Tasting Samples Included)
From £800.00

Location: Online classroom
Duration: 5 weeks
Next course: September 30, 2024

  • Modular, guided 5 week course taught via the WSET’s Online Classroom
  • WSET Spirits 2 student pack posted to any UK mainland address (you will be provided with a digital copy if ordering from outside the UK)
  • First attempt at the online exam
  • FREE access to our exclusive Level 2 study guide
  • Help and support from a WSET Certified Educator by email or Zoom, if needed
  • A convenient box of 32 x 20ml recommended tasting samples sent to you from eTasting.com
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WSET Level 1 & 2 exams can be taken online for online taught courses & resits. Please read the Candidate Information Document for technical requirements, or get in touch with any questions you have.
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