An intermediate-level qualification exploring the production of spirits and liqueurs, ideal for industry professionals or spirits enthusiasts.
Designed for those looking to enhance their knowledge in the field of spirits and liqueurs, this qualification provides insight into the fundamental production methods and key raw materials, showing how both are used to create the main styles and categories of spirits. You will also explore best practices and principles of serving spirits, as well as the use of spirits in cocktail preparation. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate and a WSET lapel pin, and you will be entitled to use the WSET certification logo.
Intensive course | Duration: 2.5 days | 15 teaching hours | 11 hours private study
Exam: 1 hour
EUR 660.00
(VAT included)
The course fee includes study materials, spirit samples, tuition, and the final examination.
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COURSE OVERVIEW ▼
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- Spirit production methods and how they influence style and quality
- The key characteristics of spirits and liqueurs
- The world's major spirit brands
- Guided tastings of approximately 30 spirits
- How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET® Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
Throughout this course, you will become a more confident spirits enthusiast under the guidance of our expert educators. You will learn to use a globally recognised tasting approach to analyse the appearance, nose, palate and quality level of a wide range of spirit styles.
By the end of the course, you will be able to identify how key raw materials and production methods influence the style and quality of the world's principal spirits and liqueurs. If you work with spirits professionally, you will be able to confidently advise on the service and use of spirits, as well as make informed recommendations to customers based on their flavour preferences and budget.
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ASSESSMENT ▼
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The Level 2 Award in Spirits examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes.
Assessment grades:
Pass: 55% – 69%
Pass with Merit: 70% – 84%
Pass with Distinction: 85% and above
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ASSESSMENT ▼
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There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, candidates must be of legal drinking age in Portugal in order to participate in any tasting activities included in the course.
This course requires a recommended total of 11 hours of private study. Candidates choosing the consecutive (intensive) study option are strongly advised to complete most of the recommended private study hours before the course begins.
The only study material required for this course is the Level 2 study pack, which will be sent once your booking has been confirmed.
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CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
BY THE CANDIDATE'S INITIATIVE
Cancellation before the end of the registration period
All cancellation requests must be submitted by email to info@southside-bartending.com no later than 5 business days before the registration deadline established for each course.
Southside Bartending will confirm receipt and acceptance of the cancellation request by email within 48 hours. Refunds will only be issued upon confirmation of the cancellation acceptance.
An administrative fee of €50, as well as the cost of any study materials and related shipping charges (if already dispatched), will be deducted from the refund amount.
Cancellation after the registration period has ended
Once the registration period has closed, candidates may no longer request the cancellation of their registration or a refund.
However, candidates may request to transfer their registration to a future course date by sending an email to info@southside-bartending.com.
If the request is made up to 6 days before the course start date, and once confirmation has been received by email, the candidate's registration will be placed on hold (the hold is valid for a period of 6 months). The candidate may then enrol in a future course by paying only a €50 administrative fee.
For cancellation requests made less than 6 business days before the course start date, no refund will be granted.
Student Notice: All transfers are subject to availability on alternative course and examination dates.
BY THE ORGANISATION'S INITIATIVE
Southside Bartending reserves the right to cancel a candidate's registration if any information provided in the application form is found to be inaccurate or misleading.
Southside Bartending also reserves the right to make changes to the course programme, venue, and schedule, as well as to cancel or postpone a course if the minimum number of participants is not reached by the registration deadline.
Where necessary, enrolled students may transfer their booking to another scheduled course of the same level at no additional cost, or request a full refund of the course fee. In all cases, Southside Bartending shall not be liable for any expenses, damages, or losses incurred by the participant.
