Harare, Level 1 Spirits
$275.00
18 in stock
Description
🇿🇼 WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits
Course dates
16 April 2026 08h30 – 16h00
Exam date
16 April 2026 16h30
Venue
Harare, Zimbabwe
Cost
$275 (USD)
Payment deadline
30 March 2026
Dive into the basics with our entry-level course, the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits.
Course information
This entry level course will suit candidates wanting to learn more about spirits within an interactive, structured framework and for those with their first job in hospitality, retail or in other sectors of the spirits industry
The qualification provides basic product knowledge of styles, production methods and service of spirits. By the end of the course you will be able to taste and describe spirits using a globally-recognised approach, identify important styles of spirits, and know the raw materials and production methods that define them.
No prior spirits knowledge is required, just enthusiasm!
All our in-person classes are delivered in English therefore a good level of English is beneficial.
You must be at least 18 years old to enrol on any of our courses.
Topics you will cover in the Level 1 Spirits course
The basic principles of spirit production
The main types and styles of spirits: Brandy, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Whisk(e)y and
Flavoured Spirits
Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
How to store and serve spirits
How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
Exam / Assessment
The Level 1 Award in Spirits exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions
Exam must completed in 45 minutes
To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions
The exam papers are sent to WSET in London to be marked, it ensures global continuity with the results
Successful students will receive a WSET digital certificate
Included in the course fee
The course will be hosted in-person with a WSET certified educator
You receive a Level 1 Wines Workbook An introduction to Spirits
The WSET Global exam fee
Tutored tastings of 10+ spirits
Courier cost for course material from, and exams to London
A digital WSET certificate when you pass