{"title":"Spirits Courses Online","description":"\u003cp\u003eWSET spirits courses covering whisky, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, brandy and liqueurs. Live Zoom classes with posted tasting samples. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/spirits-courses\"\u003eRead the spirits hub\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/irish-whiskey-courses\"\u003eIrish whiskey courses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wset-level-1-award-in-spirits-online","title":"WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Online","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIreland's leading provider of spirits training.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLive, interactive online class\u003c\/strong\u003e — one day (09:00–17:00) with a WSET Certified Educator. No travel required: your tasting samples are posted to you, and you join from home or work. Private team sessions available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is the ideal starting point for bar staff, hospitality teams, retail, and enthusiasts. You will explore the main styles of spirits through sight, smell and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpirits you will study\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligned with the WSET Level 1 syllabus, the course introduces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisky \/ whiskey (including Irish whiskey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRum and other sugar-cane spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGin and other flavoured spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVodka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTequila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrandy \/ Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiqueurs and aromatised drinks as covered in Level 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to serve spirits and build a balanced cocktail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrish whiskey sits within the wider whisky category — and as the Irish Whiskey \u0026amp; Spirits Institute, we bring practical Irish spirits context to every class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Zoom tuition (one day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosted spirit sample pack (20 ml samples)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWSET study materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline exam (30 multiple-choice questions) via remote invigilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWSET certificate and lapel pin on successful completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e €250 (Ireland). GBP pricing on request for UK \u0026amp; NI. Training funding may be available for Irish businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2027 Level 1 dates (Tuesdays)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23 Feb, 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 25 May, 29 Jun, 27 Jul, 31 Aug, 28 Sep, 26 Oct 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWSET Level 3 Award in Spirits is planned for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/irish-whiskey-courses\"\u003eIrish whiskey courses\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/spirits-courses\"\u003eSpirits courses hub\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gin\"\u003eGin\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whisky\"\u003eWhisky\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rum-rhum\"\u003eRum\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vodka\"\u003eVodka\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/courses\"\u003eAll WSET courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an Irish whiskey-only course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Level 1 covers whisky\/whiskey (including Irish whiskey), rum, gin, vodka, tequila, brandy\/Cognac and liqueurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre classes live or pre-recorded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive, interactive Zoom with a WSET Certified Educator. 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Training funding may be available for Irish businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUpcoming dates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9–10 Dec 2026; then 8–9 Feb, 8–9 Mar, 12–13 Apr, 10–11 May 2027 (further 2027 dates listed on this page).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWSET Level 3 Award in Spirits is planned for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/irish-whiskey-courses\"\u003eIrish whiskey courses\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/spirits-courses\"\u003eSpirits courses hub\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gin\"\u003eGin\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whisky\"\u003eWhisky\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rum-rhum\"\u003eRum\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vodka\"\u003eVodka\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/courses\"\u003eAll WSET courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an Irish whiskey-only course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Level 2 covers the full WSET spirits syllabus. 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