Irish Whiskey Courses — Within a Full WSET Spirits Qualification
Looking for an Irish whiskey course online? The Irish Whiskey & Spirits Institute delivers WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Award in Spirits as live Zoom classes with posted tasting samples. You study Irish whiskey alongside Scotch, bourbon, rum, gin, tequila, Cognac and more — and at Level 2 we go deeper into Irish whiskey and Irish spirits than the standard WSET syllabus.
Private team sessions are available for bars, hotels, retailers and distributors. Level 1 €250 · Level 2 €550 Ireland / £475 UK. Training funding may be available for Irish businesses. WSET Level 3 is planned for 2027.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an Irish whiskey-only course?
No. WSET Level 1 and Level 2 cover the full spirits world — whisky/whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, tequila/mezcal, brandy/Cognac and liqueurs. Our differentiator is deeper Irish whiskey and Irish spirits content within that syllabus.
Are classes live or pre-recorded?
Live, interactive Zoom classes with a WSET Certified Educator. Sample packs are posted to you before the course.
Do you offer private team training?
Yes. Private sessions are available for bars, hotels, retailers and distributors.
What does Level 1 cost?
€250 in Ireland. GBP pricing is available on request for the UK and Northern Ireland.
What does Level 2 cost?
€550 in Ireland and £475 in the UK and Northern Ireland.
Can Irish businesses get funding?
Training funding may be available for Irish businesses. Ask us about funding options for your team.
Will you run WSET Level 3?
WSET Level 3 in Spirits is planned for 2027.