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Ready to step into the world of spirits? We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Discover the craft, culture, and complexity of distilled beverages from across the globe. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your expertise, our WSET spirits courses give you a clear, structured foundation and the confidence to speak about spirits with authority.
WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits
A welcoming introduction to distilled beverages
Start your spirits education with a confidence-boosting course designed for beginners. You’ll explore the key styles of distilled beverages, learn the basics of production, and understand how these styles influence aroma and flavor. This course is perfect for enthusiasts and anyone working with spirits who wants clear, structured knowledge.
WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits
A deeper understanding of categories, styles, and production
Build on your Level 1 knowledge and explore the decisions that shape aroma, flavor, and style across the major categories of spirits. You’ll develop analytical tasting skills while learning how production methods influence character and quality. This course is ideal for hospitality professionals, spirits enthusiasts, and anyone looking to speak about spirits with confidence.
Lee was a wonderful and helpful instructor that helped build confidence throughout the course by sharing his wealth of knowledge with each class. I highly recommend attending any class where he is the teacher.
Angeline G.
The classes presented by Slate Wine Academy are the most organized and easily understood available. It was a lot of material but explained in a manner that it made learning fun and enjoyable. I was almost sad when the classes ended. I would certainly recommend to anyone wishing to further their understanding of wine to use Slate Wine Academy and feel lucky to get Lee Pancake as the instructor.
Mike M.
I have taken WSET Level 1, 2 and 3 with Slate Wine & Spirits Academy and I have gained more wine knowledge than I ever thought possible. The amount of information needed for the exam is a lot and I have always felt confident in my ability to pass thanks to Slate.
Audrey L.