WSET Level 1 Award Details

WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits will take place on July 19th, 2026. 11 am to 7:00 pm:

Certification EXAM on the same day.

Course fee: $395

This course takes place at Vintana Wine + Dine

Enrollment ends 10 business days before class.

Before enrolling, read our Policy and Procedures and Cancellation and Refund policies.

Resit fee is $120

For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of spirits. You’ll explore the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas

• The basic principles of spirit production
• The main types and styles of spirits
• How to serve spirits
• Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
• How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)

• Level 1 Study Guide
• Six Hours of Instructor-led training
• 45-minute supervised assessment

Upon successful exam results, you will receive a digital certificate from WSET and a lapel pin.

For more information and full details, download the Specification below.

Specification

For reasonable accommodations, you must contact us before enrolling at freakygrapes@gmail.com

Freaky People Grape Adventures WSET Award in Spirits is taught by Julie Peggar, WSET Certified Educator of Spirits.

Freaky People Grape Adventurers APP number is 3194

C ancellation and refund policy