• Classes
    • ACADEMY CLASSES
    • WSET L1 SAKE
    • WSET L1 WINE
    • WSET L2 WINE
    • WSET L3 WINE
    • WSET L1 SPIRITS
    • WSET L2 SPIRITS
    • LEVEL 3 SPIRITS
  • Shop
  • Resources
    • STUDY RESOURCES >
      • FLASH CARDS FOR STUDY
      • Video Library
      • Wine Vocabulary
    • STAFF TRAINING RESOURCES
    • BEVERAGE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
    • WSET Wine Suggestions
    • Our Library >
      • Wine Books
      • Viti / Vini
      • SPIRITS, COCKTAILS AND BARTENDING BOOKS
      • BEER BOOKS
      • SAKE BOOKS
      • DRINKS BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY & SERVICE BOOKS
  • Academy Blog
  • Member Portal
    • WSET Student Resources >
      • WSET L1 Spirits
      • WSET L2 Spirits
      • WSET L3 Spirits
      • WSET L1 Wine
      • WSET L2 Wine
      • WSET L3 Wine
    • Maison Ferrand
    • Murphy Distributors
    • ASG
    • USBG/CT Industry
    • PRO - S&L
    • AIC
    • Eder Bros.
  • About
    • Brian Mitchell
    • Associate Educators
    • WSET
    • Location
    • Testimonials
    • For Hire >
      • Corporate Tastings
      • Private Tastings
  • Contact
  • The Policy Page
New England Wine Academy
  • Classes
    • ACADEMY CLASSES
    • WSET L1 SAKE
    • WSET L1 WINE
    • WSET L2 WINE
    • WSET L3 WINE
    • WSET L1 SPIRITS
    • WSET L2 SPIRITS
    • LEVEL 3 SPIRITS
  • Shop
  • Resources
    • STUDY RESOURCES >
      • FLASH CARDS FOR STUDY
      • Video Library
      • Wine Vocabulary
    • STAFF TRAINING RESOURCES
    • BEVERAGE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
    • WSET Wine Suggestions
    • Our Library >
      • Wine Books
      • Viti / Vini
      • SPIRITS, COCKTAILS AND BARTENDING BOOKS
      • BEER BOOKS
      • SAKE BOOKS
      • DRINKS BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY & SERVICE BOOKS
  • Academy Blog
  • Member Portal
    • WSET Student Resources >
      • WSET L1 Spirits
      • WSET L2 Spirits
      • WSET L3 Spirits
      • WSET L1 Wine
      • WSET L2 Wine
      • WSET L3 Wine
    • Maison Ferrand
    • Murphy Distributors
    • ASG
    • USBG/CT Industry
    • PRO - S&L
    • AIC
    • Eder Bros.
  • About
    • Brian Mitchell
    • Associate Educators
    • WSET
    • Location
    • Testimonials
    • For Hire >
      • Corporate Tastings
      • Private Tastings
  • Contact
  • The Policy Page

WSET L1 SPIRITS

Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Spirits
If you wish to receive information on this class or any other information from NEWA, please email bmitchell@newenglandwineacademy.com

The Level 1 Award in Spirits is a beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits.

What You Will Learn:
  • 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)

There is no prerequisite for this class.

New England Wine Academy also provides access to additional study material to ensure you have a full and rewarding study experience.


This qualification has a minimum requirement of 6 hours of study time - and is generally broken down in the following:
In-person Classes
  • Approximately 6 hours of delivery time with WSET course provider - New England Wine Academy
  • This is a one-day session
Online Classes
  •  4 weeks covering 5 modules
  • 6 hours of total course time
Assessment
  • Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions.

On successful completion of the examination you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo. This qualification is Ofqual regulated.

Please note
Thomas Hooker Brewery is the location of the classes/exams, but classes are hosted by New England Wine Academy, which is a WSET Approved Program Provider and is solely responsible for all questions and bookings.
For inquiries, please contact - bmitchell@newenglandwineacademy.com.


Traditional / In-person Class Delivery
"In-person" or "Traditional" is defined as classes that are held in the classroom and under a traditional classroom setting. 
The minimum attendance to run a session is 8 students. If this minimum is not met - New England Wine Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone the session and refund all tuition payments.

Hybrid Class Delivery
"Hybrid" is defined as classes that are held over a virtual meeting platform, such as Zoom, by a designated instructor. 
These courses will have a specific start and end dates, with set times for the delivery of class sessions. Generally speaking, there are no limits to student attendance, but New England Wine Academy does reserve the right to cancel or postpone a course if at least a minimum attendance is not met.

Online Class Delivery
"Online" is defined as classes that are administered via remote learning platforms, and are generally held with no set class times or live instructor. WSET Online classes are conducted using the Canvas platform, and there is no minimum student level. Students book through New England Wine Academy, follow the online sessions at their own pace, and take their exam with New England Wine Academy on the assigned dates. There is a WSET approved instructor assigned to each session, and this instructor will give feedback on quizzes, tasting notes, etc.
​
EXAMS
WSET is now offering level 1 and level 2 exams with the option to take exams online, rather than in-person. When you check out for a class enrollment, you will be asked to make a selection as to the exam setting you wish to pursue. There is a small additional charge for the remote invigilation process as there is an additional third-party system used for control and validation purposes.
​
Please follow this link to review the Candidate Remote Invigilation document prior to making a final decision.

Students taking a Remote Invigilation exam (online) must be aware that they will receive multiple advance emails with instruction on how to perform a systems check, as well as the link to the exam. Students must review the system check procedure and make NEWA and/or WSET aware of any issues that may prevent them from taking an RI exam on the specified day. Failure to do this may result in an inability to sit the exam on the scheduled date, and could result in a forfeiture of the exam fee. WSET does provide a comprehensive Remote Invigilation Guide, which can be reviewed here.​

Although it is highly recommended that candidates take their exams on the assigned course date, from time to time life happens. Candidates do have up to 1 year from the course date to complete their exams - either in-person or remotely.

Please click here to view the WSET Level 1 Spirits Course Specification.
Picture
Please note, cancelling or rescheduling an exam once your class has commenced, will result in a $35 administrative charge.
Cancelling or rescheduling an exam within 16 working days of the exam date will result in the $35 administrative fee plus a new exam fee (this is the same as the re-sit fee for your respective class and exam type). We apologize for this inconvenience but WSET is fairly strict with its registration deadlines and these time frames are out of our control.
We work with our students to ensure they are aware of all dates, but please mark your calendars with all relevant dates/times. Let us know as early as possible if you are unable to make and exam for any reason.
If you book a class past the registration deadline, you will be placed in the next available class.​

Click here to go to the WSET Level 1 Spirits Enrollment Page

Spirits 1 In-Person Course dates are outlined below.
Please pay attention to course enrollment deadlines,
which are highlighted in red as well as exam dates and times.


Spirits 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Please pay attention to course enrollment deadlines,
which are highlighted in red as well as exam dates and times.

May 1, 2023  >  May 28, 2023
Deadline to enroll is Apr 20
In-Person Exam - Jun 10, 2023 - 9:15am
Online Exam - Jun 10, 2023 - 9:30am


Jun 26, 2023  >  Jul 23, 2023
Deadline to enroll is Jun 15
In-Person Exam - Aug 5, 2022 - 9:15am
Online Exam - Aug 5, 2022 - 9:30am


Click here to go to the WSET Level 1 Spirits Enrollment Page
Class Registration Page
For Hire Events - Bring the Tasting to You!
​FAQs
​Contact
​                                  
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Registration, Shipping & Cancellation
​Access, Diversity, Equity & Compliance
Picture
Copyright 2018 > 2022 by New England Wine Academy, LLC  ​
  • Classes
    • ACADEMY CLASSES
    • WSET L1 SAKE
    • WSET L1 WINE
    • WSET L2 WINE
    • WSET L3 WINE
    • WSET L1 SPIRITS
    • WSET L2 SPIRITS
    • LEVEL 3 SPIRITS
  • Shop
  • Resources
    • STUDY RESOURCES >
      • FLASH CARDS FOR STUDY
      • Video Library
      • Wine Vocabulary
    • STAFF TRAINING RESOURCES
    • BEVERAGE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
    • WSET Wine Suggestions
    • Our Library >
      • Wine Books
      • Viti / Vini
      • SPIRITS, COCKTAILS AND BARTENDING BOOKS
      • BEER BOOKS
      • SAKE BOOKS
      • DRINKS BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY & SERVICE BOOKS
  • Academy Blog
  • Member Portal
    • WSET Student Resources >
      • WSET L1 Spirits
      • WSET L2 Spirits
      • WSET L3 Spirits
      • WSET L1 Wine
      • WSET L2 Wine
      • WSET L3 Wine
    • Maison Ferrand
    • Murphy Distributors
    • ASG
    • USBG/CT Industry
    • PRO - S&L
    • AIC
    • Eder Bros.
  • About
    • Brian Mitchell
    • Associate Educators
    • WSET
    • Location
    • Testimonials
    • For Hire >
      • Corporate Tastings
      • Private Tastings
  • Contact
  • The Policy Page