WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits
ay Caves Bernard-Massard
€660 (inclu VAT)
Two days to learn how to taste spirits with knowledge and precision
15 hours * taste 40 glasses * 60 minute multiple choice exam
Upcoming Level 2 courses
Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|
 WSET Level 2 – French – Benoit | 30 June & 01 July 2026 | 9:30 – 17:00 |
Behind every bottle lies knowledge that you will master
The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits gives you a complete understanding of spirits and their world. You will learn how each spirit is made, how to identify its characteristics, and how to evaluate it with precision. This course teaches you to taste, describe, and compare spirits with confidence, whether you work in the industry or are a passionate enthusiast looking to deepen your knowledge.
What you will learn:
- Influence of production methods on the characteristics of spirits and liqueurs
- Characteristics of major spirits and liqueurs worldwide
- Learning the basics of cocktails and their main categories
- Assessment of a spirit using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits (Level 2)
The Exam
The WSET Level 2 assessment is conducted via a closed-book written exam, consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. To pass, a minimum score of 55% is required.
In terms of preparation, the course includes a total of 26 hours of estimated study time: 15 hours of guided learning (including 1 hour for the exam) and approximately 11 hours of independent study.
Upon passing the exam, you will receive a globally recognized digital certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).
For more information, please download the WSET Level 2 guidelines.
FAQs:
- Tutored tasting of 40 glasses
- WSET course materials (sent to you upon receipt of payment for the course)
- WSET Level 2 exam on last day of the class
- Snacks for the food and wine pairing class (NOTE: Lunch is not provided, students will have a lunch-break to eat at a local cafe)
Students must be of legal drinking age (16 in Luxembourg). There are no other entry requirements for Level 2, however Level 1 is recommended for those with limited knowledge of spirits.
Registrations will close 12 business days before the course date as required by WSET exam registration deadlines, or earlier if the class is full.
- Students must attend the course to be eligible to sit the exam. WSET does not authorize any candidate to attend an exam without attending the course.
- At the start of the exam, all candidates must show the invigilator photo ID as proof of identity.
- The exam is ‘closed book’. Candidates must follow WSET’s examinations conduct including no cheating during the exam. Failure to adhere to WSET’s exam conduct requirements could render your exam invalid.
WSET has 15 working days to grade exams from the date they receive the papers in London.
We will inform you by email when WSET sends us the grade list.
Successful candidates will receive a digital certificate.
If you fail your exam you can pay to re-take the exam. Please contact WSET@bernard-massard.lu for the fee applicable and dates of future exams.
You can transfer your class date for a small admin fee (€25) up to 10 business days before the class start-date. Cancellations/changes after the 10 business-day deadline cannot be accommodated as we will have incurred fees with WSET for your place.
Yes, you can register via e-mail and we can invoice you for the course fees. E-mail WSET@bernard-massard.lu for more information.
Currently we are offering classes in English and French. However, WSET materials are available in many languages. If you are interested in other language options please email WSET@bernard-massard.lu.
Please inform us of any food allergies and intolerances on your registration form as some of our courses/events include food. We will do our best to accommodate however we do not accept any liability for allergic reactions that occur during or after our events. We do not prepare food on-site so we can only pass on the ingredient information from our caterers and therefore we do not accept any liability for allergic reactions.
Equal Opportunities
The Bernard-Massard Wine Academy and WSET strive to ensure that these qualifications are accessible to everyone. If you have any accessibility or educational needs, please email WSET@bernard-massard.lu so we can find a solution. Please see our Policies and Procedures document for more information.
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- 1 day
- 7 hours
- 12 glasses
We look forward to seeing you in class soon!
Caves Bernard-Massard – 22, Route du Vin, Grevenmacher L-6794