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Wine & Spirit Education Trust

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Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Formation1969
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Region
Worldwide
CEO
Michelle Brampton
Chairman of Trustees
Simon McMurtrie
Websitewww.wsetglobal.com

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, often referred to as WSET, is a global organization which arranges courses and exams in the fields of wine, spirits, beer, and sake. WSET was founded in 1969,[1] is headquartered in London[2] and is generally regarded as one of the world's leading providers of drinks education.[3][4] In 2016, it opened its first international office, WSET Asia Pacific, in Hong Kong in response to high demand for drinks education across Greater China.[5] In 2018, it opened WSET Americas in Hartford, CT, USA.

History and management

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WSET grew out of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association Education Committee and was set up with the financial assistance of the Worshipful Company of Vintners. The management of the WSET reports to a board of trustees made up of 8 members: three from The Worshipful Company of Vintners, three from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, one from the Worshipful Company of Distillers and another one from the Institute of Masters of Wine.[6]

Michelle Brampton took the reins as CEO from Ian Harris in February 2022.[7]

Courses

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Award certification letter and pin for completion of the Level 3 program in Wine & Spirits.

The courses given by WSET were originally intended for people in the wine & spirit trade. The WSET programmes have increasingly been attended also by non-professional connoisseurs.[8] The WSET offers professional certification in more than 70 countries worldwide, the courses are delivered by Approved Programme Providers.

WSET Awards in Wines

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  • Level 1 Award in Wines
  • Level 2 Award in Wines
  • Level 3 Award in Wines
  • Level 4 Diploma in Wines

In the past 50 years, there have been over 10,000 WSET Level 4 Diploma graduates. Those who successfully complete the Diploma are able to use the post-nominal “DipWSET” after their name.[9][10]

WSET Awards in Spirits

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  • Level 1 Award in Spirits
  • Level 2 Award in Spirits
  • Level 3 Award in Spirits

WSET Awards in Sake

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  • Level 1 Award in Sake
  • Level 2 Award in Sake
  • Level 3 Award in Sake

WSET Awards in Beer

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  • Level 1 Award in Beer
  • Level 2 Award in Beer

Notable alumni

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Notable DipWSETs include:[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ray, Johnathan, The Daily Telegraph (August 29, 2008). "The top wine-tasting courses". Archived from the original on September 1, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "About Us". Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Retrieved February 4, 2008.
  3. ^ J. Robinson (ed), The Oxford Companion to Wine, Third Edition, p. 769, Oxford University Press 2006, ISBN 0-19-860990-6
  4. ^ "Everything you need to know about the new qualifications from WSET". DrinkBusiness. 25 April 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "WSET Opens First International Office in Hong Kong". Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  6. ^ "Our Story". Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  7. ^ "WSET appoints Brampton as new CEO - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News". harpers.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  8. ^ "From novice to nerd: how to know your wines". The Guardian. 23 June 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  9. ^ "Diploma Graduates". WSET Awards & Graduation. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  10. ^ "The WSET Diploma: Is It Right For You?". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  11. ^ "Notable Alumni". www.wsetglobal.com. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
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