Professional Drinks Education
The Region's Premier Drinks Academy
Professional Drinks Education
From industry credentials to deep-dive sensory masterclasses, our certified training provides the technical expertise and globally recognised qualifications to master the world of beverages.
Study At Independent Spirit of Bath
We believe drinks education should be rooted in character and heritage. Established for over 14 years in the heart of Bath, Independent Spirit of Bath is housed within a historic building dating back to the 1700s, offering an atmospheric setting for serious study. Backed by our extensive retail library of rare and premium bottles, you will gain hands-on experience tasting the true benchmarks of global production.
Meet Your Lead Educator: Nathan Johnson
With 25 years of experience in the drinks industry and operating as a certified educator since 2020, I design our courses to bridge the gap between technical theory and practical tasting. Whether you want to confidently navigate a high-end back bar or deep-dive into production and legislation, I can guide you through every course with tailored insight and real-world industry context.
Choose Your Qualification Level
WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits
A hands-on, single-day introduction to the main categories of spirits. Perfect for consumers wanting to refine their palate or new hospitality staff building foundational confidence. Explore key production factors, essential styles, and core tasting principles.
View Dates & Course Details →WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits
A deep exploration of global raw materials, production techniques, and core spirit categories. Learn how raw materials and production methods dictate final style and flavour, and begin utilising the standardised WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) to objectively evaluate quality. No prerequisites required.
View Dates & Course Details →WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits
The ultimate qualification for advanced professionals and spirits connoisseurs. This intensive course provides an uncompromised, deep-dive analysis of global production mechanics, distillation styles, and raw materials. Through rigorous blind tasting and technical theory, you will learn to objectively evaluate spirit quality and stylistic differences at a master level.
View Dates & Course Details →Not Sure Which Level is Right For You?
Whether you are coordinating corporate staff training or mapping out your personal tasting goals, we can help you find the perfect path.